Z
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**Standard Word:** CoordinateZ

**Variable:** Coordinate.Z

**Type:** Double

This word/variable contains the information of the Z axis coordinate of the active motion line.

The linear/circular/helical motion Z axis coordinate, calculated with the information in the APT/CL file, is first assigned to the “Coordinate.Z” variable. This variable can be used in any script.

In addition, the word "CoordinateZ" 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>`.,”Format Motion First Linear”, “Format Motion First Rapid”, “Format Motion Circular” and “Format Motion Helical” commands.