This example shows different model views that contain a layout point, control point, and civil origin in the model. The civil origin is the datum point, or the fundamental benchmark point of the national land survey network.
- Create a control point in .
- Create a layout point by using the Layout Point tool, and add the layout point to the model.
The image below shows the point locations in a 3D model view.
- In Layout manager , add the layout point to a group. Select the base point that you created, Control point 1 , to be used as the Group local coordinate system of the group.
- Check the coordinates of the layout point.
- Location in the model : the distance to the model origin.
- Location in the group : the distance to the base point selected for the layout point group.
- East, North, Elevation : the distance to the civil origin.
The images below show different views and measurements of the points in the model.
Elevation view
Plan view
Plan view zoomed
- Export the layout point.
The X, Y and Z coordinates in the export dialog box are the East, North, Elevation (X, Y, Z) coordinates that you can view in Layout manager point properties. These coordinates are exported.