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Line
The Line tool creates a line that extends infinitely in both directions through a point at a specified
slope. The slope can be specified in free space or defined by a second point.
Note: You can constrain the slope to 15-degree increments by pressing the
creating or modifying a line.
Creating a line
Select Line from the Lines toolbox.
1.
2.
Click to create or select the initial point of the line.
3.
Specify the slope by positioning the line in the
desired orientation and clicking.
When specifying slope, you can create a point on an
object, select an existing point, or click in
unoccupied space.
Modifying a line
Translate a line without changing the slope by selecting
the Pointer tool from the Pointer toolbox. Then using the
Pointer :
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For a line constructed with a single point, drag
the point.
4
For a line constructed with two basic points, grab
the line away from the points, and drag.
Note: A line constructed with at least one dependent
point (a point attached to another object) cannot be
moved using the Pointer without changing the slope.
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Chapter 5: Using the Lines Toolbox
key when
SHIFT
Create a point.
Specify the slope.
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