Use the Insert item Line shape option when creating a single segment line.

Shortcuts

Default Keys: None

Default Menu: Insert

Command: Insert option Line for example, Insert Copper Line

Locating this option

Available from: Insert menu > option > Line option

Interacting with this option

Items which interact with this option on the context menu are:

Change Layer | Change Style | Filled Shape | Online DRC | Display Clearances

Note: Online DRC and Display Clearances are only available when using shapes on electrical layers, such as the Insert Copper mode.

These items also affect the option and are found on the Options - Interaction dialog.

How To Insert A Line

  1. From the Insert menu, select Copper or Shape etc., then Line.
  2. Start the Line by single clicking the mouse at the start point in the design, hold down and drag the cursor to the finish point of the Line.

The Line may be restricted to 45 degree steps or be any angle by checking the Free Movement option on the context menu.

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