ORIGINS
Completion requirements
Go through the activity to the end
ORIGINS
Internal Origin
Where the computer does all its maths from. It is indicated by a blue circle and cross (when set to be visible). You must draw within an approximate 5 km radius from the Internal Origin. Think of it as the middle of a really big drawing board!
Where the computer does all its maths from. It is indicated by a blue circle and cross (when set to be visible). You must draw within an approximate 5 km radius from the Internal Origin. Think of it as the middle of a really big drawing board!
User Origin
The origin from which objects determine their position. The User Origin is a point that is usually used to align drawings and determine X, Y, and Z coordinates. Think of a map: while 0,0 for the map may not actually be on the piece of paper, you can still use its coordinate system to mark relative locations.
The origin from which objects determine their position. The User Origin is a point that is usually used to align drawings and determine X, Y, and Z coordinates. Think of a map: while 0,0 for the map may not actually be on the piece of paper, you can still use its coordinate system to mark relative locations.
ⓘ You can toggle the visibility of the Internal Origin and User Origin in Tools > Options > Vectorworks Preferences. Under the display tab, you will see checkboxes for:
- Show internal origin marker
- Show colored axes in Top/Plan view
Drawing within approximately 5 kilometers of the Internal Origin in Vectorworks is important to maintain the precision and accuracy of geometric calculations, rendering, and overall performance. The limitation is due to the nature of floating-point arithmetic used in computer graphics. By keeping designs close to the Internal Origin and using the User Origin strategically, users can ensure optimal performance and accuracy in their Vectorworks projects.