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Creating a Parallel Construction Line at a Specified Distance

Use the AM_ConstPar command to create a construction line that is parallel to a specified linear entity at a specified distance. You can create parallel construction lines for lines, rays, or xlines.

You can switch between a ray and an xline using the AM_ConstSWI command.

To create a parallel construction line at a distance specified by a point:

  1. Do one of the following:
    • On the ribbon, click Home > Construction Lines > Construction Lines > Parallel with Full Distance.
    • Type AM_ConstPar.
  2. In the graphics area, specify the linear entity the construction line is parallel to.
  3. Specify an insertion point to define the construction line position.

To create parallel construction lines at a specified distance:

  1. Do one of the following:
    • On the ribbon, click Home > Construction Lines > Construction Lines > Parallel with Full Distance.
    • Type AM_ConstPar.
  2. In the graphics area, specify the linear entity the construction line is parallel to.
  3. Specify the Distance option and type a value. Next, specify the side on which to draw the construction line.

    To draw multiple construction lines at once, specify a set of distances separated by |.

Access

Ribbon: Home > Construction Lines > Construction Lines > Parallel with Full Distance

Command: Am_ConstPar

Related Topics

Creating Construction Lines

Construction Lines at an Angle

Parent Topic

Parallel and Perpendicular Construction Lines



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