line length settings

[hht]

hi,when i draw a line with 4 units in autocad the line seems as small as a point

but in the example i watched it was long enough so how can change line length

shown and in the another example i watched after clicking the line command

and specifying first point the user was typing a length in the command line as

4'7-1/2 and clicking enter.after this the line's direction and length was automatically forming.but when i doing the same it doesnt work.how can i

do both of these.thank you.

[ReMark]

First change your UNITS to Architectural via the UNITS command. Don't forget to set the Precision too ( 1/16th" is not uncommon ).

[ReMark]

Re: Direct distance entry at command line.

 

First, make sure Orthomode ( F8 ) is enabled. Start your line command, pick your first point, drag your mouse in the direction you want the line to go then type 4'7-1/2" followed by pressing the ENTER key. Done.

[hht]

First change your UNITS to Architectural via the UNITS command. Don't forget to set the Precision too ( 1/16th" is not uncommon ).

 

hi mark,i clicked un on units on the command line and a box opened about units

.there is settings about lenght type,decimal

angle type,decimal degrees,precision and insertion scale

units to scale inserted content as milimeters,sample output

lightening as international ... i see astronomical but i cant see architectural

mine version is autocad 2012 and 13.how can i see that units .thank you.

Edited May 22, 2013 by hht
no reason

[ReMark]

Upper left hand corner of your screen. See that BIG, red "A"? Click on the down arrow, go to Drawing Utilities and from the flyout menu select UNITS. A window should appear on your screen. Do it. Now.

[ReMark]

It looks like this.

[hht]

Re: Direct distance entry at command line.

 

First, make sure Orthomode ( F8 ) is enabled. Start your line command, pick your first point, drag your mouse in the direction you want the line to go then type 4'7-1/2" followed by pressing the ENTER key. Done.

 

first with orthomode i can draw lines orthogonal but in the example it wasnt

orthoganl it was an arbitrary line and the second i tried it with orthomode

but the enter key still doesnt work.after it says specify next points i entered

the value but then it says point or option key word required.:oops:

[ReMark]

The method I described will still work even if you are not in orthomode and you are drawing a line at some arbitrary angle.

 

Did you change your units as I specified?

[hht]

[ATTACH=CONFIG]42038[/ATTACH]

It looks like this.

 

i made it architectural ,precision 0'-01/16'' and the units inches but it is

still too small

[ReMark]

Attach a copy of this drawing to your next post.

 

You did use the acad.dwt and not the acadiso.dwt (dwt = drawing template). The first is for imperial units and the second is for metric units.

[steven-g]

It sounds like you need to use the ZOOM command, and then use the option to pick an object (pick the line you have just drawn)

[ReMark]

You can always try a Zoom > All or a Zoom > Extents.

[hht]

mr.remark i took the image its on my desktop but i cant take it replay window.can you say me please.

[ReMark]

Did you try any of the advice about doing a zoom? Yes or no?

[hht]

i tried the zoom. it s okay.working but for checking i want to take two pics here how can i took them here.and there is an another problem.when i study if i dont remember

how can i learn which template i chose.

[ReMark]

There are a couple of ways to capture a screen image. What version of Windows are you using?

 

1. Use your PrtScn key at the top (right) of your keyboard.

 

2. Use the key combination of ALT+PrtScn

 

3. Use a screen capture program such as Snag-It or Windows 7 "snipping tool".

 

You can paste an image into a program like MS Paint using the key combination of CTRL+V.

 

When you start a new drawing you should get a list of all available templates that ship with AutoCAD.

 

Metric users should probably start by using the acadiso.dwt file. Users of imperial units should start by using the acad.dwt file.

Edited May 23, 2013 by ReMark

[ReMark]

The template circled in red is the default one that AutoCAD will open upon first use. It uses imperial units. The one circled in blue is recommended for those using metric units. If a template has "3D" included as part of its name it is specific to working in a 3D modelling workspace.

[hht]

sorry for late,i was at the exam.i understood the templates and captured the pics but the problem is how i can take them into this message(quick replay) window.the people i asked

also dont know and mr.rick you are the most helpful person i have ever seen in the net.

[ReMark]

Mr .Rick has left the building.

 

Images are attached to posts by first clicking on the Go Advanced button at the bottom right hand corner of the Quick Reply box. At the next screen click on the Insert Image button. Browse to the file's location, upload, and attach it to your post. Include a few short words of description then submit it.

 

I'll be away from my desk for a while. If you have a problem another forum member will assist you. Be patient.

[hht]

i had tried the insert image button yesterday and now i tried again.but when i

click it there is no browser but only a message as "please enter the URL of your

image" and copy paste doesnt work here as well.i cant understand what's the problem but might it be related with my

web browser and it is chrome.

Edited May 23, 2013 by hht