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Attachments arallel.cadxWhen I started my last piece of work, I was able to draw a centerline, then draw two parallel lines to it, at distances of 21mm and -21mm . Both 7.5.4 and 8.0.2 are acting erratic in that if I draw the center line ( say vertically ) and ask for a -21mm offset, depending upon the applications mood, I may get a +21mm offset or a -21mm offset for the new line.If I draw the first line horizontally and then ask for a -21 mm offset, and then ask for a second line at +21, I get TWO at -21.

Ah.. never mind, the manual says that even after entering an offset distance ( which ignores the sign ) , you have to click in the direction of the offset. RTFM

Hello,you have to enable the side selection by the click in the options.Thorsten Ah.. never mind, the manual says that even after entering an offset distance ( which ignores the sign ) , you have to click in the direction of the offset. RTFM__

Back with an misunderstanding. If I draw a vertical line, then choose parallel line, then select the original one that I have drawn, I can either enter an offset, or click. If I only enter an offset, the application ignores the sign and drop a parallel line - 50-50 chance of it being the correct side. If I click, the application ignores my typed in entry and draws the parallel where I clicked. The User Manual says:2b. Enter a offset distance. 3b. Click on which side you want the parallel line to be drawn.Seems I am missing something, can't have it both ways.Just now, I drew a vertical line, entered -21mm and had the cursor to the Right ( + ) side of the original line and the app drew the line 21 mm offset in the -x direction.If I enter the -21mm and then click to the Right (+) side, I get the parallel where I click.I can see confusion if I were to draw a perfect 45 degree line; that being which direction to Minus the offset x, or y. ThanksAl

Ah... got it now! In the Options Menu, the last check box forces the side pick.Sorry for the troubles.Al