Ana Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Hi everyone. Its been 2 days that Ive been driving myself insane. I used to draw a rectangle the following way: - Rectangle command ENTER - Specify point ENTER - enter dimensions, ex: 20",30" ENTER Now for some reason, when I do the same steps it draws a HUGE rectangle, covering all the drawing. What happened? I figured out a way to draw it the following way, but its too complicated: - Rectangle - Specify point - D - 20" - 30" - Specify placement Please help! I want my "easy way" back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 I've always typed in "D" for Dimensions when using the Rectangle command. There are custom lisp routines that operate the way you specified however so I'm wondering if that's what you were using previous to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cad64 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Please help! I want my "easy way" back! Click the little "DYN" button at the bottom of your screen. Then you should be able to do it the "easy way". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 Where do I find this DYN? this is my status bar, shown everything that is turned ON and OFF Thank you for everyone helping me out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cad64 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Sorry, I have my buttons set to display as text. I don't like icons. Your icons look very different from mine though, so I don't know which button toggles dynamic input. I'm surprised to see the 2015 interface looks so much different than 2014. You can use the F12 key on your keyboard to toggle Dynamic Input on and off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cad64 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 If you find that your Dynamic Input is already enabled but you're still having this issue, check your settings. Type DSETTINGS at the command line. This will open the Drafting Settings window. Make sure you're on the "Dynamic Input" tab, click the "Settings" button and make sure you have "Relative Coordinates" selected. See below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW210 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I've always typed in "D" for Dimensions when using the Rectangle command. There are custom lisp routines that operate the way you specified however so I'm wondering if that's what you were using previous to this. Or maybe a custom ribbon or toolbar button. I have always had to do it by hitting "D" for the distance, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven-g Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I didn't even know the "D" option existed before today, with dynamic input it's automatic to input relative sizes after the initial start point (at least I thought it was), and the area and rotation options are a revelation as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobDraw Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Another way to do it until you find a solution is to use the @ symbol before the relative coordinates, i.e. @20,30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW210 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I have DYN on and the D is required if you want a rectangle by the lengths of the sides. I do not see anything in the OPs first thread about using relative coordinates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobDraw Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I do not see anything in the OPs first thread about using relative coordinates. It sounds like he wants to draw the length and width in relation to the first point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW210 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 It sounds like he wants to draw the length and width in relation to the first point. Never mind, I got it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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