Identifying Coordinates

Use the GetXY command to determine the coordinates of a point.

GetXY can be used as a transparent command.

To identify the coordinates of a point:

  1. Click Tools > Inquiry > Get Coordinate (or type GetXY).
  2. Do one of the following:
  3. In the graphics area, select the point to identify.

    The coordinates display in the command window.

  If the point you want to determine is geometrically significant, for example, a start or end point of a drawing entity, use EntitySnaps.

Access

Command: GetXY

Toolbar: Coordinates

Menu: Tools > Inquiry > Get Coordinate

Related Topics

Measuring Distances

Calculating Area

Listing Entity Information

Using Commands Transparently

Using EntitySnaps

Parent Topic

Inquiring and Calculating