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A common pitfall with many new,
as well as seasoned AutoCAD users, is
to not read the entire
command line to use it's vast array of options.
After mastering a certain pattern of commands and responses
users tend to treat the command line as something that's only needed every
once in a while. It's the same
principal as when you master typing, the need to
look at the keys is not there any longer. This
tip is very simple. Start a session of
AutoCAD and force yourself to read the ENTIRE command line.
Yes, every line,
not just the first line of a command. Doing
this for several sessions or at least once a session should enlighten most
users to a few hidden treasures that were overlooked before.
Use the F2 key to toggle the command line to a larger version anytime in
your editing session.
Here's a classic command line option for
dimensioning right under your cursor:
Issue the Linear Dimension command.
The command prompt reads: Specify first extension
line origin or <select object>:
Issue a return to accept the <select object> option.
The command prompt now reads: Select object to
dimension:
Yes, you can just issue a return and simply pick an object and then place
the dimension instead of picking two separate
points as the origination points .
Remember, sometimes we look but we don't see.
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