Lines - Floating Line

Last updated: 2023-01-11

Overview

Creates a Line that is tangent to a selected Arc or Circle object. The Line is displayed dynamically with the cursor position until the final end point is selected.

Usage

WisDOT Design tab> Draw panel > Lines dropdown > Floating Line

The tool can also be accessed from the command line: DOTDRAWFLOATINGLINE.

1. Select arc or circle: Select an arc or circle to draw a line tangent from.
2. Select end point [Reverse TangentTo PerpendicularTo]: Click the desired end point for the line or:
   1. Reverse: Select this option to reverse the direction of the line prior to clicking on the desired end point.
   2. TangentTo: Select this option to set the end point tangent to another Arc or Circle.
      1. Select second arc or circle: Select the second arc or circle.
      2. Select desired tangent: All possible tangent lines will be displayed. Select the line that is desired.
   3. PerpendicularTo: Select this option to set the end point perpendicular to another Arc, Circle, or Line.
      1. Select second line, arc, or circle: Select the second line, arc, or circle.
      2. Select desired line: All possible lines will be displayed. Select the line that is desired.