Limit

The Limit function generates a parallel at the specified distance from the selected line, which runs in each direction up to the intersection with another selected line.

Generate parallel: With limit

  1. Under CAD > Line > Line, click the Limit button.
  1. Enter the distance of the parallel to the starting line and confirm your entry.
  1. Select the starting line.
  1. Click on the side on which the parallel is to be generated.
  • The parallel is generated and delimited by the first elements it intersects.
  1. Select two lines one after the other that are to delimit the parallel.
  • The parallel is lengthened or shortened up to the points of intersection with the selected lines.
  1. If you want to generate further parallels, repeat steps 3 to 5.
  1. Click Close.
  • The function is ended.