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note : DRW_SET_LOC

Overview​

This video demonstrates the DRW_SET_LOC note command in Nitro-CELL, which sets or moves the location of a note on a Creo Parametric drawing to specified X and Y coordinates. This command enables engineers to programmatically reposition notes on drawings from Excel, which is valuable for standardizing note placement across multiple drawings or adjusting layouts in bulk. Instead of manually dragging notes in Creo, the command precisely places them at the defined coordinates. The video walks through specifying the note name and target coordinates, executing the command, and verifying the note moved to the correct position on the drawing.

Key Steps​

  1. Open the Creo drawing containing the target note
  2. Enter the DRW_SET_LOC command with the note name and X/Y coordinates
  3. Execute the command to move the note to the specified location
  4. Verify the note position on the Creo drawing
  5. Save the drawing to preserve the updated note location

Tips​

  • Use DRW_GET_LOC first to capture current positions before moving notes
  • Coordinates are in drawing units relative to the sheet origin
  • Useful for standardizing note placement across drawing templates