Point Elevations

Use this option to define the elevations manually.

• The point on the 2D entity, for which elevation is to be assigned is to be selected and then elevation can be assigned either by selecting the AutoCAD text entity, which has an elevation value or by defining the elevation value at the command prompt.

• The function creates a break point on a 2D entity at the position where the point is selected and then elevation is assigned.

• The elevations are assigned point by point.

• Snap modes can be availed to select the points precisely.

• The key elevations can be assigned in this way and elevations for other break points can be interpolated using the Heights option.

When the option is activated using the button 'Point Elevation <', 

Command prompts for:

Pick a point for the elevation:

Select the point on the 2D entity, at which elevation is being assigned. Select text with elevation: Select the text entity having the elevation value. The program reads if the text is in the form +/- elevation value, e.g., 565.125, -515.325, +418.290, etc. The text can have a suffix. The program does not read other formats of text. If text is not available to select, click 'Enter' so that the elevation can be assigned at the command prompt.

Height <0.00>:

Enter the numeric value for elevation with the appropriate sign (+/-) and confirm with the key 'Return'.

Pick a point for elevation:

Select the next point, for which elevation is to be assigned or exit the command prompt using the right button of the mouse or the key 'Return'

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