Overview
The Draw On Screen tool allows you to manually digitize points by clicking directly inside your CAD drawing. It provides a quick and intuitive way to add design-intent points or supplemental data without importing external files. Each time you place a point, you can immediately assign attributes such as Point Number, Description, and Elevation to ensure complete accuracy and consistency across your project.
This tool is ideal for designers, surveyors, and engineers who need to interactively add reference points or make quick on-screen edits while visualizing the drawing in real time.
How the Draw On Screen Tool Works
When you activate the Draw On Screen tool, you’re prompted to enter:
- Starting Point Number
- Description
- Elevation (optional)
After providing these details, simply click anywhere in the drawing to place your points.
Each click:
- Inserts a new point directly into your drawing.
- Automatically adds the point to the active Point Group for easy management.
- Updates your project data instantly, ensuring seamless integration with existing geometry.
Key Features of Draw On Screen
- Manually add points without using coordinate files.
- Assign properties instantly at the time of placement.
- Visually control the location and spacing of your data points.
- Integrates smoothly with SPCAD’s Point Groups and surface tools.
- Ideal for design-intent adjustments or interactive modeling workflows.
Practical Use Cases
- Creating control points for grading or alignment.
- Adding survey reference markers during design review.
- Digitizing utility or boundary points on-screen.
- Generating quick layout references for visual validation.