The Line By Bearing command runs the AutoCAD Line command combined with the ‘BD transparent command so you can specify a direction and distance for the line segment.
From the start point (1), specify the quadrant (2). Then specify the bearing (3) and distance (4).
To create a line by specifying bearings
- Click Home tab
Draw panelLine drop-downCreate Line By Bearing
. - Select a temporary start point for the angle measurement by clicking in the drawing or by using the .P, .N, or .G point filters.
- Specify a quadrant number by either clicking in the drawing or entering a value between 1 and 4.
- Specify the bearing within the quadrant by clicking in the drawing or entering a bearing using the angular units for the drawing.
- Specify the distance by either clicking in the drawing or entering a distance.
- Continue to specify 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.