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cjohnson  
#1 Posted : Friday, November 4, 2016 8:55:15 PM(UTC)
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In ViaCad 2d/3d how do you precisely locate objects on a drawing?
For example: I draw a rectangle that will be a mounting plate. Simple enough.

Now I want to place a hole with a center 4 mm from the top edge of the plate and 4mm from the side of the plate.

How do you do this?

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rokoko  
#2 Posted : Saturday, November 5, 2016 12:11:39 AM(UTC)
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hi, here is one possible way:

create construction lines (see pictures)

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