Constructing Rays

A Ray is a Line that extends indefinitely in one direction from its origin. You can use Rays to establish frameworks or grids from which you construct a drawing.

To construct one or more Rays:

  1. Click Draw > Ray (or type Ray).

  2. In the graphics area, specify the:

    1. Ray’s start point.

    2. First Ray direction.

    3. Different through points to define other Rays through the same origin, or press Enter.

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tip Draw Rays on separate Layers that you can turn off or freeze prior to printing. Alternatively, delete Rays when the drawing is complete.

Access

Command: Ray

Menu: Draw > Ray

Ribbon: Home > Draw > (Flyout) Ray

Related Topics

Constructing Infinite Lines

Constructing Lines