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# convertPointFromBase:

Converts the point from the base coordinate system to the view’s coordinate system.

```
- (NSPoint) convertPointFromBase:(NSPoint) point;
```

## Parameters

`point`

A point specifying a location in the base coordinate system.

## Return Value

The point converted to the view’s base coordinate system.

## Discussion

For more information, see [View Coordinates](/documentation/AppKit/view-coordinates).

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