Dividing the auxiliary line near "point" (coordinates) (40, 0)

1. Choose Geometry Edit Divide Near Point. This option will divide the line at the point ("element") on the line closest to the coordinates entered.

2. Notice that the pointer has become a cross. Select the line that is to be divided by clicking on it.

3. Enter the coordinates of the point that will divide the line. In this example, the coordinates are (40, 0). On dividing the line, a new point (entity) has been created.

4. Press ESC to indicate that the process of dividing the line is finished.

Figure 3. Division of the straight line near "point" (coordinates) (40, 0)