To Create Points at a Direction/Object Intersection

Creates a point at the intersection of a line, curve, or spiral object and a direction line.

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.
2. Home tab Create Ground Data panel Points Menu Create Points - Intersections Direction/Object .
3. Select an object.
4. Specify the offset distance by doing one of the following:
   • Enter a distance.
   • Pick a point in the drawing.
   • Use Transparent commands to specify a point to define the offset.
5. Specify the start point by doing one of the following:
   • Pick a point in the drawing.
   • Use Transparent commands to specify the point.
6. Specify the direction from the start point by doing one of the following:
   • Pick a point in the drawing.
   • Use Transparent commands to define the point.
   • Enter Z, and then enter the azimuth of the direction line.
   • Enter B, and then specify the quadrant and the bearing.
7. Specify the offset distance by doing one of the following:
   • Enter a distance.
   • Pick a point in the drawing.
   • Use Transparent commands to specify a point to define the offset.
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.

Note: Many factors affect how the point is displayed. For more information, see To Control the Appearance of Points in a Drawing.