Guide Points

star50

I remember from using Sketchup the ability to use Guide points.
What would be the eqivalent in Shape.
If I want to place an object that is a combination of measurements from an existing object, surely its best to set it up with some guide lines, and then use the object tool.

Billie

Hi star50,

One way would be to use Infinite Lines, or just polylines and create the guide geometry you need. You can delete it afterwards, or you could place it on a layer that you hide when not needed.

To quickly create an Infinite Line, you can use the shortcut 'XL'.

All the best,
Billie

star50

Hi Billie,
Thanks for that. I had thought of the polylines, however your Layer suggestion gives it better control, and the Infinite Lines I haven't ever used, but can now see a real use for them.

Tom Foster

XLs invaluable - use them all the time. Trim the XL's ends away to form the new line you want - or Just delete afterwards - simplest.

star50

Thanks Tom, I hadn't even thought they were just lines, and you could trim them.