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note : DRW_GET_LOC

Overview​

This video demonstrates the DRW_GET_LOC note command in Nitro-CELL, which retrieves the location coordinates of a note on a Creo Parametric drawing. The command returns the X and Y position of the specified note, allowing engineers to capture note placement data into Excel for documentation, comparison, or repositioning workflows. This is particularly useful when standardizing drawing layouts or verifying that notes are positioned consistently across multiple drawings. The video shows how to specify the note by name, execute the command, and read the returned coordinate values from the worksheet.

Key Steps​

  1. Open the Creo drawing containing the target note
  2. Enter the DRW_GET_LOC command with the note name
  3. Execute the command to retrieve the note's X and Y coordinates
  4. Read the coordinate values from the output cells in Excel
  5. Use the coordinates for comparison, documentation, or repositioning

Tips​

  • Note names must match exactly as defined in the Creo drawing
  • Coordinates are returned in drawing units relative to the sheet origin
  • Combine with DRW_SET_LOC to programmatically reposition notes