jzarmin wrote:
Hello again,
Now it appears, that the edit origin moves around when I'm moving the cursor to go click on the reference line.
This is very alarming! Are you sure you don't have Grid Snap on? I would also suggest going to Help > Check for Updates... and making sure you are using the latest build (1010).
jzarmin wrote:
So I must ask what specific sequence of commands others are successfully using to draw a specific-length line parallel or perpendicular to an existing reference line?
If you have your Statusbar active, most of the instructions will be given to you. Window > Palettes > Statusbar.
1. Start your line*;
2. Hit the parallel relative construction method in your control box;
3. Make sure it is indented;
4. Click on the edge of another element (i.e. a line, slab, wall, etc - not an object), using the mercedes cursor**;
5. Hit R or D and then the distance then enter***
* You can start your line after hitting the parallel relative construction method too.
** Alternatively you can define your own reference vector, by selcting two points anywhere you like.
*** If you have the Tracker active and prefer polar coordinates & direct numeric input enabled in your Work Environment, you don't need to hit the R or D first, just the distance and enter.
Otherwise you can just use Guide Lines, which is probably easier in AC10 anyway. If you have guide lines active and Parallel to the active Guide Line enabled in your Work Environment, you simply need to do this:
1. Hover over the parallel edge until the instant guide line appears*;
2. Make this an active guide line by running your cursor along it until it turns bold and orange;
3. Start your line and snap it to the guide line that appears with the parallel symbol on it;
4. Enter the distance as above.
* If you don't have an edge you can place a guide line between two points bystart to draw an edge of any tool and before finishing, use the context menu to place a guide line or convert to a guide line segment.
Hope that helps.
Cheers,
Link.
