problem drawing rectangle

[rsc7227]

Using autocad 2008. I cant draw a rectangle using 2 points. I don't need a specific size just want to put a box around text. I used to pick a point and then pick point 2 to draw rectangle. On this computer when I use rectangle it ask for length and then width. Is there a system variable that won't let me put in p1 and drag to p2 to make a rectangle?

[JD Mather]

what options are on the command line when you start that command?

[rsc7227]

Specify first corner. Then it ask for length, Then width.

ie to make one I type rectangle, pick first point, type 36 then 24 and a 36 by 24 rectangle is drawn.

That is the only way input can be used.

I need the option to pick 1st point then just pick second point without typing in coordinates or actual dimensions.

Thanks

[Cad64]

So you're saying that Autocad won't let you pick a second point? You're forced to type in the dimensions at the command line?

[rsc7227]

Cad64,

Exactly.

[Cad64]

It sounds like someone may have redefined the rectangle command on that computer.
What command are you using to start drawing the rectangle? Do you type REC and then hit Enter? Or are you typing something else?

[nestly]

What happens if you type .RECTANG

[rsc7227]

The same thing happens if I type either one (rec or rectang) or if I use the toolbar button.

[nestly]

Could you try it with a period in front of the command, that forces AutoCAD to use the core command. ie .RECTANG

Copy & Paste the text from your command line... mine looks like this:

Command: rectang

Specify first corner point or [Chamfer/Elevation/Fillet/Thickness/Width]:
Specify other corner point or [Area/Dimensions/Rotation]:

[rsc7227]

nestly,

It is on my comp at work so I will try it first thing in the a.m.