Coordinate Display

The coordinates of the current cursor position are displayed by default in a floating dialog. You can switch between the floating or fixed dialogs using the up and down arrow keys. The contents of the dialog will depend upon the current Coordinate System selected. For example, the default system of Distance and Direction will display distance and angle. If the model is 3D, Z will also be displayed.

Only one dialog is displayed at a time.

Floating Dialog

The floating dialog is displayed close to the current position of the cursor. As the cursor moves, the dialog moves and is automatically updated with the new coordinate information. Press the down arrow to switch to the fixed dialog.

Key-in: civilcoord switch dynamic

Fixed Dialog

The fixed dialog is a normal dialog and can be repositioned or docked. As the cursor moves, the dialog is automatically updated with the new coordinate information. Press the up arrow to return to the floating dialog.

Key-in: civilcoord switch fixed

Fixed Dialog vs Floating Dialog

The default operation of Civil AccuDraw is with a floating dialog at the cursor for feedback and input of ordinate values as shown below.

Pressing the down arrow or the appropriate quick drop-down icon on the keyboard switches to a fixed dialog.

The up arrow or quick drop down can toggle back to floating dialog.