Autodesk AUTOSKETCH 8, User Manual

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Using Lock Modifiers
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the letter that appears on the button. The X-axis and Y-axis lock modifiers
must be activated before each point. However, the Orthogonal and Normal
lock modifiers remain active until you type
U on the keyboard. A list of the
letters used to apply lock modifiers appears on page 101.
NOTE X-axis, Y-axis , and Orthogonal lock modifiers reference grid lines—as
the grid is rotated so too are the reference lines for the lock modifiers. For more
information, see “Setting Up the Grid” on page 61.
To enter a point aligned horizontally with the last point.
1 While in a drawing mode, type X to apply the X-axis lock modifier, or click
the X-axis lock modifier button on the All-In-One toolbar.
2 Enter the point using any snap.
To enter a point aligned vertically with the last point
1 While in a drawing mode, type Y to apply the Y-axis lock modifier, or click
the Y-axis lock modifier button on the All-In-One toolbar.
2 Enter the point using any snap.