Point Style Dialog Box

Quick Reference

See Also

Draw Reference Points

Shows the current point style and size. Change the point style by selecting an icon.

Access Methods

Button

Ribbon: Home tab

Utilities panel

Point StyleNot available on the ribbon in the current workspace

Menu: Format

Point StyleNot available in menus in the current workspace.

Command entry: ddptype (or 'ddptype for transparent use)

List of Options

The following options are displayed.

Point Display Images

Specifies the image used to display point objects. The point style is stored in the PDMODE system variable.

Point Size

Sets the point display size. The value you enter can be relative to the screen or in absolute units. The point display size is stored in the PDSIZE system variable. Subsequent point objects that you draw use the new value.

Set Size Relative to Screen: Sets the point display size as a percentage of the screen size. The point display does not change when you zoom in or out.
Set Size in Absolute Units: Sets the point display size as the actual units you specify under Point Size. Points are displayed larger or smaller when you zoom in or out.