Create a center line

The Center Line tool is located on the toolbar under the Geometry tool group.

  1. Select Geometry > Center Line center line icon.
  2. Specify two lines or straight edges.

The tool creates a center line between the two edges.

Modify a center line

To modify the length of a center line, select an existing center line and use the gray arrow grips to adjust the length.

     
default center line selected center line modified center line
Default Center Line Selected Center Line Modified Center Line

Create Automated Center Lines

Automatically create center lines for all holes in a view by adjusting the Automated Center Marks and Center Lines settings in the Drawing View dialog. You can do that while creating the view, or later by double-clicking the view.

  1. In the Automated Center Marks and Center Lines section of the Drawing View dialog, choose the hole types that receive automated center lines:
    • Center Lines:
      • Hole: Creates a center line for hole features.
      • Round Extrudes: Creates a center line for round extrudes.
      • Round Cuts: Creates a center line for round cuts.
  2. Select OK or Close.

Center lines are created for the selected hole types.