The functions in the table are shortcuts for commonly used expressions that combine a function with the Endpoint Snap mode.
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 Shortcut functions  | 
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|---|---|---|
| 
 Function  | 
 Shortcut for  | 
 Description  | 
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 dee  | 
 dist(end,end)  | 
 Distance between two endpoints  | 
| 
 ille  | 
 ill(end,end,end,end)  | 
 Intersection of two lines defined by four endpoints  | 
| 
 mee  | 
 (end+end)/2  | 
 Midpoint between two endpoints  | 
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 nee  | 
 nor(end,end)  | 
 Unit vector in the XY plane and normal to two endpoints  | 
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 pldee (d)  | 
 pld(d,end,end)  | 
 Point at a distance along a line determined by two endpoints (see pld)  | 
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 pltee (t)  | 
 plt(t,end,end)  | 
 Point at a parametric location on a line determined by two endpoints (see plt)  | 
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 vee  | 
 vec(end,end)  | 
 Vector from two endpoints  | 
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 vee1  | 
 vec1(end,end)  | 
 Unit vector from two endpoints  |