To Create Points at a Direction/Object Intersection

Creates a point at the intersection of a line, curve, or transition 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 whole circle bearing of the direction line.
   • Enter B, and then specify the quadrant and the quadrant 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 a level for the point, or press Enter to skip the level.

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