GiD reference manual : Coordinates window (only Preprocessing)

Menu: Utilities->Tools->Coordinates window...


Status toolbar:


This option opens a window used to enter points (see Point definition ). It can be used in any place where it is possible to enter a point.
Coordinates window

To accept one point in this window, click Apply or press the Return key.


The Coordinate system option lets you select between:

  • Cartesian: Cartesian coordinate system.
  • Cylindrical: Enter the radius in the XY plane, the anti-clockwise angle in the XY plane from the x axis (theta), and the z coordinate.
  • Spherical: Enter the radius, the anti-clockwise angle in the XY plane from the x axis (theta), and the angle with the z axis (phi).

The Local axes option lets you choose:

  • Global: Global axes.
  • Relative center...: Define a center of coordinates. All new points created with this window will be related to this center. In the window where the relative center is entered, you can select a point from the graphical window with the Pick button.
  • Relative last: The last point entered is the relative center of coordinates.
  • Define new...: This lets you define a new local axes. Once defined, you can select it.


Create new point shows the current way of entering points. The Change button opens the preferences window (see Preferences ) where it can be changed.
The Pick button allows you to select a point from the window which is then inserted in the point fields. From here it can be edited and used.