Add Point from 2 Points Tool

What it Does

Adds a new point whose position comes from two points you select. You choose where the point sits across (X) and where it sits up and down (Y). For each direction you can use the position of the first point, the second point, or the middle between them. You can then shift the result by a set amount.

Use this when you want a point that lines up across with one point and up and down with another, such as the corner of a rectangle. Or when you want a point halfway between two points.

The two points are shown in color so you can tell them apart. The first point you select is red and the second is blue.

How to Use

1. Activate the tool by clicking the Add Point from 2 Points icon
2. Select the first point (red) and the second point (blue), then select Continue
3. Under "Select X (horizontal) position for new point.", choose Red Point, Blue Point or Center. The new point lines up across with the point you choose. Blue Point is chosen to start with
4. If you want to shift the point left or right, enter a value in the Adjust X box
5. Under "Select Y (vertical) position for new point.", choose Red Point, Blue Point or Center. The new point lines up up and down with the point you choose. Red Point is chosen to start with
6. If you want to shift the point up or down, enter a value in the Adjust Y box
7. Select Preview to see the new point
8. Enter a name in the Name box
9. Select Save to keep the point, or Cancel to leave without adding it

Center means halfway between the two points.

info

The Adjust X and Adjust Y boxes start at 0, which means no shift. You can type a number or a formula. A positive Adjust X moves the point right and a negative one moves it left. A positive Adjust Y moves it down and a negative one moves it up.

tip

Select Preview again after you change a choice or a value. The point in the workspace only updates when you do.

🧠Memorization

When you memorize a draft, the new point is remembered along with your choices and adjustments.