Straight Objects

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# 2.3.6 Straight Objects

Straight Objects are created by a Left+Drag (Section B.1) on the layout. If Draw Straight Objects is Sticky (Section 2.10.8), Shift+Left+Drag will use the endpoint of the previous line as the starting point.

  Creates a Straight Line of specified color and width.

  Creates a Dimension Line of various sizes.

  Creates Bench-work using different types and orientation of lumber.

  Creates a Table Edge

Bench-work Notes

  Lumber is drawn using the Dressed size which is 0.25" smaller than the indicated size: a 1" x 2" actually measures 0.75" x 1.75". The drawn height of Girders is 0.5" smaller.

  Girders can be drawn in a variety of orientations: normal, inverted or rotated. L-Girders can be drawn with the flange to the Left or Right.

  When using metric units (Section 2.10.7), a 1" x 2" is labeled 50mm x 25mm