topic Re: How do I create a NODE in AutoCAD Forum

How do I create a NODE

MarkFitz — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 21:23:00 GMT

Hey guys,

Quick one today. I want to use a node to designate the true corner of an object so that it's pick-able, but doesn't show, BUT I need to choose the node (using the one time over-ride snap feature) above all else, and that corner already has 5 pick-able point practically on top of each other, and 4 out of 5 give me the wrong details. So, I'm thinking to use a node. but there is no node command, how do I grab it and place them where I want, use DIVIDE and steal them from the divided line??

Suggestions...?

Cheers, and have a great weekend!!

Mark

Re: How do I create a NODE

john.vellek — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 21:35:34 GMT

Hi @MarkFitz,

Insert a POINTwhich is a node - yea, confusing.You can also set its style using PDMODE or DDPSTYLE and then set the point size using PDSIZE.

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Re: How do I create a NODE

beyoungjr — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 21:40:20 GMT

Just FYI,

Nodes are...

Points (as entities)

Text insertion (or justification) points.

Block insertion points.

There are a few other spits that are considered Nodes for OSNAP purposes but these 3 are the ones I encounter most.

Blaine

Re: How do I create a NODE

Kent1Cooper — Sat, 27 Oct 2018 02:43:08 GMT

To clarify what no one has explicitly stated yet....

"Insert a POINT which is a node" and "Nodes are … Points" don't quite answer your question. The command you use to make one is also called POINT [appropriately, but confusingly in relation to the "node" Osnap mode that locks onto them].

[To those familiar with that command, it may seem obvious, but various commands make objects that do not go by the same name as the command, especially the ones that make Polylines -- Rectangle, Donut, Revcloud, Polygon.]