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To insert points at measured intervals on an object
1 Click Home tab ➤ Draw panel ➤ Point drop-down ➤ Measure.
2 Select a line, arc, spline, circle, ellipse, or polyline.
3 Enter an interval length, or specify points to indicate a length.
Points are placed on the object at the specified intervals.
To insert blocks at measured intervals on an object
1 If necessary, create the block you want to insert.
2 Click Home tab ➤ Draw panel ➤ Point drop-down ➤ Measure.
3 Select a line, arc, spline, circle, ellipse, or polyline.
4 Enter b (Block).
5 Enter the name of the block you want to insert.
6 Enter y to align the blocks with the measured object. Enter n to use a
rotation angle of 0 degrees.
7 Enter an interval length, or specify points to indicate a length.
Blocks are inserted on the object at the specified intervals.
Quick Reference
Commands
BLOCK
Creates a block definition from selected objects.
DDPTYPE
Specifies the display style and size of point objects.
MEASURE
Creates point objects or blocks at measured intervals along the length or
perimeter of an object.
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