To import a saved User Coordinate System (UCS) into AutoCAD, you will load a script file containing the UCS definition. The UCS is saved as a .SCR file, which is a script that can be loaded in AutoCAD.
Importing a Saved UCS Using a Script
The standard method for importing a UCS that has been saved as a script file involves using the SCRIPT command within AutoCAD. This command allows you to run a sequence of predefined commands stored in a .SCR file.
Here are the steps to import your saved UCS:
- Type
_scriptat the AutoCAD command line. - Press Enter.
- Select the script file (.SCR) that contains your saved UCS definition from the file browser dialog that appears.
- Click Open.
Once the script file is executed, the imported UCS is automatically set as the current UCS in your drawing. The process also typically applies the top view relative to the newly active UCS.
Understanding the UCS Script File (.SCR)
A .SCR file in AutoCAD is essentially a text file containing a sequence of commands and inputs that AutoCAD will execute one after another. When you save a UCS to a script (often done via commands like UCS then Save, or by creating a custom script), AutoCAD records the necessary steps to restore that specific UCS configuration (origin, X, Y, and Z axes) in a drawing. Running this script file re-applies those settings.
This method is particularly useful for easily switching between frequently used coordinate systems or sharing specific UCS setups with others.
