Connecting two lines at a specific angle

Hello,  I'm sorry if this is a basic question, or has already been answered elsewhere.  I'm trying to draw one line at an exact 45-degree angle from a previous straight line.  The control-click only puts a line at global angles, not at angles relative to the previous segment.  (I'm using X3).

The other feature I'd like to see is the degree displayed of a new segment relative to the last segment as I add segments to a line.  Not sure if that's an option somewhere to display.  If it is, please help me turn it on.

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  • I haven't used X3 in a while but it should do this already. (FYI i'm in x6)

    1. select a line drawing tool, two point, bezier or poly line,
    2. hold down the ctrl. key
    3. drag your cursor in any direction to draw a line segment
    4. click on the finishing (end) node and
    5. once again hold down the ctrl key and
    6. drag at a 45 degree angle
    7. release ctrl when done and (probably) hit esc key depending on tool used.

    The angle increments are customizable in Tools>Options>Workspace>Edit....Constrain Angle.

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