To Create Points by Station and Offset

Use the station and the offset to specify the location of the point.

  1. Select settings and create styles, layers, point groups, and description keys.
  2. Home tab Create Ground Data panel Points menu Create Points - Miscellaneous Station/Offset Object .
  3. Select a line, polyline, feature line, lot line, or arc.
  4. Enter the starting station or press Enter to accept the default.

    The ending station is automatically calculated.

  5. Enter the station at which you want to create the point or press Enter to accept the default.
  6. Enter the offset distance.
  7. If prompted, enter the point name, description, and elevation.
  8. Press Enter to end the command.
Note: Many factors affect how the point is displayed. For more information, see To Control the Appearance of Points in a Drawing.