Two-Point Line

General

• Sketch segments by clicking the start and end point of a line.
• Instead of the end point, you can enter the length of the line from the keyboard.
• If you use X-, Y- or Z-locking, the program automatically adds a parallel constraint to the segment with respect to the line of the central cross.
• If you use E-locking, the program automatically adds a parallel constraint to the reference line.
• If you do not select a work plane, the segment is drawn on the drawing plane, the plane that is currently facing you.

Sketch a two-point line in a 3D sketch

1. Select the function 3D sketch | Lines | Two Point Line or
   • select the context-sensitive function Line > 2 Points.
2. If necessary, select the line properties, under 3D Sketch | Style
3. If necessary, select Workplane to sketch a circle on an auxiliary plane.
   • Add a Sketch Plane in the 3d Sketch.
   • Select a Sketch Plane as a Work Plane in a 3D Sketch.
4. Select the line's start point.
5. Select the line's end point.
   • Before clicking a point, you can use the direction lock provided by the cursor to the X, Y or Y direction.
   • You can also use shortcut keys to lock directions:
     • U: Locks the direction in the X axis of the model.
     • I: Locks the direction in the Y axis of the model.
     • O: Locks the direction in the Z axis of the model.
     • E: Locks the direction in the direction of the line under the cursor.
     • T: Works only if a 3D sketch work plane is selected. Locks the direction in a direction perpendicular to the line under the cursor.
     • F: Unlocks the cursor direction.
   • Instead of clicking a point, you can enter the relative or absolute coordinates of the point from the keyboard, at the same time the program adds a distance constraint to the line.
     • 100: The line is drawn 100mm long in the direction of the X-axis.
     • ,100: The line is drawn 100mm long in the direction of the Y-axis.
     • ,,100: The line is drawn 100mm long in the direction of the X-axis.
6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to continue sketching segments.
7. Stop sketching segments
   • Select another function or
   • Press the middle mouse button or
   • Press the Esc key or
   • Press the V key (V = Confirm).