To Create Points at a Distance/Perpendicular Intersection

Creates a point that is radial to both a circle and a selected point.

Specify values by picking points in the drawing, using transparent commands, or entering values at the command line.

  1. Select settings and create styles, layers, point groups, and description keys. For more information, see Before You Create Points.
  2. Home tab Create Ground Data panel Points menu Create Points - Intersections Distance/Perpendicular .
  3. Specify the radial point by doing one of the following:
    • Pick a point in the drawing.
    • Use Transparent commands to specify the point.
  4. Specify the radius by doing one of the following:
    • Enter a radius value.
    • Pick a point in the drawing.
    • Use Transparent commands to specify the radius.
  5. Enter a description, or press Enter to skip the description.
  6. Enter an elevation for the point, or press Enter to skip the elevation.
  7. Specify the perpendicular point by doing one of the following:
    • Pick a point in the drawing.
    • Use Transparent commands to specify the perpendicular point.
    Note: Many factors affect how the point is displayed. For more information, see To Control the Appearance of Points in a Drawing.
  8. Enter a description, or press Enter to skip the description.
  9. Enter an elevation for the point, or press Enter to skip the elevation.