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Bisect Points Tool

What it Does​

Adds a point that sits exactly halfway between two directions. Think of two lines meeting at a corner. This tool adds a point on the line that cuts that angle into two equal halves.

You choose two points to mark the two sides of the angle, then the corner point where the angle is. The new point is placed the distance you enter from the corner point.

Use this when you need a point in the middle of an angle, such as the direction of a dart or a corner fold.

To split a line in half instead, see the Bisect Line Tool.

How to Use​

  1. Activate the tool by selecting the Bisect Points icon
  2. Select the two points that mark the sides of the angle, then select Continue
  3. Select the corner point of the angle, then select Continue. The new point is measured from this point
  4. Enter a number or formula in the Distance: box. It must be greater than 0
  5. Select Preview to see the new point in the workspace
  6. Enter a name for the new point in the Name: box
  7. Select a style from the drop-down list
  8. Select Save to keep the point, or Cancel to leave without changing anything
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The Distance: box is measured in your current unit. See Entering Values for how to type numbers and formulas.

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The distance must be greater than 0. If it is 0 or empty, a message asks you to enter a distance and no point is created.

🧠Memorization

When you memorize a draft, the bisect point is remembered.