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title: Line
description: "The line object is the most basic and common object in drawings of any discipline. ## Precision in Specifying Point Locations - Use object snap , to snap to locations on objects - Use Orthogonal locking, Ortho Mode (F8), to…"
url: "https://www.dwgsee.com/cad/support/docs/line/"
updated: "2024-11-13"
category: User Guide / Create Objects
tags:
  - Command Line
  - Commands for Linear Geometric Objects
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# Line

The line object is the most basic and common object in drawings of any discipline.

## Precision in Specifying Point Locations

- Use object snap , to snap to locations on objects
- Use Orthogonal locking, Ortho Mode (F8), to constrain cursor movement to the
  horizontal and vertical directions
- Use angle overrides to lock the cursor to a specified angle

## How to draw a line with the specific angle and length?

1. Command line enter: Line or L, or Click Menu “Draw/Line”.
2. Specify the first point.
3. Do one of the following to specify the angle: Enter the left angle bracket (<) and the
   angle, for example <30, and move the cursor to indicate the direction.
4. Do one of the following to specify the length: Enter the length of the line, for example
   25.