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#### Step 6: Create a DCC Alignment

Since the features that will comprise the DCC alignments were measured under computer control and the exact corner will be used, this alignment will inherently be more accurate.

To create a DCC alignment:

1. Select the
   Insert | Alignment | New menu option. The Alignment Utilities dialog box appears

2. Select DATUM A from the feature list to level the plane to the ZPLUS plane.

3. Select ZPLUS from the Level drop-down box.

4. Click the Level button. This levels the plane to the ZPLUS axis.

5. Select DATUM B from the feature list to rotate to the XPLUS axis about the ZPLUS axis.

6. Select XPLUS from the Rotate To drop-down box.

7. Select ZPLUS from the About drop-down box.

8. Click the Rotate button.

9. Select FRNT LEFT CORNER from the feature list to establish the XYZ origin.

10. Select the check boxes next to X and Y.

11. Click the Origin button.

12. Select DATUM A

13. Select the check box next to Z.

14. Click the Origin button again.

15. Type ABC in the ID box for the alignment name.

16. Click OK to exit.

17. Select Scale-To-Fit from the Graphics Modes toolbar if necessary.

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