This command can be used to measure the perpendicular distance of 1 or 2 points to 1 or 2 lines. This can be helpful in placing buildings for proper setback from lot lines. After selecting the lot lines and the building, the command allows you to drag the building while a real time display on the side-bar menu shows the perpendicular distances to the lot lines. After experimenting you can press T to type in the values to move to. The second line and point are optional.
Select 1st Lot line to measure perpendicular from.
Select object: select line
Select 2nd Lot line to measure perpendicular from ([Enter] for
none).
Select object: select line
Select entity to move at 1st point to measure from:
Select object: ENDPOINT of (Pick a point on
polyline.)
Pick a 2nd point on entity to measure from ([Enter] for
none). END of (Pick a point.) Pick another endpoint of
the polyline representing the building.
Drag-Pick new Location or [T]ype in Move distance(s) [C] to
Cancel: T Either drag the building to a location and
press the pick button on your pointing device or press T to enter
the distances.
You may have to use a negative distance to move to the proper
side of lot line!
Distance from 1st line: 10
Distance from 2nd line: 20
The building is then moved to your specification.
Pulldown Menu Location: Area/Layout
Keyboard Command: setback
Prerequisite: Lot lines and polyline representing the
building should be plotted.