Create Base Line Ruler
- Last UpdatedAug 06, 2026
- 2 minute read
Adds a base line ruler to an orthogonal view.
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You are prompted to Select view
Note: The prompt does not display if a view is already selected.
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Click to identify the view, a preview of the ruler displays.
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You are prompted to Specify insertion point or
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Input B and press Enter.
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The ruler is created and positioned at the base line of the view.
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Throughout the ruler creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.

Grid
Press the down arrow key and select Grid to modify the ruler association with a grid.
Centre line
Press the down arrow key and select Centre line to create a ruler at the centre line of the view.
Base line
Press the down arrow key and select Base line to create a ruler at the base line of the view.

The new GRDRLR element displays in the Draw Explorer.
