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How to use direct distance entry system

DIRECT DISTANCE ENTRY (Command modifier)                                                             

This will locate the next point at a specified distance along the direction of your cursor.

When it prompts for "specify next point", enter a numeric value.

With direct distance entry system you can specify the next point relative to previous point your previous point on which you were working. At any prompt for specifying other point, move your cursor to specify the direction and then enter a numeric value to create or move any object.

In the following example, the second point for the line will be located 5 units toward the direction of the cursor. The direct distance that you enter is measured along the path from the last point to the current location of the cursor. This feature is usually used with Ortho or Snap mode turned on.

Example

Command: LINE

Specify first point: Specify a point

Specify next point: Move the cursor in the desired direction and enter 5


Note: you cannot use this method when you are working with temporary overrides keys for ortho,object snap tracking, polar tracking.


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