ABSTRACT
UCS planes can be set from using the methods shown in Figs 17.2 and 17.3 or by entering ucs at the command line. No matter which method is used, the variable UCSFOLLOW must fi rst be set on as follows:
Command : enter ucsfollow right-click Enter new value for UCSFOLLOW < 0 > : enter 1 right-click
Command :
The UCS icon indicates the directions in which the three coordinate axes X , Y and Z lie in the AutoCAD drawing. When working in 2D, only the
X and Y axes are showing, but when the drawing area is in a 3D view all three coordinate arrows are showing, except when the model is in the XY plane. The icon can be turned off as follows:
Command : enter ucsicon right-click Enter an option [ON/OFF/All/Noorigin/ORigin/ Properties] < ON > :
To turn the icon off, enter off in response to the prompt line and the icon disappears from the screen.
