6 replies to this topic

[James Quesenberry]

Is there a way to start a line or insert an object relative to another location?

 

Thank you,

[Keith Almond]

Not as such. What are you trying to achieve? Normally in Softplan you draw what you want, and then move it to where you want it. or at least that's the way I work.

[Carole Berg]

Maybe you are referring to use of the reference point?  You can use a reference point to merge or insert drawings in a specific location onto another drawing.  Look up Reference point in online help, it will guide you through it.

[James Quesenberry]

An example would be starting a line base 6" over from the end point of another line. Instead of having to do it in 2 separate commands like Keith said draw and then move it would be nice just to be able to start the line where it is suppose to start. 

[Yvon Gonthier]

If you draw a line (start, end), then press esc followed by 6" (6+)and the arrow in the direction that you want to start you next line. Hit start then draw your next line.

[Keith Almond]

You know, I do that all the time, and didn't even consciously realize that was what he was asking ... DUH! Old age strikes again .....

[James Quesenberry]

Yvon,

 

Thanks for getting me started Yvon. Here is how I draw a line relative to any other snap location in the drawing.

 

1) Using the line command with cursor snap on, place your cursor over a snap-able location.

 

2) Select the (Home) key then (Esc).       WARNING! Using the mouse to select the reference location instead of the (Home) key could introduce error as you may move the cursor slightly without knowing it.

 

3) Enter the distance and then select the arrow key for the direction you want to start in. Then select the (Home) key again. (Screen will move accordingly if off screen from current position) This will then be the start of the new line.

 

Hope this helps someone.