Activating the command: Draw
Draw Set From Point
The geometry construction objects, such as adding lines and circles, or creating 4 point rectangular meshes, require the input of coordinates. These coordinates can either be entered in absolute coordinates - measured from the origin (0,0,0) --- or relative to the last point entered --- DX, DY, and DZ. To change where the last point is measured from, use the Draw Draw Set From Point command. Selecting this command will give the Set From Point dialog and show the coordinate of the current 'From' point in the Status Bar. Use one of these methods to create a new from point:
- Click any vertex in the model to set the current 'From' point to the coordinate of the vertex.
- If the Use Relative check box is not activated, the ID of an existing vertex can be entered in the ID field. This will load the vertex's coordinates into the X, Y, Z fields. Press the <Enter> key to set the 'From' point.
- If the Use Relative check box is not activated, enter an absolute coordinate in the X:, Y:, Z: fields and press the <Enter> key. If the Use Relative check box is activated (checked), then enter a relative offset from the current 'From' point for the new 'From' point in the DX:, DY:, DZ: fields and press the <Enter> key.