Graphics Programs Reference
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3.
At the Select object to divide: prompt, pick the spline contour line that shows Xs in
Figure 17.24.
4.
The Enter the number of segments or [Block]: prompt that appears next is asking
for the number of divisions you want on the selected object. Enter
9
↵.
The Command prompt returns, and it appears that nothing has happened. But AutoCAD
has placed several point objects on the contour that indicate the locations of the nine divi-
sions you requested. To see these points more clearly, continue with the exercise.
FIGURE 17.24
Using the Divide
command on a
polyline
5.
Choose Format
Point Style from the menu bar or type
DDPTYPE
↵ to open the Point
Style dialog box (Figure 17.25). You can also choose the Point Style tool in the expanded
Open Shapes panel of the Tool Sets palette (Figure 17.26).
FIGURE 17.25
The Point Style
dialog box
