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Draw a Square in AutoCAD with PLINE

Lesson notes for the CAD Land video — the exact command, what it does, and how to repeat it on your own drawing.

AutoCAD · 2026-10-05

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⌨️ Command used in this video

PLPLINE — Connected line/arc segments (one object)See it in the command dictionary →

📝 How to do it yourself

Type PL and press Enter.
Click the start point.
Keep clicking to add segments. Type A to switch to arcs, L to switch back to lines.
Type C to close the shape, or Enter to leave it open.

ℹ️ What PLINE actually does

Draws connected line and arc segments as one single object. Unlike LINE, a polyline stays together when you move, offset or measure it.

When to use it

Use it for outlines, walls, paths, boundaries and anything you will later offset or extrude. It is the standard choice for closed shapes.

⚠️ Common mistakes

Using LINE for a boundary and then finding OFFSET treats each segment separately.
Mixing arc and line mode without checking the direction of the segment.

🔗 Related commands

LINE OFFSET EXTRUDE

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