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On the Draw toolbar, select the FreeSketch Command
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On the ribbon, set the line and arc element types with Element Type, and clear the other element types.
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Drag to draw a line or arc. When you stop moving the pointer, do not release the mouse button.
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Drag to draw a series of line segments and arcs, continuing to hold the mouse button as you draw each line and arc.
If you release the mouse button while you are drawing, you can start drawing at the
last end point you entered. Confirm that End Point is set on the SmartSketch dialog.
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When you have finished, release the mouse button.
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Use Adjust to adjust the geometry you draw.
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When Adjust is off, the software interprets the exact movements of your pointer.
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When Adjust is on, the software interprets the lines as horizontal or vertical and the arcs as tangent to the connected elements.
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If Maintain Relationships is set, the software places relationship handles.
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The software recognizes relationships at the start point and end point of the line. If Maintain Relationships is set, the software places a connect relationship handle where the two lines meet.