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When using the direct entry method to create a horizontal line exactly three inches long the drafter should ________ first.

pull the line from away from the starting point very carefully
insure that Ortho is on
enter 3 for the length of the line
read the coordinate position on the Dynamic Readout

Correct Answer: insure that Ortho is on

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