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 horizontal or vertical locking, the program automatically adds a parallel constraint to the segment with respect to the line of the central cross.
• If you use 45° direction locking, the program automatically adds a Direction(45), Direction(135), Direction(225) or Direction(315) constraint to the segment, depending on the relative direction of the second point.
• If you use E-locking, the program automatically adds a parallel constraint to the reference line.
• If you use T-locking, the program automatically adds a perpendicular constraint to the segment in relation to the reference line.

Sketch a two point line

1. Select the function Sketch | Lines | Two Point Line or
   • select the context-sensitive function Line > 2 Points.
2. If necessary, select the line properties, under Sketch | Style
3. Select the start point of the line.
4. 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 45° angle directions.
   • You can also use shortcut keys to lock directions:
     • U: Locks the direction to the horizontal of the sketch plane (X axis direction).
     • I: Locks the direction to the vertical of the sketch plane (Y axis direction).
     • E: Locks the direction in the direction of the line under the cursor.
     • T: Locks the direction in a direction perpendicular to the line under the cursor.
   • 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.
5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to continue sketching segments.
6. Stop sketching segments
   • Select another function or
   • Press the middle mouse button or
   • Press the Esc key or
   • Press the V key (V = Confirm).