topic Re: Draw Lines between points at right angles in ArcGIS Pro Questions

Draw Lines between points at right angles

JimWilliams — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 18:04:48 GMT

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.

Re: Draw Lines between points at right angles

Scott_Harris — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 20:58:49 GMT

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

Re: Draw Lines between points at right angles

JimWilliams — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 21:14:52 GMT

Hey Scott,

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

Jim.