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Does your workflow have you using the Offset command to create parallel lines often? Perhaps something like plan views of walls, or maybe an item showing a material\u2019s thickness? Do you do it all the time? Maybe there\u2019s a better way. Let\u2019s take a look at multilines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chances are you\u2019re not even aware of them. You won\u2019t find the command in the Ribbon, but typing MLINE on the command line will get you started. You already know how to draw Lines and Plines, so you know how to draw Mlines too: start point, next point, etc. And it even has a C for close option too. Go ahead, give it a try. I\u2019ll wait. What did you get? You got a double line, with each edge parallel to the other. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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OK, that can be handy. Let\u2019s explore Mlines a little further. Hopefully you noticed some available options when the command is launched. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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You can set the justification, that is, the Mline is drawn justified to either the top or bottom line, or from the center point between them (the zero option). You can set a scale, but if you need to double the distance between lines, I\u2019d suggest creating a new style. Which brings me to the last option, Style, which will allow you to specify an existing Mline Style. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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To create new styles or modify existing ones, you\u2019ll use the MLSTYLE command. There are several options available, the most important of which is probably Offset<\/a>. That\u2019s where you\u2019ll set the distance between your parallel lines. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Final Words<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So now we\u2019ve saved some steps in making parallel lines. We\u2019ve completely cut out launching the Offset command, verifying or setting the offset distance, and selecting what we just drew. If your workflow has you doing this often, starting with Mlines may save you significant time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also notice they act like Plines once drawn, that is they are a single object. If you need them to become separate lines, no worries, just Explode them like you might a Pline. In fact, that may become part of your normal workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

True, this tip may not apply to everyone, but if you don\u2019t even know about a command, you can\u2019t use it. So, if you\u2019re constantly making parallel lines, give it a try. At least you know about it now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Tuesday Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Check out our whole Tuesday Tips series<\/a> for ideas on how to make AutoCAD work for you. Do you have any favorite AutoCAD tips? Tell us in the comments! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Does your workflow have you using the Offset command to create parallel lines often? Perhaps something like plan views of walls, or maybe an item showing a material\u2019s thickness? Do you do it all the time? Maybe there\u2019s a better way. Let\u2019s take a look at multilines. Chances are you\u2019re not even aware of them. 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