You can create points or insert symbols (blocks) at equal intervals on an object.
There are two methods available:
- Specify a fixed distance between each point or block starting at one end of a selected object (MEASURE command)
- Specify a number of equal distances between points or blocks on a selected object (DIVIDE command)
Either method does not actually break an object into individual objects; it only identifies the location of the divisions.
You can place the points or blocks on lines, arcs, splines, circles, ellipses, and polylines.
- With points, you can use the Node object snap to locate other objects at intervals on the selected object. To see the points, you might need to change the point style and size with the Point Style dialog box (PTYPE command).
- With blocks, you can create precise geometric constructions or insert custom markers.
Note: Variable attributes within blocks are not available if you insert the block references with the MEASURE and DIVIDE commands.