Status bar

The status bar is a bar placed at the bottom of the application window. It is used to display information about the program and/or about the functions under process and it contains a few control elements. By default the status bar shows the following information:

co-ordinates of the mouse cursor position in UCS	When a function requiring the definition of a point (e.g. insertion of a 1D member) is running, the status bar shows the cursor position in the current user co-ordinate system.
co-ordinates of the mouse cursor position in GCS	If selected in the application settings the status bar shows the co-ordinates also in the global co-ordinate system.
project length units	The bar displays the current length unit (e.g. meter, inch, etc.). The unit can be easily changed by simple clicking on the unit box on the status bar.
orientation of working plane	The working plane box of the status bar shows the current orientation of the working plane. The orientation can be changed by clicking on the working plane box or by pressing F11.
[SNAP mode]	This button opensSNAP mode dialog. (F6)
[Filter for selections]	Switches selection filter based on main tree or service.
[Current UCS]	This button displays the current UCS for the active window. If pressed, it opens the UCS manager.
[Active code]	A small icon shows the flag of the country whose code is currently set as active.

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The status bar also displays a brief help text for program elements like a toolbar button or a menu function if the mouse cursor is just being placed on such an element.

Example of a status bar

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Note: The status bar in the picture does not show the global co-ordinates of the mouse position. This option can be switched on or off in the Application settings.