The perpendicular constraint causes selected lines, curves, or ellipse axes to lie at 90 degrees to one another.
- On the ribbon, click
Sketch tab
Constrain panel
Perpendicular Constraint
. - Click the first line, curve, or ellipse axis.
- Click the second line, curve, or ellipse axis.
- Continue to place perpendicular constraints, or do one of the following to quit:
- Right-click, and select Done.
- Press Esc.
- Select another command.
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Note: To add a perpendicular constraint to a spline, the constraint must be applied endpoint to endpoint between the spline and the other curve.