Drawing With the Parallel Line Tool
- Click on point A.
- Click on point B to draw the first set of lines.
- Click on point C.
- To draw at an angle, press Shift.
- When point D is clicked, the first set of lines are drawn.
To draw a new connected set of parallel lines:
- Click the mouse or press Enter while the cursor is still at the end of the first set.
- Move the cursor to draw the new set of parallel lines. Click or press Enter when done.
To close the last set of parallel lines:
- Press the Control Key while terminating the current set of parallel lines to cause them to be "closed."
For accuracy, draw with the arrow keys.
- Use them to position the cursor on point C.
- Press Enter
- Use them to move to point D.
- When Enter is pressed, the line is drawn.
More Info
- Adjust the space between walls from the Options Menu or the Preferences "Drawing" tab.
- When drawing with the mouse, lines are adjusted to plumb or level unless Shift is pressed.
- When drawing with the keyboard, the keys in the number pad move a fixed distance.
This distance can be adjusted with the Plus and Minus keys.
The separate arrow keys always move one pixel on each
click.
- Lines can also be drawn by dragging between two points.
When the button is released at the end point, the line is drawn.
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