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The following window will then appear:

To define the first keypoint, which has the coordinates x = 0 and y = 0:
Enter keypoint number 1 in the appropriate box, and enter the x,
y coordinates: 0, 0 in their appropriate boxes (as shown earlier). Click
Apply to accept what you have typed.
Enter the remaining keypoints using the same method.
Note: When entering the final data point, click on OK to indicate that
you are finished entering keypoints. If you first press Apply and then OK
for the final keypoint, you will have defined it twice! If you did press
Apply for the final point, simply press Cancel to close this dialog box.
The units of measure (i.e., mm) were not specified. It is the respon-
sibility of the user to ensure that a consistent set of units is used for the
problem; thus making any conversions where necessary.