xml editor and coordinates

Hi,

I try to use the XML editor to precisely locate circles on a
sheet. There seem to be a coordinate transform between the values I
type (x, y, width, height, rx, cx,...) and the output I obtain.

Where is this transformation specified ?

thanks,

Frédéric

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