How do I create auxiliary lines?
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3.23.0.0 (3.23.0)
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Jul 18 2019
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42e52bf
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5.5.1
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x86_64
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MSVC++ 12.0 (2013)
Create auxiliary lines
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Re: Create auxiliary lines
Every line tool in QCAD offers the option to create a construction line (X-Line, Infinite line) instead of a line segment:
https://qcad.org/doc/qcad/latest/refere ... e/doc/Line
Simply choose the desired line type in the options toolbar at the top when creating a line.
Auxiliary lines / constructions are typically created on a separate layer, for example one called "auxiliary".
P.S.: Please avoid ALL CAPITALS in forum titles and posts, thanks. I've adjusted your title.
https://qcad.org/doc/qcad/latest/refere ... e/doc/Line
Simply choose the desired line type in the options toolbar at the top when creating a line.
Auxiliary lines / constructions are typically created on a separate layer, for example one called "auxiliary".
P.S.: Please avoid ALL CAPITALS in forum titles and posts, thanks. I've adjusted your title.
Re: Create auxiliary lines
Thank you for the response
I cannot locate the options that is mentioned in the link. I have searched the qcad book and no mention is made of these line options.
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I cannot locate the options that is mentioned in the link. I have searched the qcad book and no mention is made of these line options.
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Re: Create auxiliary lines
Almost there. Click one of the line tool (whichever is appropriate), then you'll see the options toolbar:
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Re: Create auxiliary lines
Thank you Andrew, I can see it!
Now I need to understand how it works...A bit different to what I have been used to in an application I used quite a while ago. (Caddie)
Now I need to understand how it works...A bit different to what I have been used to in an application I used quite a while ago. (Caddie)
Re: Create auxiliary lines
The important thing to realise is that construction lines are just ordinary entities in QCAD. The only thing that makes them construction lines is the fact that you know they are intended as construction lines. To visualise that, place them on a separate layer and give that layer a colour that is distinguishable from the rest of the drawing. You can also place arcs, circles, etc. on that layer. Everything that is intended as auxiliary construction.