Precision Input Key-ins

Precision input is a method of entering data points with the keyboard. Using this method, you can specify the exact location of a data point by specifying any of the following:

design plane coordinates, the distances along the x-axis and y-axis (and z-axis in 3D) from the global origin, which has the coordinates "0,0" ("0,0,0" in 3D).
distance and angle relative to the view x-axis, from the most recently entered tentative point or data point.
distances, along the design plane axes, from the most recently entered tentative point or data point.
distances, along the view axes, from the most recently entered tentative point or data point.

Note: Using AccuDraw to enter data points is generally superior to using precision input key-ins.

The Data Point Key-in dialog is used to enter precision input key-ins.

To Enter Single Precision Input Key-in

To Enter Multiple Precision Input Key-ins

To Enter a Data Point at Specific Coordinates in the Design Plane

To Enter a Data Point at a Distance from the Last Tentative or Data Point and Angle Relative to the View X-axis

To Enter a Data Point at Distances Along the Design Plane Axes from the Last Tentative or Data Point

To Enter a Data Point at Distances Along the View Axes from the Last Tentative or Data Point

Precision Input of Relative Coordinate Values

Syntax Notes for the XY Key-in

Parent topic: Working with AccuDraw