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Enter Direct Distances
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To draw a line using direct distance entry

  1. Start the LINE command and specify the first point.
  2. Move the pointing device until the rubber-band line extends at the same angle as the line you want to draw.
  3. Enter a distance at the command prompt.

    The line is drawn at the length and angle you specified.