From

Locates a point offset from a reference point within a command

	Cursor menu: From
	Locate a point prompt: from

Base Point: Specify a point to use as a basepoint
of <offset>: Enter relative offset

At an AutoCAD LT prompt for locating a point, you can enter FROM and then a temporary reference or base point from which you can specify an offset to locate the next point. You can enter the offset location from this base point as a relative coordinate, or you can use direct distance entry.

Note: You cannot use this method during dragging in commands such as MOVE and COPY. Specifying an absolute coordinate, either by keyboard entry or with a pointing device, essentially cancels the FROM method.

Related Commands: TRACKING locates a point from a series of temporary points. Direct distance entry locates a point using a value and the direction you move your cursor. Coordinate filters combine X, Y, and Z values from different points to specify a single point. Relative coordinate entry locates a point relative to the last point entered (see How to Enter Coordinate Locations).