Create a new shared coordinate system in AutoCAD with Point Layout

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When working in Autodesk Point Layout, the Create New UCS tool makes it easy to create a new shared coordinate system in AutoCAD,

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based on a State Plane Coordinate System (SPCS), or any other system being used in your project.

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With a project open in AutoCAD, right-click anywhere in the model space and select Point Layout > Tools > Create New UCS.

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In the Unit value dialog, select your preferred units.

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Now, find the two points in your project where you know the XYZ values.

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Select your first point.

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In the First Point Coordinate dialog, enter the XYZ values.

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In this example, they are being copied and pasted from an Excel sheet.

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Note that the values must be separated by commas.

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If the points are in northern easting or YXZ, flip the X and the Y values around.

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Click OK.

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Find and select the second point and repeat the process of assigning XYZ coordinates.

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With both points assigned, you can name this new coordinate system.

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In this case, “state plane coordinate system” is used.

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Click OK.

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A notification asks if you want to set the current user coordinate system to the state plane coordinate system you just named.

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Click Yes.

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Your project location changes, and the new coordinate system is set up in your project.