POINT

What it does

POINT places a reference point (for example, a drilling position). Object Snap can snap to it.

Where to find it

• Ribbon: Draw › Draw › Circle ▾ › Point (POINT)
• Command line: POINT (Alias PO)
• Display size: DDPTYPE <size> (Alias PTYPE)

Steps

1. Type DDPTYPE 4 to set the point size to 4 pixels (you only do this once).
2. Type PO and press Enter. POINT: click where the point goes
3. Click a location (or type x,y). The Prompt bar shows the coordinates of the point you placed.
4. Press Enter to place the next point with the same command.

Try it: Downlight layout for a bedroom

Place four downlights and a central pendant in a 4 x 3 m bedroom, so the electrician can cut the ceiling in exactly the right spots.

1. Room: REC 0,0, then 4000 Tab 3000 Enter.
2. Type DDPTYPE 6 and press Enter so the points are easy to see.
3. Type PO, press Enter, then type 1000,750 and press Enter.
4. Press Enter to repeat POINT and type 3000,750. Do the same for 1000,2250 and 3000,2250.
5. Pendant: a POINT at 2000,1500. The Prompt bar shows the coordinates of every point you place, so you can check each one at once.

Challenge: Use DIST on two downlights to check they are 2000 mm apart.

See also

• ARRAY - DIVIDE and MEASURE
• Units and System Variables