XLINE command

XLINE Command

Creates a construction line of infinite length.

Xlines are useful for creating construction and reference lines, and

for trimming boundaries.

Command: XL (Enter)

XLINE

Specify a point or [Hor/Ver/Ang/Bisect/Offset]:

Point

Specifies the location of the infinite line using two points through

which it passes.

The xline is created through the specified point.

Hor

Creates a horizontal xline passing through a specified point.

The xline is created parallel to the X axis.

Ver

Creates a vertical xline passing through a specified point.

The xline is created parallel to the Y axis.

Ang

Creates an xline at a specified angle.

Angle of Xline

Specifies the angle at which to place the line.
Reference
: Specifies the angle from a selected reference line. The angle is; measured counterclockwise from the reference line.

Bisect

Creates an xline that passes through the selected angle vertex and

bisects the angle between the first and second line.

The xline lies in the plane determined by the three points.

Offset

Creates an xline parallel to another object.

Offset Distance

Specifies the distance the xline is offset from the selected object.

Through

Creates an xline offset from a line and passing through a specified

point.

Related reference:

Commands for linear geometric objects.

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