Civil 3D points (see
Figure) are intelligent objects that represent x, y, and z locations in space. Each point has a unique number and, optionally, a unique name that can be used for additional identification and labeling.
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| A typical point object showing a marker, a point number, an elevation, and a description. |
Each Civil 3D point is represented graphically using two components: a marker and a label. We will discuss the basics of these items here. Most of the users are familiar with the representation of the marker as a + and the label in the form of number, elevation, and description, as shown in
Figure. The marker’s representation is defined by an object marker style, while the label is defined by a label style. Note that even if the Civil 3D point object resides on a specified layer, its marker and label can reside on different layers based on the settings defined for those styles. Because of this, a well-defined set of styles in the definition of your template is vital to a functional and productive environment.
A Quick Word on Styles
Separating the point functionality discussed in this topic from the styles that manage their graphical representation in the drawing is difficult. In this discussed you will work with styles that are already part of a drawing. This is true for points, labels, and tables.
