How do you change the length of a line in Draftsight?

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How do I change a dimension in Draftsight?

To modify Dimensions:

Type EditDimension at the command prompt.
Specify an option: Angle. Rotates the Dimension text of existing Dimensions. Specify the rotation angle. …
Select the Dimension to update.
Press Enter. The specified Dimensions are updated.

How do I change the length of a line in Solidworks?

In an open sketch, do one of the following:

To change the length of the line, select one of the endpoints and drag to lengthen or shorten the line.
To move the line, select the line and drag the line to another position.
To change the angle of a line, select an endpoint and drag to a different angle.

How do I make dimensions bigger in Draftsight?

Click Format > Text Style (or type TextStyle). In the Options dialog box, the Drafting Styles page opens and Text expands.

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Under Height, set:

Annotative Scaling. …
Match text orientation to Sheet. …
Height or Sheet text height.

How do you specify line length in CAD?

A Specific Length

Click Home tab > Draw panel > Line. Find.
Specify the start point.
Do one of the following to specify the length: Move the cursor to indicate the direction and angle, and enter the length, for example 6.5. …
Press the Spacebar or Enter.

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How do you shorten the length of a line in AutoCAD?

I like to use the Lengthen command as follows to shorten the incoming line:

Enter Command: Lengthen and press Return.
Use the Delta option and enter a negative value to specify the length you would like to cut off, e.g., -2 or -50.
Choose the line you want to make shorter.

How do you measure in Draftsight?

Click Tools > Inquiry > Get Distance (or type GetDistance). In the graphics area, select two points between which to measure. Distance: Measures the absolute distance between points. Angle in XY Plane: Measures the angle to the second point starting from the X-axis.

How do I shorten a section line in Solidworks?

Right-click on an existing section view or its cutting line and click Edit Cutting Line. For some complex section views created with SOLIDWORKS 2013, you must select an insertion point before you can modify them.