Create points in sketches

Create center points or sketch points in 2D and 3D sketches.

Begin in a 2D or 3D sketch. Select a sketch plane, and then place points.

Place sketch point and center point

  1. On the ribbon Sketch tab Draw panel , click Point .
  2. Click in the graphics window to place points.

    To switch between creation of a sketch point and center point, on the Sketch tab, Format panel, click Center Point.

  3. To position a point on existing geometry precisely, right-click and do one of the following:
    • Select Midpoint, and click a line or curve.
    • Select Center, and click a circle or ellipse.
    • Select Intersection, and click two intersecting elements.

    To constrain a point to existing geometry, move the cursor over the geometry to display the coincident symbol.

Note: Alternatively, import points from a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to create center points or sketch points.