To Transparently Specify a Length by Selecting an Object

Use the Match Length transparent command to specify a distance value as the length of an existing object.

  1. When you are prompted to enter a length or a distance in a command, do one of the following:
    • Click Transparent Commands tab Plan panel Match Length .
    • Right-click to display the Transparent Commands context menu Match Length.
    • Activate the Transparent Commands toolbar and select Match Length .
    • Enter 'ml (the last letter is an L).
  2. Select an AutoCAD line or a solved alignment line.