To Create Lines by Specifying Bearings

From the start point (1), specify the quadrant (2). Then specify the quadrant bearing (3) and distance (4).

  1. Click Home tabDraw panelLine drop-downCreate Line By Bearing Find.
  2. Select a temporary start point for the angle measurement by clicking in the drawing or by using the .P, .N, or .G point filters.
  3. Specify a quadrant number by either clicking in the drawing or entering a value between 1 and 4.
  4. Specify the quadrant bearing within the quadrant by clicking in the drawing or entering a quadrant bearing using the angular units for the drawing.
  5. Specify the distance by either clicking in the drawing or entering a distance.
  6. Continue to specify quadrant bearings and distances to define line segments. Or press Enter to return to the Line command prompt where you can use additional options to define the line.