[FMJ]

Hello All,

I'm unsure of the meanings of the letter following X, Y, Z.

XR, YR, ZR = Reference?
XM, YM, ZM = Machine?
XC, YC, ZC = Construction?

Thanks for your help!

[markrief]

XC YC ZC is the WCS = Work Coordinate System, used for user input in NX. There is only one WCS at any time. Move it anywhere, or select a saved CSYS.

XM YM ZM is the MCS = Machinine Coordinate System, used for CAM output. You can define as many as you want. The one used for ouput is based on where the operation is in the Geometry View of the Operation Navigator.

XR YR ZR is RCS = Reference Coordinate System, used for repositioning from one MCS to another - I would not worry about it for now.

It sounds like you need some basic training. Have you found Menu > Help > Manufacturing Tutorials? At least go through the first few if you are new to NX.

[FMJ]

Thank you for the reply! I have found the tutorials. Awesome.

FMJ

[markrief]

Glad to be of help.
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