Scott,
Have a look at this tool http://www.directionsmag.com/files/index.php/view/175, which will locate a point a specified distance along a line. It includes the source code so you should be able to see how it's done from this.
HTH
Greg Driver
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Subject: [MI-L] create line get xy based on set distance within mapbasic
Hello all,
I would like to create a line object within mapbasic then get the xy coordinates along that line based on a set distance (ie every 5 meters return the x y coordinate).
any help is appreciated
thanks
Scott
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