Insert Line PropertyManager - 2D
Enables you to sketch multiple 2D lines. For each 2D line you sketch, you can select different combinations of settings under Orientation, Options, or Parameters.
Orientation
The four line orientations include:
As sketched
With the click-drag method, sketch a line in any direction until you release the pointer.
With the click-click method, sketch a line in any direction, and continue sketching other lines in any direction, until you double-click.
Horizontal
Sketch a horizontal line until you release the pointer.
Vertical
Sketch a vertical line until you release the pointer.
Angle
Sketch a line at an angle until you release the pointer. The angle is created relative to the horizontal.
Options
All four line orientations under Orientation allow you to select either of the following under Options:
Parameters
Appears when you select any orientation except As sketched.
Some selections under Orientation and Infinite Length under Options override settings for Quick Snaps.
The following Parameters are available with the following Orientation.
Horizontal and Vertical
Length
. Create a horizontal or vertical line at that length.
Add dimensions. Select to display the dimension.
Angle
Length
. Create a line at an angle at that length.
Angle
. Create a line at the angle specified.
Add dimensions. Select to display the dimension.
Once you sketch a line, the Insert Line PropertyManager changes to the Line Properties PropertyManager, and you can continue sketching with the same Orientation. To change Orientation, Options, or Parameters, click OK
to return to the Insert Line PropertyManager.