Command Modifiers

You can use command modifiers to help you locate points or select objects while a command is in progress. Use the Coordinate Filter, Direct Distance Entry, From, MTP, and Tracking command modifiers at any prompt that requires point specification. Use the Selection Mode command modifiers at any prompt that requires object selection.

Coordinate Filters (Command Modifier)

Combines X, Y, and Z values from different points to specify a single point
Direct Distance Entry (Command Modifier)

Locates the next point at a specified distance in the direction of your cursor
FROM (Command Modifier)

Locates a point offset from a reference point within a command.
MTP (Command Modifier)

Locates the midpoint between two points.
TRACKING (Command Modifier)

Locates a point from a series of temporary points.
Object Snaps (Command Modifier)

Specifies a precise point at a location on an object.
Selection Modes (Command Modifier)

Controls how you create selection sets

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