Line

Draw single line entities.

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LINE

 

Drawing

This function allows you to draw a series of single line entities by indicating the start and end points.

You can use the [Up], [Down], [Left] and [Right] keys to draw the line at a set direction and a set length. You can also position the line by a measurement and angle by entering the first point and then using the Polar snap by pressing [P]. You can enter the exact coordinates for the point by using the Coordinate snap by pressing [U].

Procedure

  1. You are prompted to:

Indicate start position of line

  1. Click or press [Enter] in the desired start position. The line rubberbands.

  1. You are prompted to:

Indicate end position of line

  1. Drag the line to the required position and press [Enter] or click on the position to enter the line.

  1. The function repeats so you are again prompted to:

Indicate start position of line

  1. Right-click the screen and select Quit to end the function. Alternatively, press [Esc].