Mastering AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2012

Anatomy of a Point

Civil 3D points (see Figure 3-1) 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.

Figure 3-1: A typical point object showing a marker, a point number, an elevation, and a description

A Quick Word on Styles

Separating the point functionality discussed in this chapter from the styles that make them look the way they do is difficult. Chapter 19, “Styles,” will go into the nitty-gritty of creating and manipulating point styles and label styles. In this chapter, we will work with styles ...