• "3D Mode" Method:

By default, the global coordinate system of the 3D model is used.

To select a new origin, we can select either a point, a vertex, a circle, or an arc. The axes of this new coordinate system correspond to the model's global coordinate system. A point can be selected in any view. If a circle or arc is selected, the center point is used as the origin.

You need the selection to continue.

If we leave the default selection set to " Origin," the GetCoordinates2D tool prompts you to select the drawing view to use and then to confirm.


The question does not arise if we select an entity that already belongs to a view.


When the origin is validated, a first row is created in the table with any comment that was entered, as well as the first annotation (depending on the settings in the table template). The displayed XYZ coordinates are 0,0,0.

It is possible to change marker after starting extraction or after validating the table by simply editing the MacroFeature. All coordinates are recalculated. If you select an entity that has already been marked, the new marker "1" replaces the old marker. The old marker disappears, as does the line in the table. The numbering of subsequent markers is not recalculated.


  • "Projected Mode" Method:
    • The XY coordinate system is always parallel to the sheet (X is horizontal and Y is vertical).
    • The default origin is the projection of the 3D model's origin onto the selected view.
    • You must select the source and confirm your selection to continue.
    • You can select a new origin; you can choose a point, a vertex, a circle, or an arc (the center is used as the origin).
    • When the user selects the origin in a view, the point selection view is automatically taken into account.
    • When the user changes the origin, they cannot select one from a different view.
    • A preview of the XY reference (sketch block) is always displayed in the selected view.


 


This sketch block, " Origine.sldblk," is saved in the following folder:

" C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Axemble\myCADtools 2015\GetCoordinates2D\Blocks ".

This block is automatically generated in the above installation directory, and cannot be customized..

    • When the origin is validated, a first line is created in the table with any comments entered, as well as the first annotation. The X,Y coordinates displayed are 0,0. If the table template includes a column for Z coordinates, this value will be zero. It is possible to change the coordinate system after extraction has begun or after validating the table by simply editing the MacroFeature. All coordinates are recalculated. If an entity already marked is selected, the new marker "1" replaces the old marker. The old marker disappears, as does the line in the table. The numbering of subsequent markers is not recalculated. The sketch block representing the marker is moved to the newly selected entity.


The annotation format is defined in the SOLIDWORKS document options; however, in this area, you can specify:

    • The accuracy of the coordinates.

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    • As well as managing the display of trailing zeros.