how to change ortho on /off key from F8 to other key i want to set it by dight " 5 "

[sajid]

how to change ortho on /off key from F8 to other key i want to set it by digit " 5 "

 

 

somebody knows?

[MSasu]

You may check this previous thread; but, by assigning it to key you will not be anymore able to input this digit (i.e. for coordinates, displacements, etc.).

[RobDraw]

Ctrl+5 would be a better choice.

[welldriller]

sajid:

 

Don't know about AUTOCAD 2012 but in AUTOCADLT 2000 I just click on the icon in the tool bar to turn it on and off.

 

welldriller

[sajid]

ok thanks friends ...my problem solved already, now i am using F1 key for ortho. and 1 ,2,3,4,5 for other most working commands

[ReMark]

How are numbers added to a drawing? Are you doing it via the numeric key pad?

[sajid]

go to drive c and use search option to searching file(acad.pgp) ...this is the file which contains commands double click this file it will open text file all commands are there just Chang what ever you need but careful and make backup file for it before changing

[ReMark]

Did not answer my question but thanks for the info.

[MSasu]

One observation, the said file doesn't contains the commands, but rather the shortcuts/aliases to use to call them.

You may access it also by calling the line below in command prompt:

(startapp "NOTEPAD" (findfile "acad.pgp"))

You may want also to check the REINIT command if you modify it while the editor is open.

[sajid]

ReMark sir i did't understand what you ask exactly

[ReMark]

We're not in the army. No saluting and definitely no "sir" allowed.

 

How do you type in numbers if the keys below the function keys are now assigned to different commands? I assume you use the numerical keypad off to the left on your keyboard. Am I correct?

 

Why is assigning the commands to something other than the function keys or a key-combo so important? What is the advantage?

[MSasu]

Just tested, the editor doesn't distinguish between numerical keys (top/right side of keyboard) when calling commands. So, by assigning a command to a numerical key by PGP file, will loose the ability to input that digit.

[ReMark]

Maybe the OP doesn't use numbers or any of the symbols on the same key accessed via the Shift key? Maybe he types the numbers out (ex. - two or one hundred thirty-seven). I'd hate to have the type the words "exclamation point" out every time I wanted to use one. LoL

[sajid]

with me its working and .i am using F1 for ortho and i dont need F1 for help.1 for pline 2.move 3.match 4.copy 12.rotate 34 dim `~. erase .before there was too much commands typing sound but now smooth and comfort. You do not need numeric keys during work unless you not activated if you activate any command then you can enter the value for it....

 

 

example...i press 1 for poly line .now i need to enter the length of line so again i can 12 ,

[MSasu]

So, although you used a numerical key to associate as alias for a command in PGP file, when inside a command, the said key is resuming its standard behavior and act as a digit. That is really interesting to know! Thank you.