Is it possible in Java2D to move the coordinate system?

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You can change your coordinate system using the translate() function. For example: Graphics2D g; // Assume this is already initialized g.drawLine(100, 100, 200, 200); // Draw in the default coordinate system g.translate(100.0, 100.0); // Move the origin down and to the right g.drawLine(0, 0, 100, 100); // Draw the same line relative to new origin You can also use scale(), rotate() and shear() for more powerful transformations of the coordinate system. For more information check this page: http://docstore.mik.ua/orelly/java-ent/jfc/ch04_03.htm