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The following procedure shows how the Cylindrical Coordinates option is used with the Tools > PinPoint command. For information on using rectangular coordinates or spherical coordinates, see Place objects using rectangular coordinates and Place objects using spherical coordinates.

  1. Select a task that allows you to place objects.

  2. Click any Place <object name> command.

  3. Select an object, and then specify the necessary properties.

    The software displays the computed graphics of the selected object.

  4. On the Common toolbar, click PinPoint to display the PinPoint Ribbon.

    SHARED Tip Click Display On/Off S3D_Display_Off ICON to turn the PinPoint display on and off. You can also press F9 to toggle the PinPoint display on and off.

  5. In the Coordinate System box, select a coordinate system in the list as the reference point.

    Global - Global coordinate system is the default option. You cannot modify a global coordinate system.

    Select Graphically - Allows you to specify a coordinate system graphically in the active window. Follow the instructions that appear in the status bar.

    More - Displays the Select Coordinate System Dialog Box. Select a coordinate system from the Workspace or Database.

  6. After you select an active coordinate system, click Set Target to Origin Set rotation triad to center of view ICON (plant) or (ship).

    The software considers the targeted position as the new origin from which the distance will be measured. The target position does not change when you change the active coordinate system.

  7. Click Cylindrical Coordinates .

    The cylindrical value settings display on the right side of the ribbon.

  8. Set the Radius value for the cylinder, and then and then click Lock/Unlock Absolute Distance Com_Unlock ICON to lock the value.

    SHARED Tip The shortcut key to lock/unlock this value is F6.

  9. If necessary, set the Z value. Click Lock/Unlock Absolute Distance Com_Unlock ICON to unlock the value, and then lock after specifying a new value. This is the height of the cylinder.

    SHARED Tip The shortcut key to lock/unlock this value is F8.

  10. Set the Theta value, and then click Lock/Unlock Absolute Distance Com_Unlock ICON to lock the value. This angle is in the horizontal plane and is measured clockwise from the N-axis (plant) or Y-axis (ship).

    SHARED Tip The shortcut key to lock/unlock this value is F7.

  11. Click in the graphic view to place the object at the pin-pointed location.

    The software places the object at the pin-pointed location.