You can set a local reference point by using the space key within pcbnew (co-oridinates are displayed in bottom right hand side of status bar) this will set a local reference point at the current cursor position.
The global reference is not reset and still displayed as normal.
You can set a local reference point by using the space key within pcbnew (co-oridinates are displayed in bottom right hand side of status bar) this will set a local reference point at the current cursor position.
The global reference is not reset and still displayed as normal.
Let me know if this is what you're after.