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I noticed a while back there is no constraint specific setting a specific angle. Until now, it's not been a nag. Is it me, or is there a need for an angle constraint? So, I employ various tricks or rules like measuring the angle with the regular dimension tool to verify I have the angle I want. But, in constraints-based work, if I want to start with a line at 22° down from screen edge BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ELSE, and not relying on geometry lessons, why is there no angle constraints tool? One trick is to use a horizontal line, rhen a perpendicular, and then bisect that perpendicular line of a length, and end up with. line and a dimension that's half the angle. But, if the 22° line has a mirrored twin, and the lengths change, I can't rely on a length dimension anymore. Perhaps annangle dimension emerges if I use the keyboard and mouse. Perhaps I need to revisit geometry. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
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Ah! I didn't think of using the shift key while using the dimension constraint. I also just figured out that I need to creat a symmetry reference line, then apply a horizontal, vertical, other relevant fix or lock so that changing the angle value doesn't disrupt the geometry using that value.
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