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Bisect Line Tool

What it Does​

Draws a new line from a corner, halfway between the two lines that make the corner. To bisect an angle means to split it into two equal parts.

Use this when you need a line that divides a corner evenly, such as the fold line of a mitered corner.

The two lines must meet at a shared point. If they do not, the tool tells you to cancel and choose two lines that meet.

How to Use​

  1. Activate the tool by selecting the Bisect Line icon
  2. Select the two lines that meet at the corner, then select Continue
  3. Enter the Length of the new line, in the unit shown
  4. Select Preview to see the new line. It starts at the corner
  5. Enter a name in the Name box. This names the new end point
  6. Choose a color in the Style box. The color is applied to the end point, not the line
  7. Select Save to keep the line, or Cancel to leave without adding it
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The length must be more than zero. You can type a number or a formula. See Entering Values.

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The distance must be greater than 0. If it is 0 or empty, a message asks you to enter a distance and nothing is drawn.

🧠Memorization

When you memorize a draft, the bisecting line is remembered along with the length you entered.