To Transparently Use a Bearing and Distance to Specify a Point Location

You can specify a point location using a bearing and a distance from a reference point.

The last entered point is used, or you must specify a current point. From the start point (1), specify the quadrant (2), a bearing (3), and distance (4), to specify a point (5).

The reference point is updated each time you enter a point.

1. When you are prompted to enter a point within a command, do one of the following:
   • Click Transparent Commands tab Plan panel Bearing Distance .
   • Right-click to display the Transparent Commands context menu Bearing Distance.
   • Activate the Transparent Commands toolbar and select Bearing Distance .
   • Enter 'bd.
2. If you have not yet entered any points in the main command, specify a temporary point from which the bearing and distance will be measured.
3. Specify a quadrant number by either clicking in the drawing or entering a value between 1 and 4.
4. Specify the bearing within the quadrant by clicking in the drawing or entering a bearing using the angular units for the drawing.
5. Specify the distance by either clicking in the drawing or entering a distance.
6. If you are prompted, enter an elevation. For more information, see To Enter an Elevation for a Transparent Command.
   Note: Elevation prompting for transparent commands is controlled by the Transparent Command setting Prompt For 3D Points. For more information, see About Transparent Command Settings.