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Constructing Lines

Use the Line command to construct Lines in a drawing.

To construct a Line or a series of connected Lines:

  1. Click Draw > Line (or type Line).
  2. In the graphics area, specify:
    1. A point to start the line segment.
    2. A point to end the line segment.
    3. Another point to define the next segment or press Enter to finish the drawing.

  Each segment in a series of connected Lines is a separate entity. You can also use the Line command to append Lines to existing Lines or Arcs.

To undo a line segment:

  • Press Ctrl + Z or type Undo.
  • Specify the Undo option.

To close a Line drawing:

  • Specify the Close option.

To append a line segment to an existing line or arc:

  1. Click Draw > Line (or type Line).
  2. Press Enter.

    The appended continuation line attaches to the end of last Line or Arc that you drew.

  3. Click a point to define the appended line segment and press Enter.

Access

Command: Line

Menu: Draw > Line



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