Draw Lines between points at right angles

Question

Hello,

I was wondering if there was a way to create lines at 90 degree or 45 degree angles for example. I have two points, I need a line to connect them. Is there a way to select point A then point B and have it draw a line at a right angle between them? Like the create rectangle but only half of it.

JimWilliams · Answer

Hey Scott,

Very helpful, I think direction Direction will do what I am looking for. Thank you for help!

Jim.

Scott_Harris · Answer

Hi Jim,

You could actually use the Rectangle tool to create lines, and then perform some cleanup with Split and delete:

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Or if you don't want to do ANY cleanup, you can get fancy with a construction tool like Direction-Direction on the Edit toolbar - note that I'm toggling between the construction tools: Line > Direction-Direction > back to Line

There are probably other ways too. One thing to note, when I'm setting the Direction, I have my direction units set to quadrant bearing and I'm using the numeric codes for the quadrants, but you can use polar units if that's easier.

Does that help?

Scott