DIMORDINATE 1

[Judge]

Hello, I am using AutoCAD LT 2000 to create basic 2D drawings. I would like to know if there is a better way to identify point coordinates than the DIMordinate command, as this can be confusing, especially if the machine operator is not familiar with AutoCAD? Is there some way that I can click on a point, & have both X & Y values printed on the same line with one leader? e.g. (X 155.23,Y -203.62) Also, when using the DIMORDINATE command, all values become positive. Is it possible to have a minus sign on coordinates in the negative side of the origin? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Judge

P.S. Someone suggested using the following Macro, but, I get 8 places after the decimal when 2 would be sufficient, &, I get X, Y & Z values, when all I want is X & Y values preferably in parentheses, with each value preceded by X or Y. ^C^Cinsbase;\;;text;$m=$(getvar,lastpoint);;;$m=$(getvar,insbase);

Thanks
Judge

 

[CADCAMMIKE]

Hello Judge,

It sounds to me like you are looking for an autolisp routine that will display x and y coordinates to assist in manual cnc programming! I've got two good ones for this that I can email you. One does exactly what you want, and the other I modified to accomodate lathe diametrical programming with x and z. Not sure if 2000 Lt allows appload command, but if it does I can e-mail you both (about 3K each).

 

[Judge]

Hello CADCAMMIKE

Thank you for your reply.
AutoCAD 2000Lt does not have Appload command, but, I have AutoCAD 2000 at home & I can use it there.
Thank you
Judge.