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Creating Construction Lines at an Angle Relative from a Specified Direction

Use the AM_ConstHw command to create a construction line through a point, by specifying an angle relative to a direction specified by points or by a relative angle.

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

To create a construction line at an angle from a specified direction:

  1. Do one of the following:
    • On the ribbon, click Home > Construction Lines > Construction Lines > Relative Angle from Line.
    • Type AM_ConstHw.
  2. In the graphics area, do the following:
    1. Specify a point the construction line passes through.
    2. Specify the direction of the auxiliary line. The construction line will be created at an angle, relative to this direction.
    3. Define a relative angle to place the construction line:
      • Specify a point.

        - or -

      • Specify the Relative Angle option and type a value.

        To draw multiple construction lines from the base point, specify a set of relative angles separated by |.

Access

Ribbon: Home > Construction Lines > Construction Lines > Relative Angle from Line

Command: AM_ConstHw

Related Topics

Creating Construction Lines

Parallel and Perpendicular Construction Lines

Construction Lines at an Angle

Parent Topic

Construction Lines at an Angle



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