Subject: From Point tool

Use the From Point tool to set a temporary base point from which to offset point selection. The From Point tool can be used only while another active command is requesting a point.

To set a temporary offset point

1 Choose a command, for example, type line or move.

2 Do one of the following to choose From Point ():

• On the ribbon, choose Draw > From Point (in Entity Snaps).

• On the menu, choose Tools > Entity Snap > From Point.

• On the Entity Snaps toolbar, click the From Point tool.

• Type from and then press Enter.

3 Select where to place the temporary base point.

4 Enter the offset distance from the base point, for example, (@8.5,0), where you want to locate the next point. Note that entering (8.5,0) places an absolute point from the UCS origin, not a relative point from the base point.

5 Continue with the original command.

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