Reference Lines
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Begin insertion by clicking the + Create button, right-clicking in empty space, or using the Ctrl + Qkeyboard shortcut and selecting Reference Line .
Tip
You can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Q + R to begin inserting a reference line.
Depending on the desired line type (see more details below), click an existing line or intersection to determine the first selection. Once selected, move your mouse to the desired location or intersection and click again to insert the reference line.
Select a line to define the start for your run of lines. Once this has been selected, use the + and - keys to update the quantity or enter it manually in the floating quantity dialog. Select a second line to define the end of your run.
Point-to-Point lines are created by clicking two intersections.
Point-Slope lines are created by clicking an intersection and clicking again to set the angle.
Parallel lines are created by clicking a line and clicking again at the desired offset.
Perpendicular lines are created by clicking a line followed by an intersection.
Division lines are created by clicking a line followed by another line.
Select the line by clicking on it in the scene. Alternatively, you can select a reference line from the Collections Subpanel .
Once selected, you can simply hit the Delete key. If you are using the Collections Subpanel and have selected the reference line, you can click Delete Selected Item(s).
If the Right Sidebar is not open, click the Toggle Right Sidebar arrow button to expand the panel.
Select the line by clicking on it in the scene. Alternatively, you can use the Right Sidebar to select a reference line.
If the Right Sidebar is not open, click the Toggle Right Sidebar arrow button to expand the panel.
Navigate to the Properties Panel in the Right Sidebar to make modifications to the selected reference line. Depending on the type of line selected, there will be tools that allow you to modify the Base Point, End Point, Intersection, Offset and Line Direction.
Warning
Modifying a reference line that other objects and their reference lines depend on can have unintended consequences, especially when changing fundamental properties like the Line Type.
Open the reference lines menu by clicking Menu next to Reference Lines in the Collections Subpanel. Click Delete Unused Reference Lines.
