Creates a point by using a specified geodetic direction.
From the starting point, enter the geodetic azimuth and the geodesic distance to the location where you want to create the point. To use this command, you must assign a coordinate system to the drawing.
To list the geodetic direction and distance, use the Point Inverse inquiry type. For more information, see Using the Inquiry Tool.
Point settings, styles, layers, point groups, and description keys can all affect how a point is created or how it is displayed in a drawing. For more information, see Before You Create Points.
To create points by geodetic direction and distance
- Select settings and create styles, layers, point groups, and description keys. For more information, see Before You Create Points.
- Set the zone and transformation settings for the drawing.
- Home tab
Create Ground Data panel Points menu Create Points - Miscellaneous Geodetic Direct 
. - Specify a starting point.
- Enter the geodetic azimuth from the point you previously specified to the location where you want to create the point.
- Enter the geodesic distance, which is the distance measured from the point you previously specified, to the location where you want to create the point.
- If prompted, enter the point name, description, and elevation.
- Press Enter to end the command.
Many factors affect how the point is displayed. For more information, see Controlling the Appearance of Points in a Drawing.