Point selection (1) submenu

The Reference point function generates a new reference point for the input type "Incremental keyboard".

The Incremental keyboard function generates a point relative to the last point entered. The offset is specified as an X and Y value.

The function Keyboard absolute generates a point by entering absolute coordinates. The X/Y coordinate is in relation to the current zero point.

The Snap point function is used to select an existing snap point.

Snap points are start and end points of elements, bisection points as well as centres of circles and arcs.

At the same time, a free point can be set by clicking with the middle mouse button.

The Endpoint function selects one of the two endpoints of an element.

The Bisection point function selects a point located at the centre of the element.

For a line this is the centre of the line, for an arc the point is at the centre of the arc.

The Intersection function generates a new point at the intersection between two circle, arc or line elements. The elements themselves are not separated. If the two elements do not intersect directly, the possible intersection points are determined.

The Centrepoint point function is used to select the centre point of a circle or arc.

The Line point function generates a point on a line at a distance from the end point.

The distance can be positive (point on the line) or negative (point outside the line).

The Circle maxpoint function selects a point on a circle (arc) at an angle of 0°, 90°, 180° or 270°.

The point closest to the cursor is selected.

The Free point function generates a point at any cursor position.

The Close function terminates and saves the action.