Creates a point at the intersection of lines, arcs, lot lines, or feature lines.
If the objects do not intersect, the command extends either object to determine the intersection point. A point is offset from the intersection of two objects.
To create points at an object/object intersection
- Select settings and create styles, layers, point groups, and description keys. For more information, see Before You Create Points.
- Click Home tab
Create Ground Data panelPoints menuCreate Points - IntersectionsObject/Object
. - Select an object.
- Specify the offset distance by doing one of the following:
- Enter a distance.
- Pick a point in the drawing.
- Use Transparent commands to specify a point to define the offset.
- Select the second object.
- Specify the offset distance by doing one of the following:
- Enter a distance.
- Pick a point in the drawing.
- Use Transparent commands to specify a point to define the offset.
In the drawing, an X marks each intersection point. If only one intersection is located then the point is automatically created.
- Specify the intersection point by doing one of the following:
- Click near the X on which you want to create the point.
- Enter A to place points at both intersections.
- 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.