Context:
The figure below shows an example of creating a datum point at an offset
from a selected point.
From the main menu bar, select
.
The Create Datum dialog box appears. The dialog
box outlines the types of datum geometry you can create.
Abaqus/CAE displays prompts in the prompt area to guide you through the procedure.
From the list of types at the top of the dialog box, choose
Point.
The Method list indicates the methods you can
use to create a datum point.
From the Method list, select Offset
from point.
If desired, select Make Independent from the
prompt area to create the datum as an independent feature.
From the part or assembly in the current viewport, select a point.
In the text field that appears in the prompt area, enter the
X-, Y-, and
Z-coordinates of the offset from the selected point.
The datum point appears. You can modify the coordinates of the offset
by selecting
from the main menu bar and selecting the datum.