Object - Local Origin

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This dialog box is opened when you select Object - Local Origin from the project editor tab main menu and allows you to control the location of the anchor. The anchor is used as a reference point for distances displayed in the project editor tab.

The present location of the anchor is represented in the project editor window by the this icon:

You may specify the anchor position of the anchor in a number of different ways:

• Edit the X and Y text entry boxes via keyboard.

• Clicking on the Global Origin button sets the anchor point to (0,0), the lower left hand corner of the substrate.

• Clicking on the Box Center button sets the anchor to the middle of the substrate.

• Select the anchor and drag it to the desired position. This ability is disabled if the Lock Position checkbox is selected. You may move the anchor this way whether this dialog box is open or closed.

TIPS: The present distance of the cursor from the anchor, in both the x and y directions, is displayed in the status bar of the project editor window.

While viewing the main Project Editor window, you may press the delete key to reset the Local Origin to the lower left hand corner of the substrate (0,0).

Shortcut Key: F9

Objects tool bar: