Line

Source file: 3d-line.htm

Use the line tool to draw lines in 3D space, consisting of one or more straight line segments between selected points. The resultant line is saved in the cad container. To create lines in 2D, see 2D Line.

Creating a 3D line

Create a 3D line as follows:

1. On the Create ribbon tab, go to the Draw group. From the Line drop-down list select Line.
   A panel will open displaying the input fields for the First point.

   

2. Click in the view window to select a the First point, or enter values manually in the X, Y and Z input fields. Click to clear the input fields.

   The Next point drop-down will be enabled, from which you can select the coordinate entry mode as follows:

   • Point - enter the next point's coordinates.

   • Length, bearing and inclination - enter the length, compass direction and inclination angle of the next line segment.

   • Relative offset - enter the next point's distance from the last point in the X, Y and Z directions.

3. Enter as many points as required to build a line using the preferred coordinate entry mode, or by clicking on the action plane.

4. Right-click to complete the line.

5. Repeat the above steps to create another line.

6. Press Esc or click to exit the function, or continue creating new lines.

The line is saved in the cad container.

Tip:  Create lines while in top view , or use snap modes to ensure the line is created in the intended location.

Helpful shortcuts:

Use the following keyboard shortcuts for controlling the tool panel:

• D to switch to Point entry mode

  • X to highlight the X field

  • Y to highlight the Y field

  • Z to highlight the Z field

• L to switch to Length and angle mode, then:
  

  • L to highlight Length field
  • B to highlight Bearing field
  • I to highlight Inclination field

• R switch to plane Relative offset mode (Action plane), then:

  • X to highlight the Relative X field

  • Y to highlight the Y field

  • Z to highlight Z field

• Tab to step through the fields.