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Move ACS

Used to move the origin of the Active ACS.

Note: A newly created, unsaved ACS cannot be moved. You must save the ACS to be able to move it. If you try to move an unsaved ACS you will be alerted by a message in the message center.

You can access this tool from the following:



  • Ribbon: Drawing > Drawing Aids > ACS
  • Ribbon: Modeling > Drawing Aids > ACS
  • Ribbon: Visualization > Drawing Aids > ACS
  • Toolbox: ACS


(Technology Preview) ACS will allow you to select an ACS. You can adjust the ACS view between front, side, and top from the drop-down menu.

(Technology Preview) Show Manipulator allows you to adjust the position of the ACS on the selected axis.

Key-in: MOVE ACS