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Point Commands

This page covers the Point command for placing point objects and the Divide command for splitting entities into equal segments with point markers.

Point POINT (Command)

Creates a point object at a specified location. Points serve as reference markers, construction aids, and snap targets in your drawing.

Prompts

Prompt Description
Specify a point Click or type coordinates to place the point object

How to Use

  1. Start the Point command from the Toolbar or type POINT in the Command Panel
  2. Click a location or type coordinates (e.g., 50,100) to place the point
  3. The point is created at the specified location

Input Methods

Method Example
Mouse click Click anywhere on the sheet
Absolute coordinates 50,100 -- places point at X=50, Y=100
Relative coordinates @10,20 -- offset from the last point
Snap to geometry Use Object Snaps for precise placement

When to use points

  • Reference markers for construction geometry
  • Snap targets for subsequent commands (Endpoint snap picks up points)
  • Division markers along entities (see Divide below)
  • Layout guides for positioning other entities

Divide DIVIDE (Command)

Places point objects at equal intervals along a selected entity or between two picked points. Useful for spacing, layout, and construction.

Prompts

Prompt Description
Select object to divide [ Between ] Pick an entity (line, polyline, arc, circle, ellipse, or spline) or choose Between to pick two points
Enter the number of segments <8> Number of equal parts to divide into (default: 8)

How to Use (Divide Entity)

  1. Start the Divide command from the Toolbar or type DIVIDE in the Command Panel
  2. Select a geometric entity (line, polyline, arc, circle, ellipse, or spline)
  3. Enter the number of segments (e.g., 5) and press Enter
  4. Point objects are placed at equal intervals along the entity

How to Use (Between Two Points)

  1. Start the Divide command
  2. Choose the Between option
  3. Pick the first point and second point
  4. Enter the number of segments
  5. Point objects are placed at equal intervals between the two points

Supported Entities

Entity type Divide behavior
Line Equal spacing along the line length
Polyline Equal spacing along the total polyline length
Arc Equal arc-length intervals
Circle Equal spacing around the circumference
Ellipse Equal spacing along the perimeter
Spline Equal spacing along the curve length

Note

The number of point objects created is one less than the number of segments. For example, dividing into 4 segments places 3 points (at 25%, 50%, and 75% of the length).

Practical uses

  • Equally space fixtures along a wall (divide the wall line, snap to points)
  • Mark bolt hole positions around a circle
  • Create tick marks at regular intervals on a scale bar
  • Layout evenly spaced columns between two endpoints using Between mode

Best Practices

Practice Benefit
Use a dedicated layer for points Toggle visibility without affecting other geometry
Snap to points for precise placement Points act as exact snap targets for other commands
Use Divide + snap for equal spacing Faster than calculating positions manually
Clean up construction points when done Remove temporary reference points before final output

Quick Reference

Task Action
Place a single point Point command > click or type coordinates
Divide an entity into equal parts Divide > select entity > enter segment count
Divide between two points Divide > Between > pick two points > enter count
Snap to a point Enable Endpoint or Node snap in Status Bar

See also: Point Input | Distance Input | Line Command | Format Panel