Use Shortcut Functions (CAL Command)

The functions in the table are shortcuts for commonly used expressions that combine a function with the Endpoint Snap mode.

Shortcut functions

Function

Shortcut for

Description

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

nee

nor(end,end)

Unit vector in the XY plane and normal to two endpoints

pldee (d)

pld(d,end,end)

Point at a distance along a line determined by two endpoints (see pld)

pltee (t)

plt(t,end,end)

Point at a parametric location on a line determined by two endpoints (see plt)

vee

vec(end,end)

Vector from two endpoints

vee1

vec1(end,end)

Unit vector from two endpoints