Changing how coordinates display

The current position of the cursor is displayed as x,y,z-coordinates in the status bar and, by default, updates dynamically as you move the cursor. There are several display modes to choose from in progeCAD:        

    Absolute for points Updates the display with absolute coordinates only when you specify a point.

    Absolute continuos Updates the display with absolute coordinates as you move the cursor and make selections. This is the default.

    Relative continuos The same as absolute always when moving the cursor and making selections, with the addition of displaying relative distances and angles (rather than x,y,z-coordinates) when you have previously selected a point or entity and the program displays a rubber-band line. If no command is active, absolute coordinates display.      

    Geographic continuos Updates the display with geographic coordinates as you move the cursor and make selections.

To change how coordinates display in the status bar

   1   Do one of the following to choose Drawing Settings ():         

    On the ribbon, choose Application button > Drawing Utilities; Home > Drawing Settings (in Utilities); or Tools > Drawing Settings (in Manage).

    On the menu, choose Tools > Drawing Settings.

    On the Tools toolbar, click the Drawing Settings tool.

    Type dsettings and then press Enter.

   2   Click the Display tab.

Use a shortcut.
In the status bar, right-click Drawing Coordinates and choose Coordinate Settings to open the Drawing Setting > Display tab.

   3   Choose one of the following:

    Absolute coordinates update only when specifying points

    Absolute coordinates update continuously

    Relative polar coordinates update continuously

    Geographic coordinates update continuously

   4   Click OK.

Use a shortcut.
On the status bar, click Drawing Coordinates to switch to the next display mode, or press Ctrl+I.