Add Multiple Points Tool

What it Does

Adds several points along a line or curve in one go. You can ask for a number of points spaced evenly, or for points a set distance apart. You can also start the spacing a set distance in from one end.

Use this when you need evenly spaced points, such as button positions along a front edge.

The start of the line or curve shows a blue point and the end shows a green point.

How to Use

1. Activate the tool by selecting the Add Multiple Points icon
2. Select the line or curve, then select Continue
3. To space the points evenly, enter a number in the Number of Points: box and leave Distance Apart: as 0
4. To space the points a set distance apart, enter a distance in the Distance Apart: box and leave Number of Points: as 0. As many points as fit are added
5. Select the end to measure from, the blue start point or the green end point
6. If you want the points to start away from that end, enter a distance in the Offset: box. Leave it as 0 for no offset
7. Select Preview to see the points in the workspace
8. Enter a name in the Name: box. All the new points get this name
9. Select a style from the drop-down list
10. Select Save to keep the points, or Save & Split to keep the points and also cut the line or curve into pieces at each point
11. Select Cancel to leave without changing anything

warning

Use only one of Number of Points: and Distance Apart:. Enter 0 in the other. If both have a value, the tool shows a message and adds no points.

info

An offset adds one extra point. That point is placed the offset distance from the end you chose, and the other points are spaced from there to the opposite end.

🧠Memorization

When you memorize a draft, the points are remembered. If you used Save & Split, the split is remembered too.