Command Line

The Command Line is an area in WYSIWYG where you can enter coordinates for the purpose of placing or editing objects in a document. The placement of objects can often be done quicker and with more precision using the Command Line.

Generally, coordinates are specified as X, Y, Z. You can, however, insert coordinates using either two or three values. When using two values, the third value will be assumed from the missing coordinate. For details, refer to The missing coordinate.

The values that you specify in imperial mode are assumed to be in feet unless otherwise specified. Similarly, the values that you specify in metric mode are assumed to be in metres unless otherwise specified. At any time, you can specify values in both imperial and metric measurements (for example, 5”, 3 cm, 6’).

The following example illustrates the many different ways of using the Command Line.

Example:

  1. In a plan view, from the Draw menu, choose Line.
  2. From the sub-menu, choose Solid, Dot, Center, Hidden or Spline.
  3. Type 0,0 as the starting point of the line.

Result: When you start typing, the Command Line toolbar appears.

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  1. Use ENTER to establish the first point of the line at the origin.
  2. To set the next point at exactly X=5 and Y=5, type 5,5, and then use ENTER.

Result: A new line segment is drawn and it assumes Z from the missing coordinate.

  1. To place the next point of the line 10 units to the right and 5 units up (in Y) from the last point, type @10,5, and then use ENTER.

Result: A new line segment is drawn.

  1. To place the next point at exactly 5 feet, 3 metres, and 6 inches from the last point, type 5’, 3m, 6”, and then use ENTER.

Result: A new line segment is drawn.

  1. When you are finished drawing the lines, right-click, and then select Finish Line.