Re-sizing lines using the handles

[Trillian]

Ok all, I've a hopefully easy one for you this time.

In one file, when I try to make a line longer using the handles to another element, it won't lock to 90 degrees when I hold down shift and it disappears off to an angle.

I'm drawing in top plan, unrotated. It happens to any new line I draw.

Thanks

[PVA - Admin]

Your angle snapping appears to be disabled in the Snapping palette.

[Kevin McAllister]

I doubt that's the problem because I never have the angle snap icon (circle with cross hairs and one diagonal) selected with my own setup. I always use the shift key. I'm willing to bet its because so many other snaps are selected and one is taking priority over the others. Try unselecting everything except object (the box with the centre point) and intersection (the two crossing lines).

Kevin

[bc]

Screen Plane vs Layer Plane?

[Trillian]

Screen Plane vs Layer Plane?

bc wins the prize!

Thanks all for the help, I tried the others first but when I switched the line to screen plane the problem was solved.

I'm guessing as a mostly 2D worker I should only use screen plane? I do use wall tool for generating elevations though but won't be making a switch to full BIM anytime soon.

[PVA - Admin]

I'm guessing as a mostly 2D worker I should only use screen plane?.

Generally, yes.

http://kbase.vectorworks.net/questions/1086/Working+with+Screen+and+Layer+Planes