(The Computations module is required for this procedure.)
This procedure is used to create a Best Fit line or arc with relation to a set of specified points. The resulting line or arc may then saved to the currently open data base.
- Ensure that the required data base is open.
Refer to the procedures for creating or opening a data base. - Select the Computations task.
- Use the Edit/Best Fit command to run the Best Fit Editor.
- Use the mouse to graphically select the points to be used for the best fit. Alternatively, type the point identifiers into the Point ID column.
- Use the Solve/Line or the Solve/Arc command to compute the best fit line or arc and display the offsets to the selected points.
Note: Various other features are available to assist in creating a best fit line or arc. For details refer to the Edit/Best Fit topic.