I want to establish a point 5.2' from a previous point. I have been clicking the 'Point' tool and selecting a point and then the 'Coordinate' button which provides the short menu for X and Y relative distances. I set 'X' to 5.2 and then ... what? I can't click anywhere.
Perhaps there's even a better way - what I'm trying to do is draw a line and then skip 5.2' and the resume the line.
Anyway - I would like to know what I'm doing wrong with respect to the points since I'm sure I will need that capability soon.
Thanks!
Note: I didn't see any discussion of the Point tool in the (otherwise excellent) reference manual.
How do I use the Point tool to create a relative point
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Re: How do I use the Point tool to create a relative point
There is no field for Y?CerpherJoe wrote: ↑Wed Jun 19, 2019 4:06 pmI want to establish a point 5.2' from a previous point. I have been clicking the 'Point' tool and selecting a point and then the 'Coordinate' button which provides the short menu for X and Y relative distances. I set 'X' to 5.2 and then ... what? I can't click anywhere.
Like a dashed line?CerpherJoe wrote: ↑Wed Jun 19, 2019 4:06 pmPerhaps there's even a better way - what I'm trying to do is draw a line and then skip 5.2' and the resume the line.
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Re: How do I use the Point tool to create a relative point
Ah ha. I was not setting the 'Y' value, assuming it was zero - it was blank. Setting to '0' works fine.
Thanks, Husky!
Thanks, Husky!
Re: How do I use the Point tool to create a relative point
Also command line will allow this using the @ symbol in front of your coordinates in this format (@5.2,0) of your selected original/previous point
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Eric Pate
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Eric Pate
CNC Technical Director
Terminator Diamond Products, Inc
https://www.terminatordia.com/