## 25.1. Creating a New Coordinate Frame

1. Select Insert > Coordinate Frame.

   The Insert Coordinate Frame dialog box appears

2. Set Name to a unique name for the coordinate frame.

   `Coord 0` cannot be used as a name as it is the default coordinate frame. For details, see Valid Syntax for Named Objects.

3. Click OK.

   The coordinate frame details view appears, with the Basic Settings tab visible.

4. Specify the basic settings.

   For details, see Coordinate Frame Basic Settings Tab.

5. Click OK.

   An object named after the coordinate frame is created and listed in the tree view under `Simulation`.

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