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To draw a line:
1. Click the Line tool in the toolbar.
2. Click the line start point and click again to set the endpoint.
3. Right-click to stop drawing line segments.
4. Edit the length of an existing line segment by selecting the segment and clicking its temporary dimension
number. Type in the new length and press Enter.
Tip: To draw lines of an exact length, enter a numeric value after setting the start point and line direction. To draw just a
single line segment, click the left mouse button to set the start point and drag the cursor. Release to set the endpoint.
Tip: In addition to setting line properties, you can add fills, gradients, and patterns to closed shapes using the Fill tool and
Properties toolbar.
Add Text
AutoCAD Freestyle makes it easy to add notes or descriptions
to your drawings.
To add text:
1. Click the Text tool.
2. Click the paper where you want to add text.
3. Select the font, font size, and other formatting options
from the Text toolbar.
4. Type your text.
5. When finished, click the green check mark next to the text.
6. To exit the Text tool, select another tool or press ESC.
Tip: To edit existing text, click the Text tool, and then click the text you want to edit. Alternatively, you can select the text
and then click the Pencil icon to its right to enter text editing mode.
To add a symbol:
1. Select a category of symbols (such as Appliances) by
clicking the drop-down list of libraries on the Symbol
Libraries palette.
2. Scroll through the symbol previews until you find the symbol you want.
3. To insert the symbol into your drawing, click and drag it to the drawing. Release the mouse button when the
symbol is where you want it.
Tip: When browsing for symbols, collapse sub-libraries by clicking the arrow to the left of the sub-category name.
Add Dimensions
You can add permanent dimensions to all objects,
including arcs, circles, lines, and doodles to call out specific
measurements for your project.
Tip: To change the color of a dimension line, select it and click a new color in the Properties toolbar.
Learn While Drawing
Everything you need to learn about AutoCAD Freestyle is right in the
product, including help panels that explain each drawing tool. You’ll
be drawing in no time—no training required. Click the Question Mark
icon to show or hide help panels.
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