AutoCAD Line Command
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)