Line

Introduction

This topic will explain the Line function, and the options found in it. This topic will also describe where to find the function, provide quick steps on how to use it, and provide links to related topics.

The Line Function

The Line function creates a line using a sketch method, or a specified location using coordinates. To perform the function you either, click two separate locations in the graphics area, or manually enter coordinate values in the Data Entry Manager for the Start Point and End Point, and click OK. You can also enter values for the Start Point only, and then specify values for the Length and Angle, and click OK.

To open Line:

  • In the Entity group, of the Create 2D ribbon, and click Line.

 

The parameters display in the Data Entry Manager.

The Data Entry Parameters

Creation Option

 

 

Parameters

 

Line

 

  • Join to closest snap point - gives you the option to connect to an entity at the specific pointer location, or the at the closest snap point on the entity.

 

Join to closest snap point Join to closest snap point

 

Start Point

 

  • X - allows you to manually set the end point location along the X axis.
  • Y - allows you to manually set the end point location along the Y axis.
  • Z - allows you to manually set the end point location along the Z axis.

 

End Point

 

Absolute

 

  • X - allows you to manually set the end point location along the X axis.
  • Y - allows you to manually set the end point location along the Y axis.
  • Z - allows you to manually set the end point location along the Z axis.

 

 

Incremental

 

  • X - allows you to manually set the end point location, from the start point, along the X axis.
  • Y - allows you to manually set the end point location, from the start point, along the Y axis.
  • Z - allows you to manually set the end point location, from the start point, along the Z axis.

 

  • Length - sets the length of the line currently in modify mode.

  • Angle - sets the Angle of the line currently in modify mode.

 

 

 

  • OK - finalizes the function.

  • Cancel - exits the function.

Quick Steps - Line

Sketch Method

  1. Open the function.

    A preview appears showing a line using the default values.

  2. Click a location in the graphics area to set the Start Point. This can be an open area, point, snap point, or any position on an existing entity.

    Move your mouse away from the first position and notice the preview from the selected start point to the cursor location.

  3. Click the second location.

    The preview disappears and the line shows in a darker, bolder version of the currently used color.

    This shows that the entity is in modify mode, and values can now be adjusted before the line is finalized.

  4. Adjust the Start and End Point as necessary.

  5. Click OK to confirm the line, or simply begin the next to finalize the last.

  6. Click Cancel to exit the function.

 

Tip: To create vertical, horizontal, or even line perpendicular to other entities, utilize the construction geometry toggle.

Enter Method

  1. Open the function.

    The preview appears showing the results using the default values.

  2. Adjust the Length and Angle values, and/or the Start Point, and End Point values in the Data Entry Manager.

    As the values update, the preview updates.

 

Tip: It is good practice to set the Start Point, and then adjust the Length and Angle, or set the Start Point, and then adjust the End Point. With the Start Point set, adjusting the End Point will automatically adjust the Length and Angle, and vice versa.

 

  1. Click OK to finalize the line.

  2. Continue this process to create the needed lines.

  3. To close the function, click Cancel.

Related Topics

The CAD Overview