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Using Distances from Two Points to Specify a Point
The distance/distance command allows you to calculated a new point using
two points and two distances to the new point. You can only select one of
the calculated points.
Select the first point and distance, then the
second point and distance. Choose one of
the two intersections to create your new
point.
See also:
■
Overview of Coordinate Geometry Commands (page 1027)
■ Tutorial: Working with Survey Data
To specify a point using distances from two existing points
1 Click Home tab ➤ Draw panel ➤ COGO drop-down ➤ COGO Input.
■ To use the Distance/Distance routine transparently, start a command,
such as PLINE or ARC, then enter ‘mapcogo.
2 In the
COGO Input dialog box (page 1668), select the Distance/Distance
routine.
3 Enter the coordinates for the first point, or click to select the point
on the map or in the data table.
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