Distance Points

• Distance from start of line/edge 
• Distance along contour

Distance from start of line/edge (D)

Distance from start of line

You determine a point on a graphical element here by specifying its distance from a reference point.

1. First specify the distance, e.g. 20.
2. Then identify the graphical element near the reference point. The reference point is the start or end point of the graphical element.

(1) Identification of the graphical element by the reference point, (2) Found point

Notes:

• In the case of a negative value or a distance that is greater than the line length, the point lies on the imaginary extension of the graphical element.
• As with option R, you can also take values from the drawing. To do this, use the additional codes FA, Z or L instead of a value input   .

Distance along Contour (D2)

Distance along contour

You determine a point on a contour here by entering the distance from the start or end point of the contour.

1. Enter the desired distance. The specified distance must not exceed the overall length of the contour.
2. Specify the start and end points of the contour. These two points determine the direction of the distance. They do not need to coincide with the actual start and end points.
3. Press the right mouse button.

(1) Identification of the contour by the start point, (2) End point, (3) Found point

Please note:

When the input prompt Select graphical element for contour start appears, the position of the cursor relative to the selected line (to its right or left) will determine the direction. The direction will be selected in such a way that the cursor will be located on the left hand side of the edge with regard to the running direction. If you choose the c-edge with an incorrect orientation, resulting in a c-edge length smaller than the entered distance, an error message will be displayed. Click OK to correct the distance.

Example:

(1) Selected distance: 100; (2) Selected line element - Cursor left; (3) Point for contour end = right-click; (4) Distance point

If the cursor is placed to the right of the line during its selection (with the same value inputs), an error message will be displayed:

These point options are only available in 2-D.

Point Option Overview