Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
LENGTHENING OBJECTS
Exercise 21
1. Start AutoCAD 2010.
2. Open the fi le
Exercise_21.dwg
.
3. Using the
Lengthen
command and the
Delta
option, shorten the two
vertical lines by 1 unit.
4. Using the
Lengthen
command and the
Total
option, make the total length
of the two horizontal lines = 5.
5. As you can see, the lower line did not come to the end like the upper line.
6. Using the
Lengthen
command and the
Percent
option, set percent = 104,
and select the end of the line.
7.
The output should look like the following:
8. Save the fi le and close it.
4.8 THE JOIN COMMAND
While you are modifying your drawing you may end up with a line broken
into segments, which you will need to join into one single line. The same
thing may happen with arcs.
If you have a polyline, you can join other objects to it, such as lines and arcs.
Make sure you are in the
Home
tab on the
Ribbon
, and, by extending the
Modify
panel, select the
Lengthen
button.
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