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I cant type distance of lines, ...

Anonymous — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 13:08:04 GMT

Hi, i am student and I have to work on some school projects but i cant cause it doesnt let me type numbers when i am drawing. For example i want to make a line that is long 1000. Under normal conditions i would click where i want to have a start of the line, choose direction of it and then type the number 1000. But i cant, it doesnt let me. Pls help, i dont have much time.

Re: I cant type distance of lines, ...

Kent1Cooper — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 13:12:19 GMT

What does "it won't let me" mean? What do you see when you type? Are you using the number keypad typically at the right end of a keyboard, but without NumLock on? Does it work if you use the number keys across the top instead?

Re: I cant type distance of lines, ...

pendean — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 13:24:19 GMT

Ask your teacher for guidance, here is how it is done if you want to read before you talk to him/her about it https://itstillworks.com/draw-line-give-length-autocad-8476804.html
or if you prefer a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z56HBi2nMeU

HTH

Re: I cant type distance of lines, ...

Anonymous — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 15:10:11 GMT

I just cant type anything. I tried to use both of the numpads (with numlock on) and nothing happened. I tried to reinstall and update the program but nothing changed. But thanks. 😞

Re: I cant type distance of lines, ...

Anonymous — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 15:11:15 GMT

I will have to ask, non of the links help. But thanks.

Re: I cant type distance of lines, ...

pendean — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 18:26:28 GMT

Are you on a laptop?
Most have a special button you need to press in order to press the correct keys/functions.

Otherwise you need I.T./tech support, doesn't sound like an AutoCAD problem.