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Offset from Temporary Reference Points
You can establish a temporary reference point as a base point for offsetting
subsequent points.
The From command modifier establishes a temporary reference point as a
base point for offsetting subsequent points. The From method does not
constrain the cursor to orthogonal movement. The From method usually is
used in combination with object snaps.
To offset a point from a temporary reference point
1 At a prompt for a point, enter from. Alternately, press Shift and right-click
to display the object snap menu, and then choose From.
2 If you want to offset from a location on an existing object, specify an
object snap method. Then select the object snap point.
3 Enter a relative coordinate (i.e. @1,1).
Quick Reference
Command Modifiers
FROM (Command Modifier)
Locates a point offset from a reference point within a command.
Specify Intervals on Objects
You can mark off equal distances along objects.
Overview of Specifying Intervals on Objects
Provides a high-level overview of two options for marking off equal distances
along objects.
Sometimes you need to create points or insert symbols (blocks) at intervals
on an object.
You can
■ Specify the length of the segments (MEASURE)
■ Specify the number of equal segments (DIVIDE)
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