How to Make a Line from a Specific Distance in AutoCAD?

You can create a line of a specific distance in AutoCAD using the "Line" command and specifying the desired length. Here's how:

1. Start the "Line" Command: Type "line" in the command line and press Enter.
2. Specify the Starting Point: Click on the drawing area to define the starting point of your line.
3. Enter the Distance: Type the desired length of the line followed by the appropriate unit (e.g., "10" for 10 units, "10m" for 10 meters, "10ft" for 10 feet). Press Enter.
4. End the Line: AutoCAD will automatically draw a line from the starting point to the specified distance. To end the line command, press Enter again.

Example:

To create a line 5 units long, you would:

• Start the "Line" command.
• Click to define the starting point.
• Type "5" and press Enter.
• Press Enter again to end the command.

Practical Insights:

• You can use the "@" symbol to specify the distance relative to the starting point. For example, "@10,0" would create a line 10 units long horizontally from the starting point.
• You can use the "L" command to draw a line of a specific length and angle. For example, "L 10<30" would create a line 10 units long at an angle of 30 degrees.