Use AutoCAD Civil 3D transparent commands to enter a value based on known information when you are prompted for a point, a distance, or a radius.
Most AutoCAD Civil 3D transparent commands are used to specify point locations within a larger operation, such as the creation of an alignment or a parcel lot line. Using these transparent commands, you can calculate the location for a point from information, such as angle and distance, or from point object information, such as a point number.
Some of the AutoCAD Civil 3D transparent commands require a Z coordinate for the point elevation. For more information, see Transparent Command Settings.
Topics in this section
- Transparent Command Settings
Use Transparent Command settings to control how you are prompted when you use a Civil transparent command.
- Activating a Transparent Command
You can activate transparent commands by entering a command or by using a toolbar.
- Using Transparent Commands Within a Running Command
You can use transparent commands within a main command that requires the entry of multiple point locations.
- Zooming to a Point
Zoom to a point name, point number, or a range of point numbers.
- Using Angle and Distance to Specify a Point Location
You can specify a point location using an angle and a distance from a reference line.
- Using Bearing and Distance to Specify a Point Location
You can specify a point location using a bearing and a distance from a reference point.
- Using Deflection and Distance to Specify a Point Location
You can specify a point location using a deflection angle and a distance from a reference line.
- Using Azimuth and Distance to Specify a Point Location
You can specify a point location using an azimuth and a distance from a reference point.
- Using Side Shots to Specify a Point Location
You can specify a point location using an angle (bearing, azimuth, angle, or deflection) and a distance from a reference point.
- Using Northing and Easting to Specify a Point Location
You can specify a point location using known northing and easting values.
- Using Grid Northing and Easting to Specify a Point Location
You can specify a point location using grid northing and easting values.
- Using Latitude and Longitude to Specify a Point Location
You can specify a point location, using latitude and longitude values.
- Using a Point Number to Specify a Point Location
You can specify a point location using a point number.
- Using a Point Object to Specify a Point Location
You can specify a point location by selecting an existing point.
- Using a Point Name to Specify a Point Location
You can specify a point location by referencing the name of an existing point.
- Using a Station Offset to Specify a Point Location
You can specify a point location using a station and an offset along an alignment.
- Using a Profile Station and an Elevation to Specify a Point Location
You can specify the X and Y coordinates for a point by identifying a station along the parent alignment of the profile view.
- Using an Alignment and Surface to Specify a Point Location
You can specify the X and Y coordinates for a point by identifying a station along an alignment and location on a surface.
- Using an Alignment and COGO Point to Specify a Point Location
You can specify the X and Y coordinates for a point by identifying an alignment and COGO point.
- Using Station and Elevation to Specify a Point Location in a Profile View
You can specify the X and Y coordinates for a point by identifying a station and an elevation within a profile view.
- Using Elevation and Grade to Specify a Point Location in a Profile View
Create a point at a specific elevation along a fixed grade line.
- Using Grade and Length to Specify a Point Location in a Profile View
You can specify a point location using grade and length values.
- Using Grade and Station to Specify a Point Location in a Profile View
You can specify a point location using grade and station values.
- Specifying a Length by Selecting an Object
Use the Match Length transparent command to specify a distance value as the length of an existing object.
- Specifying a Radius by Selecting an Object
Use the Match Radius transparent command to specify a radius value as the radius of an existing object.
- Entering an Elevation for a Transparent Command
After you use a transparent command to establish the X and Y coordinates of a point location, you can specify the Z coordinate.
- Using Point Filters Within Transparent Commands
Use Civil point filters to enter known point information when you are prompted for a point location within a transparent command.
- Transparent Command Reference
Use Transparent Command to quickly access functionality within a larger operation.