Relative Construction Methods

In addition to the Guide Lines feature, the relative construction methods also constrain the element construction direction to a constant angle or offset. They are accessible from the Drafting Aids toolbar:

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They can also be accessed from the third button of the Control Box.

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Note: The Control Box is not visible by default. To show it, choose its name from the Window > Palettes menu.

See Control Box for more information.

These Relative Construction Methods are described here:

Parallel and Perpendicular Constraints

Angle Bisector Constraint

Offset and Multiple Offset Constraints (Relative Construction Methods)

Aligning Elements to a Surface in 3D

Special Snap Points on Temporary Vector