Frequently Asked Questions

WiseImage has three commands for change coordinate system origin and orientation on the fly.

Set UCS by Point
This command allows you to shift UCS origin.
1. From the Tools menu choose Coordinate System and then Set UCS by Point command;
2. Specify location of new UCS origin.
Set UCS by Point and Angle
This command allows you to change UCS origin and UCS orientation.
1. From the Tools menu choose Coordinate System and then Set UCS by Point and Angle command.
2. Specify location of new UCS origin.
3. Specify UCS rotation angle.
Set UCS by Object
Sets UCS origin and UCS orientation based on a selected object.
While the cursor has been moved to an object, UCS origin is placed close to object contour. Generally, UCS X axis is placed along straight edge or tangentially to curved edge of object. Y axis is placed dependently of an object type and of X axis orientation.