# Using X,Y, Z axes directly as references

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-x-y-z-axes-directly-as-references/22970>\
**Category:** Feature requests\
**Created:** [December 11, 2022, 11:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-x-y-z-axes-directly-as-references/22970 "2022-12-11T23:57:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![CLine](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/cline/32/9515_2.png) [@CLine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CLine)\
**Post date:** [December 11, 2022, 11:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-x-y-z-axes-directly-as-references/22970/1 "2022-12-11T23:57:23Z")

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Why can’t we directly select the X, Y, or Z axis as a reference for operations like rotate, revolve, mirror, adding reference planes, etc.?

I often find myself having to go back and add construction lines to sketches that coincide with the major axes before I can complete an operation.

Being able to directly select the X, Y, or Z axis would save time, streamline operations, and simplify sketches.

Thanks for your consideration!

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**Author:** ![Istvan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/istvan/32/23668_2.png) [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Post date:** [December 12, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-x-y-z-axes-directly-as-references/22970/2 "2022-12-12T00:00:12Z")

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You should be able to, see the video below.