Autodesk 00308-011408-9F30A User Guide - Page 38
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Status Bar The status bar has two principal components: the message area and the dial. The message area occupies the left end of the status bar and displays prompts and other messages. The message area provides step-by-step instructions during most procedures. You can specify the information displayed in the message area by rightclicking the status bar then clicking Properties on the pop-up menu that appears. The dial occupies the right end of the status bar. The coordinates on the left display the absolute location of the point (its position in relation to the drawing origin) and the coordinates on the right display the relative location of the point (its position in relation to the last point entered). You can specify whether AutoSketch displays coordinates as XY, polar, or isometric coordinates. To change the type of coordinates displayed, right-click the status bar, then click Properties on the pop-up menu. Click the Coordinate Display page tab, then click one of the Coordinate System buttons. If you want AutoSketch to automatically switch between coordinate systems, check the Automatically 28 | Chapter 3 Screen Layout