Understanding AutoCAD Line Command

In AutoCAD, Line command is a command that is used to form a line or sequence of connected lines, and each of these lines can be manipulated.

For example:

• Type l (enter)

• Specify first point (click anywhere on drawing window)
• Move cursor into right until you see dotted line

• Give line size 30 (enter)

• Move again cursor to bottom until you see dotted line
• Give line size 10 (enter)

• Enter again to close command

Draw line with coordinate

To draw line with coordinate, you need to turn off “enable pointer input” and “enable dimension input where possible”.

• Type ds (enter)

• Drafting settings dialog box appear

• Click on dynamic input tab. Turn off “enable pointer input” and “enable dimension input where possible”. Click ok.

• Type l (enter)

• Input your coordinate system, like:

• 0,0 (enter)
• 0,10 (enter)
• 10,10 (enter)