Use tilde key for escape?

[JHayes]

Does anyone know if I can set the tilde key on the top left of the keyboard to cancel commands like escape does? I got into CUI but I can't get it to work.

[Tuns]

There is no way to get it to work. AutoCAD won't let you use tilde because that key is an "Invalid value." I don't know why either so I can't answer that.

[dbroada]

the tilde can be used to bring up the file dialogue box after a FILEDIA=0. It may be reserved for that reason.

[Tuns]

Well, there's your answer to what I didn't know.

[dbroada]

I'm was waiting for a "I set FILEDIA=0 and now I can't select my files" question.

[jnoltremari]

I use an app called "KeyTweak". It allows you to remap keyboard keys to any other key value. I know some people don't like the idea of using a key remapper, but it works fine for me. I set my tilde to be the delete key, so Esc and delete are right there together. Since I have to use feet and inches for my work, I set the + key on the number pad to be the foot symbol. It makes foot and inch input faster and much easier. I never use tilde for anything so losing that key didn't bother me, I remapped the + key because I have another + key next to the backspace key. All is well...