A line is created either by entering the coordinates of the start point and end point in the dialog panel, or directly from the graphics zone by locating two points on the grid or on elements.

Creation Stages:

Click the icon or select the 2D sketch > Line... command from the drop-down menu. In a Draft document, select the Sketch > Line... command from the drop-down menu.

1. Select the construction mode:

• • Two points :

  • 1. • Creation by the dialog panel:

• Enter 2 points coordinates. A Coordinates relative to button on end point allows to give coordinates relative to sketch origin or relative to last vertex.

• 1. 1. • Creation from graphic area:

• Locate two points on the grid or on elements.

This mode contains 4 sub-modes allowing to move the cursor freely, horizontally, vertically or both.

: The cursor can move freely in the sketch plane

: The cursor can move horizontally or vertically.

: The cursor can move horizontally only.

: The cursor can move vertically only.

1. • Point and angle :

Enter the angle. The angle can be inverted regarding X axis by checking the option. (45° becomes -45°).

1. • Creation by the dialog panel:

Enter start point coordinates.

1. • Creation from graphic area:

Position a point on the grid or on an element.

2. Validate by clicking .

It is possible to mix these creation mode. For example, enter the start point coordinates and click the end point in the graphic area.

Modifications / Additional Information:

Displacement of an end:

Click the end of a line and move your mouse while holding down the left button to modify the position of this end.

Displacement of the line:

Click the line and move your mouse while holding down the left button to modify the position of the line.

Available Options:

• Infinite: