AutoCAD UCS

In this AutoCAD tutorial, I walk you through the essential steps of working in 3D by manipulating the User Coordinate System (UCS). I start by showing you how to switch to the 3D Basics workspace, differentiate between the World Coordinate System (WCS) and UCS, and then demonstrate various methods for moving and rotating the UCS, including using rotation commands, the three-point method, and the handy click-and-drag tool on the UCS icon. Finally, I explain how to properly use 3D Object Snaps to ensure you can accurately draw on any face of a 3D object. Video Chapters [00:00] Introduction: Moving the UCS in 3D [00:06] Switching to the 3D Basics Workspace [00:24] WCS (World Coordinate System) vs. UCS (User Coordinate System) [00:46] Methods for Moving the UCS (Rotate, Three Points, Object) [01:59] Setting up a 3D Example Box [02:49] Turning Off Dynamic UCS [03:17] Moving the UCS by Rotation and Origin [03:48] Moving the UCS using Three Points [03:55] Using the UCS Icon's New Tool (Click and Drag) [05:03] Using 3D Object Snaps (O Snaps)