The article concern on the considerations regarding the influence of support points during measurement using coordinate measuring technique. The object of research, slide of the X axis of a five-axis numerically controlled machine CMX 70U from the portfolio of DMG MORI, produced at FAMOT Pleszew Sp. z o.o., set on the coordinate table of the measuring machine, using three- and four- points fixing. The objective of the research is to determine the optimal method of supporting the bodies, which in effect will reduce the measurement time and increase the efficiency of the process. The MES analysis avaliable in the Creo software was used to calculate and graphically present the results.