Draw a line with FreeSketch

  1. Choose the FreeSketch command .

  2. On the FreeSketch command bar, set the Line element type button and clear the other element type buttons.

  3. Select an Adjust option.

    • When the Adjust option is on, the software "adjusts" the lines so they are horizontal or vertical when you finish drawing.

    • When the Adjust option is off, the software interprets the exact movements of your cursor. If you draw diagonally, the line displays as a diagonal line when you finish drawing.

  4. Drag to draw a line or a series of connected lines.

Tip:

  • The Adjust option allows the software to adjust the geometry you draw.

  • IntelliSketch recognizes relationships at the start point and end point of the line.

  • When you set the Line and Arc element type buttons, you can draw connected lines and arcs.

  • You can use the options on the FreeSketch command bar and the commands on the shortcut menu to edit a line.

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