Tim Kolar Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 I apologize if this is a duplicate but the search function is returning "Forbidden". Virtually all 3D printers, laser cutters, and computer controlled shop equipment use Cartesian coordinates -- e.g (0,0) is at the bottom left and the ticks on the Y access increase in value going upwards. It would be convenient if there was a mode for this: I know the calculations can't be too difficult because I'm doing them in my head constantly. It's obvious that the existing software was built around the (0,0) in the upper left model but the increasing number of 3D printers and laser cutters out there makes this seem worthwhile to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulEC Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 This has been raised several times. The easiest workaround (util/unless Serif implement a proper solution) is to set zero at the bottom and ignore the minus signs! Quote Acer XC-895 : Core i5-10400 Hexa-core 2.90 GHz : 32GB RAM : Intel UHD Graphics 630 : Windows 10 Home Affinity Publisher 2 : Affinity Photo 2 : Affinity Designer 2 : (latest release versions) on desktop and iPad "Beware of false knowledge, it is more dangerous than ignorance." (GBS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kolar Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 6 hours ago, PaulEC said: This has been raised several times. The easiest workaround (util/unless Serif implement a proper solution) is to set zero at the bottom and ignore the minus signs! Definitely easier math than the way I've been doing it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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