Use this dialog to modify a selected Board Origin in the design to a typed position.
This origin is used as a reference point for aligning boards in the 3D View. A Board Origin is added using the Insert Board Origin command.
Shortcuts
Default Keys: I
Command: Properties
Available from: Edit menu > Properties option
Available from: Context menu > Properties option
Available from: Shortcut key > I
Using the Board Origin Dialog
The following Properties - Origin dialog is displayed:
Position - Relative to Coordinate System Origin
Displays position of the Board Origin relative to the origin of the Symbol Design. If not locked, click and edit to change the position. The other relative position box will change accordingly.
Position - Relative to lower left of design area
Displays position of the Board Origin relative to the lower left corner of the entire available Design Area. If not locked, click and edit to change the position. The other relative position box will change accordingly.
Locked
Check this to lock the Origin so it cannot be moved. Click to toggle this state.
Size
Displays the size of the Origin Symbol in current design units. If not locked, click and edit to change the size.
Setting the Board Origin interactively
The Board Origin can only be moved using the above Origin dialog or by selecting it and interactively dragging it into a new position.
Related Topics
Insert Board Origin | Board 3D Origin | Construction lines | Coordinate System Origin | Relative Origin