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Chapter 4 - SketchingNode on FigureOn the FigureMidpoint of Figure4.8.5 Inference LinesDuring sketching, inference lines are displayed to provide a visual aid for aligning nodes. Inferencelines appear as dashed lines and are automatically generated when your cursor is vertically orhorizontally aligned with existing nodes or points, including the origin.4.8.6 Direct Coordinate EntryYou can enter Cartesian and/or Polar coordinates while sketching to define start/endpoints, centerpoints, and angular and radial values.‣ To use direct coordinate entry:1. Select any sketch figure tool.2. Right-click in the work area and select Direct Coordinate Entry from the pop-up menu,OR from the Sketch menu, select Direct Coordinate Entry.OR click the Direct Coordinate Entry icon from the toolbar. The Direct CoordinateEntry dialog box appears.103

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