Distance locator can be used to accurately locate the value of the diagram at a given distance from the left end.

When the option "Absolute" is selected, any value from zero to the total length of the member can be entered in the units displayed to the right of the text box.

When the option "Relative" is selected, any value from zero to 100% can be entered. This option is useful when the user is interested in 1/4, 1/3 or 1/2 way points which can be entered as 25, 33.3 and 50 respectively.