Practical Autodesk AutoCAD 2021 and AutoCAD LT 2021

Using ortho mode

So far, we have used the line command to make geometries in arbitrary directions. But if you want to restrict the direction of your lines to horizontal and vertical directions, then you can use ortho mode. Ortho mode restricts the movement of the cursor to a horizontal or vertical direction only, so with ortho mode active, you will be able to make lines only in a horizontal or vertical direction. To activate ortho mode, you can use the following workflow:

1. Click on the ortho mode icon in the status bar, as in the following screenshot, or press the F8 function key on your keyboard:

Figure 2.18: The ortho mode icon in the status ...