Point From Entities

Introduction

This topic will explain the From Entities function, and the options found in it. This topic will also describe where to find the function, provide quick steps on how to use it, and provide links to related topics.

The Point From Entities Function

The Point From Entities function is used to create points in the graphics area using the specified snap points or intersections of geometry selected by the user.

	Entity End Point
	Entity Middle Point
	Arc Center
	Intersection
	Intersection on extension

To open From Entities:

In the Entity group of the Create 2D ribbon, click the down arrow under Point, and select Point From Entities.

The parameters display in the Data Entry Manager.

Note: Whether you click the main icon, or the down arrow to get to the other options, you will have access to the same options in the Data Entry Manager.

The Data Entry Parameters

Selected Geometries

The Selected Geometries list, shows all entities chosen for the creation of points.

Selected Geometry

(Delete) - removes the highlighted item from the list.

(Delete All) - removes all entities from the list.

The list box will list the entities currently selected for the function.

Point from Option

The Point from Option group allows you to specify which aspect of the Selected Geometries to create points from.

Entity End Point - will create a point on each end of the geometries in the Selected Geometries list.
Entity Middle Point - will create a point on the middle of the geometries in the Selected Geometries list.
Arc Center - will create a point at the center of each arc in the Selected Geometries list.
Intersection - will create a point at each intersection of the geometries in the Selected Geometries list.

Intersection on extension - will create a point at each possible intersection of the geometries in the Selected Geometries list, if they were to be extended enough to intersect.

To illustrate what each option does, see the table below to see an image next to the particular selection used to produce that result.

	Entity End Point
	Entity Middle Point
	Arc Center
	Intersection
	Intersection on extension

	Entity End Point
	Entity Middle Point
	Arc Center
	Intersection
	Intersection on extension

	Entity End Point
	Entity Middle Point
	Arc Center
	Intersection
	Intersection on extension

	Entity End Point
	Entity Middle Point
	Arc Center
	Intersection
	Intersection on extension

	Entity End Point
	Entity Middle Point
	Arc Center
	Intersection
	Intersection on extension

	Entity End Point
	Entity Middle Point
	Arc Center
	Intersection
	Intersection on extension

	Entity End Point
	Entity Middle Point
	Arc Center
	Intersection
	Intersection on extension

OK - Creates the points.
Cancel - Closes the function without creating previewed points.

Quick Steps - Point From Entities

To perform the function, move your mouse into the graphics area, and select geometry to create a points from.

By default the Entity End Point, and Arc Center Point From Options are selected.

The preview of the current result is displayed.
Adjust the Point from Option selections to achieve the desired preview.
Adjust the geometry in the Selected Geometries list by selected additional geometry from the graphics area, or deleting it from the Selected Geometries list.
To create the points displayed in the preview, click OK.
Continue this process to create the needed points.
To close the function, click Cancel.