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How to use perpendicular object snap in AutoCAD

1.
a)Open AutoCAD application from desktop shortcut icon or start menu.
b)Open previously saved document.

2.Turn OFF all the tools from status bar by clicking the icons individually.

3.Now right click on “Object snap” icon and select “Settings” option from the popup menu.

4.Now click on “Clear All” button, then tick mark on “Object snap On” and “Perpendicular” check boxes and click on “OK” button.

5.Select “Line” command tool from Draw panel.

6.Type “8,6” as starting point of the line and press ENTER KEY.

7.Move the cursor onto the right most line and pick a point after showing Perpendicular snap appears.

8.Press ENTER KEY to exit from Line command.

9.Now again select “Line” command tool from Draw panel.

10.Move the cursor on to the right most inclined line and pick a point after “Perpendicular” snap mark displayed.

11.Move the cursor right ward and pick another point of the line.

12.Press ENTER KEY from key board to exit from line command.

13.Now save the current drawing by clicking on save icon from quick access tool bar.

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