Mechanical Utilities You can use Mechanical Utilities for various situations while working with the program. Contents Constructing Construction Lines Construction lines extend infinitely in both directions from an origin. You can use construction lines to create frameworks or grids for drawing construction. Locking and Unlocking Construction Line Layers You can use the AM_ConstructionLineLayer command to lock or unlock construction line layers. Constructing Dimensioned Rectangles You can draw dimensioned rectangles of any size or orientation. Using Predefined Hatches You can apply predefined hatches on geometry in the graphics area. Scaling Entities by Specifying Individual X and Y Scaling Factors You can use the AM_ScaleXY command to enlarge or reduce entities, applying individual X and Y scaling factors if required. Parent topicDraftSight Mechanical