Construction Line, Line Type , Line Type Scale

Function of CAD Software 

Drawing of objects using various elements


(1) CONSTRUCTION LINE

Construction line creates a line of infinite length


At the command prompt, enter XLINE

Command : XLINE and press enter


Specify a point or [Hor/Ver/Ang/Bisect/Offset : hor [ Type 'hor' for horizontal line]


Specify through point : [Select a point on screen]


Specify through point : [Select another point]


The CONSTRUCTION LINE passes through the entire drawing area.


Use: Projecting points from FRONT VIEW to TOP VIEW or SIDE VIEW


(2) One can type LINETYPE at the command prompt to invoke the line type manager dialogue box.

Select required LINETYPE and click OK


(3)One can type LTSCALE at command prompt to change the LINETYPE scale.


At the command prompt, enter LTSCALE

Command : LTSCALE

New scale factor <current >: Enter a positive real value or press enter

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