Bearing Bearing Snap

Use this command to calculate the intersection of two bearings defined by a first point and second point. No elevation (Z value) is set using this option. This snap is helpful in calculating the coordinates of a location that cannot be occupied, such as the center of a tree.

Bearing Bearing Snap can be used in these controls:

To use a Bearing Bearing Snap:

  1. While in a coordinate control, right-click in a graphic view, and select Bearing Bearing Snap from the context menu. The Bearing-Bearing Snap command pane displays.
  2. Pick a point in the view, or type a coordinate or point ID in the Reference point 1 box.
  3. Pick a second point, or type a value in the Bearing 1 box.
  4. Pick a point, or type a coordinate or point ID in the Reference point 2 box.
  5. Pick a second point, or type a value in the Bearing 2 box, to specify the bearing. The coordinate is calculated at the intersection of Bearing 1 and Bearing 2, and the command pane returns to the previous command.

Related topics

Understanding COGO Controls

COGO Expressions, Units, and Entry Formats

Snaps Modes and Commands