Constructing Lines

Use the Line command to construct Lines in a drawing.

Use the following methods to restrict cursor movement:

• Ortho mode restricts cursor movement to the horizontal and vertical directions.

• Polar guides restrict cursor movement to specified angles. Additionally, you can display temporary alignment paths defined by specified polar angles.

• Angle overrides restrict cursor movement along the specified angle for specifying the next point

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.

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

Ribbon: Home > Draw > (Flyout) Line

Tool Palettes: Draw > Line

Related Topics

Constructing Rays

Constructing Infinite Lines

Constructing PolyLines