Move Origin
Shifts the coordinate origin of the drawing by a specified offset.
When to Use
- To align the design origin to a specific feature (e.g., center of wafer, corner of die)
- To match coordinate systems between different design tools
- When imported files have an inconvenient origin position
Options
| Option | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Offset X | Horizontal shift amount | 0.0 |
| Offset Y | Vertical shift amount | 0.0 |
| Move to center | Automatically center the design at the origin | Off |
How It Works
All coordinates in the drawing are shifted by the negative of the specified offset:
- New coordinate = Old coordinate − Offset
This effectively moves the origin to the specified point in the original coordinate system.
Technical Notes
- All geometry (shapes, cell references, text) is translated
- The visual appearance of the design does not change — only the coordinate values
- Use "Move to center" to quickly center a design whose origin is far from the geometry