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This tool is used to create a CAD Point.
The video below will show how to create a CAD Point using a Cursor location or apply typed coordinates.
Or continue down the page to see the CAD Point create options.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/1118588147″ 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]The CAD Point option is found on the CAD Point Toolbar, and is the first option when the toolbar flies out.
Or from the menu, Use: CAD => Point => Point[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”451″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To create a point on the screen, pick a Cursor location and the information panel is shown. Accept the cursor location to create the new point.
Note: Turn the model onto the screen if the point is not shown.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”453″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Use a String Inquire to check the details of the new point.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”606″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To create a Point at a known coordinate, select the Point option on the CAD Point Toolbar[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”451″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Once the Toolbar option has been selected, hit the <Space Bar> on the Keyboard and a Typed Input panel will appear:
Type in the coordinates required:
213045.125 611850.75 120.369
X Coord Y Coord Z Coord (If not required leave blank)
The coordinates need to be entered into the panel and separated by a space.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”608″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”456″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Once the coordinates are entered into the panel, hit the <Enter> key on the keyboard to create the point. Use a String Inquire to check the point details.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”459″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row]