You can specify a point location using a bearing 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), specify the quadrant (2), a bearing (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 bearing and distance
- When you are prompted to enter a point within a command, do one of the following:
- Enter 'bd.
- Activate the Transparent Commands toolbar and select
.
- If you have not yet entered any points in the main command, specify a temporary point from which the bearing and distance will be measured.
- Specify a quadrant number by either clicking in the drawing or entering a value between 1 and 4.
- Specify the bearing within the quadrant by clicking in the drawing or entering a bearing using the angular units for the drawing.
- Specify the distance by either clicking in the drawing or entering a distance.
- 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.
