14.2 - Coordinate Systems in CAD
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Practice Questions
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What does the absolute coordinate system reference?
💡 Hint: Think about where the coordinates start.
How would you express coordinates in relative format?
💡 Hint: Remember the '@' symbol!
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary benefit of the relative coordinate system?
💡 Hint: Think about how quickly you can draw without going back to the origin.
True or False: Absolute coordinates are always expressed with the '@' symbol.
💡 Hint: Recall how absolute coordinates are formatted.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a drafting plan that incorporates all three coordinate systems to design a simple park layout. Specify how each coordinate system would be used.
💡 Hint: Consider how each system interacts to define locations.
Devise a project that requires switching between these coordinate systems. Describe the scenario and usage.
💡 Hint: Think about the design elements needing precision, flexibility, and angles.
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