Creating Lines

Creating a Line Using a Point and a Direction

Line lets you create a line based on a reference point and a specified direction.


Before you begin: Create a 3D shape containing geometric elements.
  1. Select Point-Direction.
  2. In the Point box, select a reference point.
  3. In the Direction box, select a direction or a line.
    A vector parallel to the direction line is displayed at the reference point. Proposed Line End and Point Offset points of the new line are shown.

  4. Optional: In the Support box, select a support surface.
  5. In the Line End and Point Offset boxes, select the start and end points of the new line.
  6. Click OK to create the line.