ATHENA > Drawing aids > Auxiliary line perpendicular to cross hairs
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ATH Drawing aids and ATHENA Auxiliary lines
Command input:
ath_hi9s
With this command you create an auxiliary line running perpendicular to the cross hairs which also runs through the specified point.
Input request
Specify passing point of the auxiliary line or [?]:
Using the mouse or by entering coordinates, you define the point through which the auxiliary line is to run.
With the option ? you call the help.
Note
• Auxiliary lines are infinite lines (object type XLINE). You will find further information about Xlines in your AutoCAD documentation.
• For auxiliary lines ATHENA uses its own system layer (as standard ATH AUX). Use the Dialog box System layer to adapt the layer properties to your own requirements.
Option Polar
>> Enter angle <0>:
Enter a polar angle from the old point.
>> Enter distance:
Enter a polar distance. The new base point is then defined.