To add a single point to a drawing in AutoCAD 2026, use the POINT command. This point is frequently used to indicate a particular spot in the drawing, like a corner, reference marker, or important area for additional design work. Unless you utilise specific display settings or markers (such squares, circles, or other symbols), points in AutoCAD are not automatically visible.
How to Use the POINT Command:
- Type
POINT
in the command line or use the P shortcut key. - Specify the location where you want to place the point by clicking in the drawing area or typing in the X, Y, and Z coordinates.
Point Command Syntax:
pgsqlCopyEditPOINT
Specify point location: (click location or type coordinates)
Examples:
- Placing a Point at Specific Coordinates:
- Type
POINT
in the command line and press Enter. - Specify the coordinates for the point. For example, type
10,15
to place a point at X=10, Y=15.
- Type
- Placing a Point at an Intersection:
- Type
POINT
in the command line and press Enter. - Hover over the intersection of two lines or objects in your drawing and click to place the point at that location.
- Type
- Placing Multiple Points:
- Type
POINT
and press Enter. - Click multiple locations or enter multiple coordinates. For example, type
5,5
, then10,10
, and then20,20
to place three points at these locations.
- Type
Notes:
Points can be combined with other commands, for example, to serve as a grid for positioning items in your design or as a reference for making a new object.
Because AutoCAD points are by default quite small, you might not notice them until you apply markers or change the display settings.
Using the DDPTYPE command, you can choose a symbol for your points (such as a square or circle) and alter the point display.