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
- From the Insert menu, select Copper or Shape etc., then Line.
- 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.
Related Topics
Insert Polygon | Insert Rectangle | Insert Circle | Insert Triangle | Properties - Shape Items