Creates a point along a line or arc object, perpendicular, or radial to a specified point.
From a specified point, the created point is perpendicular on a line but radial on a curve. The point is perpendicular to a selected point and a line.
To create points at a perpendicular intersection
- Select settings and create styles, layers, point groups, and description keys. For more information, see Before You Create Points.
- Home tab
Create Ground Data panel Points menu Create Points - Intersections Perpendicular 
. - Select an object.
- Specify the perpendicular point by doing one of the following:
- Pick a point in the drawing.
- Use Transparent commands to specify the perpendicular point.
- Enter a description, or press Enter to skip the description.
- Enter an elevation for the point, or press Enter to skip the elevation.
Note
Many factors affect how the point is displayed. For more information, see Controlling the Appearance of Points in a Drawing.