CAD tip # 13587:

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Dynamic label of 3D coordinates.

Using automatic text fields referencing the properties of a block reference, you can create a 3D block with a dynamic label of the X/Y/Z coordinate of its insertion point. So you can easily dimension "ordinate" points in 3D - e.g. corner points on your 3D model.

An example of such block can be downloaded from the Block Library - Block 22452: XYZlabel.dwg. When pasted with the appropriate 3D osnap modes, the block will display the values of the individual components of the insertion point coordinate - X, Y and Z (in the planes of that component coordinate).

An example:

To update the listed coordinates after a subsequent move of the block reference, you may need to perform the UPDATEFIELD command or a quick save of your DWG drawing (QSAVE, Ctrl+S), not just a REGEN (if you don't use a 2D Wireframe viewport).

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applies to: AutoCAD · AutoCAD LT · Civil 3D 3D · AutoCAD Map 3D · AutoCAD Plant 3D 3D · AutoCAD Architecture ·

See also:
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Tip 9482:	Dynamically display any object property as a field.
Tip 9212:	Export coordinates of intersection points.

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