Points

Single point

The 'Single point' function allows you to create a single point. All input and snap functions are available. For example, you can call the different snap functions via the middle mouse button and construct a point that way.

Divide / Divide arc

The 'Divide' function divides a segment with points. This segment can be defined by a start and an end point. After selecting the two points, the division dialog box opens.

The 'Divide arc' function divides a circular arc. For this, only the arc is selected graphically and the division dialog box opens immediately.

Division length: The 'Division length' field displays the width of the entire previously selected area.

Start offset: For the distance from the left field boundary to the first point, a fixed measure can be entered. A value of 0.000 also counts as a measure; the first point will then lie directly on the left field boundary. If the first offset should not be entered, the field must therefore be cleared.

End offset: For the distance from the last point to the right field boundary, a fixed measure can be entered. A value of 0.000 also counts as a measure; the last point will then lie directly on the right field boundary. If the last offset should not be entered, the field must therefore be cleared.

Remaining field length: The remaining field length is the remainder from the division length minus the start and end offsets. If start and end are not entered, the same value as in the 'Division length' field is therefore displayed.

Fixed spacing: A fixed spacing can be entered for the remaining field. The points will then be placed with exactly this spacing (center-to-center or clear opening, depending on the setting above).

As soon as you leave the field (Enter, Arrow Down, Tab), the program calculates the number of points that fit into the remaining field using the entered value. This number is shown further down in the 'Points in remaining field' field.

If no fixed spacing is to be entered, leave the field empty and proceed to the 'Free spacing' field.

Remainder: If you have entered a fixed spacing, the field usually cannot be divided evenly and a remainder remains. With the setting in this field you can specify what should happen with the remainder:

Start: The remainder goes into the first field.

End: The remainder goes into the last field.

Divide: The remainder is split equally between the first and the last field.

If no fixed spacing has been entered, this field has no significance. Therefore it does not matter what is set here.

Free spacing: As an alternative to fixed spacing, a free spacing can be entered. The program then automatically finds the next smaller value with which the points fit evenly into the remaining field. No remainder will remain.

After leaving the field, the actual spacing is automatically calculated and displayed. In addition, the number of points that fit into the remaining field with this spacing is calculated and displayed in the 'Points in remaining field' field.

Points in remaining field: This field displays the number of points in the remaining field that result from the entry in the 'Fixed spacing' or 'Free spacing' field. However, you can also refrain from entering a spacing and instead enter the desired number of points in the remaining field directly.

Example:

A segment should receive exactly two new points (=3 fields); all distances should be exactly equal.

• 'Start distance' and 'End distance' remain empty;

• 'Fixed bundle size' remains empty

• 'Remainder': Divide

• 'Free bundle size' remains empty

• Enter 2 for 'Points in remaining field' (after confirmation the corresponding spacing will be displayed)