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April 30, 2024
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Constrained vertical line draws as 91°...

  • April 30, 2024
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Dear all,

 

As per the photo below, when I draw a vertical line and I constrain it vertically by holding down the shift button, its angle is labelled as being 91°.

 

I know the line I am drawing is vertical, however, this becomes an issue when I am measuring an angle that is not vertical. How do I know the measured angle is accurate, if Illustrator thinks a vertical line is 91°?

 

 

Am I missing something here?

 

Thanks!

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Ton Frederiks
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Community Expert
April 30, 2024

Did you check the constrain angle in Preferences?

 

Emil JaboAuthor
Participating Frequently
April 30, 2024

Hi Ton,

 

Yes, its 0°...

 

Ton Frederiks
Community Expert
Community Expert
April 30, 2024

Any snapping active in the View menu (snap to pixel?).

Emil JaboAuthor
Participating Frequently
April 30, 2024

What I mean is: how can I trust what the labels are displaying, if the label state that a straight vertical line is 91°?