How Do You Create a Breakline in AutoCAD?

Creating a Breakline in AutoCAD

When working with AutoCAD, it is important to know how to create a breakline. A breakline is a line that symbolizes a gap or interruption in an object or drawing. In this tutorial, we will explore different methods of creating breaklines in AutoCAD.

Method 1: Using the BREAKLINE command
The easiest way to create a breakline in AutoCAD is by using the BREAKLINE command. Here are the steps:

1. Type “BREAKLINE” in the command line and press Enter. 2. Specify the first point of the breakline. 3.

Specify the second point of the breakline. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as needed to create additional segments of the breakline. 5. Press Enter once you have finished creating all segments.

Method 2: Using the Divide command
Another method to create breaklines is by using the Divide command. Here’s how:

1. Type “DIVIDE” in the command line and press Enter. Specify the object you want to divide with a breakline.

3. Enter the number of segments you want for your breakline. Press Enter to complete the process.

Note: The Divide command divides an object into equal segments by inserting points along its length or perimeter.

Method 3: Using polyline with gaps
You can also create breaklines using polylines with gaps between them:

1. Type “PLINE” in the command line and press Enter. Specify the starting point of your polyline. Specify subsequent points to draw each segment of your polyline, leaving gaps where you want your breaklines. Press Enter once you have finished creating your polyline.

  • Tips:
  • If you want to create multiple parallel lines, you can use the Offset command before creating your polylines.
  • To create a dashed or dotted breakline, you can change the linetype of your polyline using the LTYPE command.

Summary

In this tutorial, we explored three methods for creating breaklines in AutoCAD. The BREAKLINE command allows you to create breaklines by specifying points, the Divide command divides an object into segments, and using polylines with gaps can also be an effective way to create breaklines.

Remember to experiment with different methods to find the one that suits your needs best. AutoCAD offers various tools and commands to help you create and manipulate objects efficiently.

Now that you have learned how to create breaklines, you can incorporate them into your drawings to better represent gaps or interruptions in your designs.