AutoCAD 2018 and Inventor 2018 Tutorial By Tutorial Books (www.engbookspdf.com)

Part 1: AutoCAD Basics
Using Object Snap Tracking
Object Snap tracking is the movement of pointer
along the trace lines originating from the keypoints
of objects. Object Snap Tracking works only when
the Object Snap mode is turned on. In the following
example, you will learn to use Object Snap Tracking
for creating objects.
Move the pointer and place it on the
endpoint of the lower horizontal line.
Example:
Select the Object Snap Tracking button
from the Status bar.
Move the pointer vertically upward; you
will notice the trace line, as shown below.
(OR)
Open the Drafting Settings dialog and click
Click on the trace line to create an inclined
the Object Snap tab.
line.
Select the Object Snap Tracking On check
Snap the pointer to the endpoint of the
box.
lower horizontal line and click.
Click OK.
Use the Line tool and draw the objects as
Right-click and select Enter.
shown below.
Click the Circle button on the Draw panel of
the ribbon.
Place the pointer over the lower endpoint of
the inclined line and move horizontally; you
will notice that a trace line is displayed.
Press the ENTER key twice to start drawing
lines from the last point.
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