Create Storable Point

This function lets you name and store a point for later use. The storable point object is simply a temporary point (see below) with a user-defined name. If any points are selected when the function is invoked, these are used. Otherwise, you will be prompted for a point definition. Next, the following form will be displayed:

Figure 2:17. Form for creation and modification of storable points

The Name field: The name of the point. Storable points may be given an arbitrary name.

The Auto Name check box: This button is visible only when the select list contains more than one point. If the box is checked then all the points after the first one are automatically numbered (in steps of 1). The Name field then contains the name of the first point. This name must have a numerical part surrounded by the characters "<" and ">" to define what to increment. If this is not the case, an ordinal number will be added at the end of the name as given in the Name field, starting with 1 for the first point. For examples, please refer to the description of the Create Hull Curve function.

The Modify Point button: Lets you change the definition of the point.

The Ok button: When you press this button, a point with the given name is created. If a point with the given name should already exist, you will have a question whether it is OK to override the existing point. You have the following options:

• Press Yes to create the point with the name as given. The old point will be lost.

• Press No or Cancel to give the point another name.

The Cancel button: Exit the function without creating a point.