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This tool is used to create a CAD Point, located with relative x and y coordinates from a start position.
The video below will show how to create a CAD Point with relative X and Y Coordinates from a selected start position.
Or continue down the page to see the CAD Point Relative create options.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/1120004282″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This CAD Point Relative option is only found on the CAD Menu, as shown below. It is not an option on the Toolbar.
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CAD Control Bar Options
The Point is created and placed using the details from the CAD Control Bar, these include,
String Name, Model, Colour, Z – Value, Linestyle, Weight and Tinable.
If you would like to learn more about the CAD Control Bar and how to utilise it,
Visit this post: CAD Control Bar – How to Utilise It
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To create a point with relative x and y coordinates, a start position is required, then a delta x and delta y input panels appears for the new Point to be created.
First select the start position and accept it.
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Note: Positive and Negative values can be entered into the panel.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1893″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Enter the delta y distance into the typed input panel. Hit the <Enter> key to confirm.
Note: Positive and Negative values can be entered into the panel.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1894″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The First Relative Point is created, and 12d Model automatically assumes that another relative point is to be created, if not hit the <X> button on the panel to exit.
Enter the delta x distance into the typed input panel. Hit the <Enter> key to confirm.
Note: Positive and Negative values can be entered into the panel.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1895″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Enter the delta y distance into the typed input panel. Hit the <Enter> key to confirm.
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Use a String Inquire to check the details of the new points.
Note: Turn the model onto the screen if the point is not shown.
Note: The newly created point, is only a single point not associated or attached with the string that was selected in the create option.
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Measure Option
Use the Measure Bearing/Distance option to check the newly created points.
If you would like to learn more about the Measure Bearing/Distance option and how to utilise it,
Visit this post: Measure Bearing/Distance
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