Creating a point or vertex at the intersection of two segments

Intersection creates a point or vertex at the place where two segments would intersect if extended far enough. In the example below, the Intersection construction method is used to create a parking lot adjoining an L-shaped building. The outer corner of the lot should be located at the point where the two outermost walls of the building would intersect if they were extended.

Steps:

1. These steps can be used to create either point features or vertices in lines and polygons:

   To create a point feature	Click a point feature template in the Create Features window and click the Point tool .
   To create a vertex in a line	Click a line feature template in the Create Features window and click the Line tool .
   To create a vertex in a polygon	Click a polygon feature template in the Create Features window and click the Polygon tool .

2. Click Intersection on the Editor toolbar construction method palette.

The pointer turns into crosshairs.

3. Position the crosshairs over the first segment you want to create an intersection with, and click.

A line extends from that segment across the map display so that you can see the first angle used to construct the point of intersection.

4. Position the crosshairs over the second segment and click to add a vertex or point at the implied intersection of the two segments.