Parallel relation

A parallel relation can exist between two lines, axes or chamfers, including the coordinate axes.

To detect a parallel relation implicitly

1. Place the first control point of a line or axis.
2. Point to position the line or axis preview to be parallel to another line, axis or chamfer until the Parallel relation indicator appears.

NOTE: Parallel relations can be detected implicitly only if the Parallel check box in the Tools | Options | Relations tab is selected.

To detect a parallel relation explicitly

• Use Parallel-to snapping.

Example

In the first example, the end point of a line is drawn (1) to make the line parallel to another line (2).

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