To Create Points Along a Line or a Curve

Creates points along a line, feature line, lot line, or arc at a specified distance from an end point.

Click near the end point from which you want to measure the distance and enter a distance to specify the location for the created point along the object.

  1. Select settings and create styles, layers, point groups, and description keys.
  2. Home tab Create Ground Data panel Points menu Create Points - Miscellaneous Along Line/Curve .
  3. Select a line, lot line, feature line, or arc.

    The end point nearest to the point you selected is highlighted.

  4. Enter the distance from the end point.
  5. If prompted, enter the point name, description, and elevation.
  6. Optionally, do one of the following:
    • Enter another distance from the start point of the selected object and follow the prompts as previously described.
    • Press Enter, select another object, and follow the prompts as previously described.
  7. Press Enter twice 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.