How to Use Point Command in AutoCAD: Quick Guide

In AutoCAD, use the POINT command to place a single point object at a specified location in your drawing. You can activate it by typing POINT or PO in the command line, then click or enter coordinates to place the point.

Syntax

The basic syntax for the Point command in AutoCAD is:

• POINT or PO: Starts the command to place a point.
• Specify location: Click anywhere in the drawing area or type coordinates (e.g., 10,20) to place the point.

Points are simple markers used for reference or construction aids.

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POINT
Specify a point: 10,20

Output

A single point is placed at coordinates (10,20) in the drawing.

Example

This example shows how to place a point at coordinate (15,30) using the command line.

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Command: POINT
Specify a point: 15,30

Output

A point appears at the location X=15, Y=30 in the drawing area.

Common Pitfalls

Common mistakes when using the Point command include:

• Not seeing the point because the point style is too small or invisible. Use DDPTYPE to change the point style and size.
• Typing coordinates in the wrong format or missing commas, causing errors.
• Confusing points with blocks or other objects; points are simple markers without size unless styled.

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Wrong:
POINT
Specify a point: 1520  (missing comma)

Right:
POINT
Specify a point: 15,20

Output

Error on missing comma input; point placed correctly with comma-separated coordinates.

Quick Reference

Command	Description
POINT or PO	Starts the point placement command
Specify point	Click or enter X,Y coordinates to place the point
DDPTYPE	Change point style and size for visibility
ERASE	Remove points if needed

Key Takeaways

Use the POINT or PO command to place points quickly in AutoCAD.

Enter coordinates with commas (e.g., 10,20) to specify exact locations.

Adjust point style with DDPTYPE to make points visible.

Points are simple markers, not objects with size unless styled.

Always check coordinate format to avoid errors.