Point Average

Averages multiple points allowing the creation of a new point at the averaged coordinates.

Keyboard Command: PntEdtAvg

Section Details:

• Designate Points: Used to specify the point numbers. The buttons described below can simplify the string building process.
  • < Select: Temporarily dismisses the dialog allowing the user to select specific points.
  • Group: Presents a child dialog allowing the user to select a predefined point group.
  • Find All: Builds a point string of all the points in the drawing/project.

  The description match field allows you isolate only points within that range that matches a description.

• Results: This area displays the average coordinates and allows control over the average. The left two columns are control (explained below), the remainder are information only.
  • Changing the toggle in the first column determines whether the point is considered in the average.
  • Using the second column, you can change the weight applied to a point. You can use a factor from 1 to 9. Increasing the weight pulls the average point toward that point.
  • As you toggle points (or change weights) the average point moves. If a point is toggled off, no line is drawn from it. When you close the dialog (by creating a point or not) the temp graphics disappear.
• Final Point:
  • Number: The number used when creating the new point.
  • Description: The description used when creating the new point. You can enter a string or use the popdown to choose from the descriptions of the points being averaged.
  • Group: The point group to assign. You can enter a new group name or use the popdown to choose from previously created groups.
  • Delete: If this toggle is on, all points designated at the top are removed before the new point is created.

Procedure:

1. Open the drawing/project containing the points.
2. Initiate the tool.
3. Enter the number range or choose an adjacent button to build the string.
4. Choose the Process button to fill the grid with matching point information.
5. Toggle point rows or change weights as desired.
6. Enter a point number to use or take the default (next highest point number).
7. Designate any additional options desired.
8. Choose the OK button to complete the process and create the point.