when the command prompt requests a point to use this modifier.Click Endpoint when the command prompt requests a point to use this modifier.
ENDPOINT locks to the endpoint of certain entities. As with all modifiers, you must first select a drawing or editing command. The prompt reads "Select reference entity:". Select a point on the entity you want the endpoint of. Please refer to the chart below for the effect of ENDPOINT on various types of entities.
Entity |
Endpoint locks on to |
|
Arc |
Nearest end of arc |
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Arrow, Line, Path, Network or Polygon |
Nearest end of segment |
|
Circle |
Nearest quarter-circle (0°, 90°, 180°, 270°). |
|
Ellipse |
Nearest end of either axis |
|
Point |
On the point |
|
Smooth Polygon or Spline |
Nearest frame node |
|
Text |
Nearest end of text, along baseline |
Endpoint tips
Endpoint can be used to join up gaps in shapes that you wish to make into a MultiPoly . Draw a line from the Endpoint of one entity to the other endpoint, then use multipoly on the whole.
To lock to a series of endpoints, use Attach instead.
Text equivalent: EPT (or press function key F5)