To Create Lines Tangent to a Specified Point

Select the location of the tangent point and then specify a distance by picking two points or entering a value.

  1. Click Home tabDraw panelLine drop-downCreate Line Tangent From Point Find.
  2. Select the arc or line object to extend the line from.
  3. Specify the point of tangency on the object.
  4. Specify a distance by either clicking in the drawing or entering a distance.