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Using Azimuth and Distance to Specify a Point Location

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Intermediate

You can specify a point location using an azimuth 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) and North meridian (2), specify an azimuth (3), and distance (4), to specify a point (5).

A transparent command can only be used within a running command. The reference point is updated each time you enter a point.

To specify a point location using azimuth and distance

  1. When you are prompted to enter a point within a command, do one of the following:
    • Enter 'zd.
    • Activate the Transparent Commands toolbar and select .
  2. If you have not yet entered any points in the main command, specify a temporary point from which the azimuth and distance will be measured.
  3. Specify an azimuth by either clicking in the drawing or entering a value.
  4. Specify the distance by either clicking in the drawing or entering a distance.
  5. If you are prompted, enter an elevation. For more information, see Entering 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 Transparent Command Settings.

Command Line

‘ZD

Toolbar

Transparent Commands toolbar


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