LineIntersectionPoint - MapBasic - 2023

MapInfo MapBasic Reference

Product type
Software
Portfolio
Locate
Product family
MapInfo
Product
MapInfo > MapBasic
Version
2023
Language
English
Product name
MapBasic
Title
MapInfo MapBasic Reference
First publish date
1985
Last updated
2023-09-12
Published on
2023-09-12T16:32:32.686312

Purpose

Create an intersection point of two lines; corresponds to choosing Spatial > Edit > Modify > Line Intersection. This function requires the MapCAD Tool and can be executed via the Exec() command. You can call this function from the MapBasic window in MapInfo Pro.

Syntax

Exec("MapCAD.mbx","LineIntersectionPoint", LineObj1, LineObj2)

Return Value

Point Object If the lines do not intersect or the function failed, the return object is a point(0,0).

Description

Use the LineIntersectionPoint function to create the intersection point of two lines. The MapCAD tool must be loaded. This function requires an active map window to determine the projection and units. To set the calculation accuracy, open the MapCAD settings dialog.
Parameters Description
LineObj1 Object value, Line
LineObj2 Object value, Line

Examples

'Create an intersection point of two lines.
Dim NewObj as object 
NewObj = Exec("MapCAD.mbx","LineIntersectionPoint",LineObj1, LineObj2)