ClsW
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**Standard Word:** CoordinateClsW

**Variable:** Coordinate.ClsW

**Type:** Double

This word/variable contains the original (notrotated) Z axis coordinate in the APT/CL file for the currently active motion line.

This Z-axis coordinate given in the APT/CL file is not affected by coordinate system (plane) rotations which take place in 3+2 and 5 axis operations.

We call this as “W axis” value.

CAM systems such as Siemens NX, Catia, Creo, Fusion 360 give W axis values directly in the GOTO lines in the APT/CL output for all types of operations (3, 3+2 and 5 axis).

However, CAM systems such as Mastercam, Solidcam and Hypermill only give W axis values directly for 3 axis and 5 axis operations, but do not give W axis values for 3+2 axis operations. Instead, they give the Z axis values in the rotated coordinate systems.

Regardless of the CAM system used, MANUSpost calculates the W axis values for all CAMs.

This value, which is calculated with the information in the APT/CL file, is first assigned to the “Coordinate.ClsW” variable. This variable can be used in any script.

In addition, the word "CoordinateClsW" is created from this variable. This word is then used in :ref:`Format Motion Linear<Format Motion Linear>`., :ref:`Format Motion Rapid<Format Motion Rapid>`. and other linear motion commands.