The Line By Side Shot command runs the AutoCAD Line command combined with the ‘SS transparent command so you can specify one or more point locations relative to a fixed point by specifying an angle (bearing, azimuth, angle, or deflection) and distance.
After defining the reference line, specify an angle and distance to the points that will define the line segment. From the reference line (1-2) and start point (2), specify points (3, 4, 5).
- Click Home tab
Draw panelLine drop-downCreate Line By Side Shot
. - Specify a temporary reference line by doing one of the following:
- Select a line.
- Enter Points, or P, and then specify a start point and endpoint for the line.
The following prompt is displayed:
Specify angle or [Counter-clockwise/Bearing/Deflection/aZimuth]:
- Enter an angle by doing one of the following:
- Enter an angle in angular units for the drawing.
- Enter Bearing, or B, and then specify the angle by specifying a quadrant and a bearing.
- Enter Deflection, or D, then specify a deflection angle.
- Enter aZimuth, or Z, and then specify an azimuth.
- Enter C to switch the direction of the angle between clockwise and counterclockwise.
- Specify a distance by either clicking in the drawing or entering a distance.
- Continue to specify angles and distances to define line segments. Or presss Enter to return to the Line command prompt where you can use additional options to define the line.