Operation Manual

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Draw a straight line by specifying its start point, length, and angle
of rotation
In the Points area, type values in the Start pointx and y boxes. In
the Object size area, type a value in the Line length box. Then,
type a value in the Angle of rotation box.
Set the start point or endpoint of a line directly in the drawing
window
In the Points area, click one of the Set point interactively buttons
, and click in the drawing window.
Set the line length directly in the drawing window In the Object size area, click the Set line length interactively
button , and drag in the drawing window.
Set the angle of rotation directly in the drawing window In the Object size area, click the Set angle interactively button
, and drag in the drawing window.
To draw or modify a multi-point line by using object coordinates
1
Click Window Object coordinates.
If you want to replace an existing line with a new one, select the line.
2
Click the Multi-point curve button .
3 Click the Add point button at the bottom of the Object coordinates docker.
4 Make either of the following adjustments:
• To specify the exact position of the point along the x and y rulers, type values in the X and Y boxes.
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To add another point, click the Add point button , and type values in the X and Y boxes.
5 After specifying all the points you need, click one of the following:
• Create object — adds a new line to the drawing window
• Replace object — replaces the selected line with a new one
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You can also 
Specify the position of a point directly in the drawing window Click a point in the Object coordinates docker. Click the Set point
interactively button , and click in the drawing window.
Delete a point Click a point in the Object coordinates docker, and click the Delete
point button .
Connect the start point with the endpoint of a line
Click the Auto-close/open curve button .
Use the following keyboard shortcuts to create a multi-point line quickly:
• To add a point, click in the Points area, and press Insert.
• To delete a selected point, press Delete.