topic Re: Starting a line from set distance from a snap point in AutoCAD Forum

Starting a line from set distance from a snap point

mutch.reid — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 14:06:57 GMT

I'm using AutoCAD LT 2019 and recently the ability to start a new line a specific distance from a point stopped working... by that i mean that when i hover over a snap point (i.e. intersection) and move cursor in direction of new line and type in distance i need the new starting point is either no where close or it's where i'm trying to inference from..???

Re: Starting a line from set distance from a snap point

pendean — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 15:33:38 GMT

Read this https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-lt-forum/lines-not-starting-from-distance-specified/m-p/7186205#M155453

Re: Starting a line from set distance from a snap point

S.Faris — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 15:37:10 GMT

I don't have the solution for your exact question but for the time being refer to this (TRACKING)

For example lets say you want to draw a line from a specific snap point at a specific distance

Line(Enter)
TK(Enter)
Click on the snap point you want to track and move the cursor in the direction which you want the offset to
press Enter

That's it

Re: Starting a line from set distance from a snap point

GrantsPirate — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 15:48:03 GMT

The solution in the link provided earlier comes down to - dock the command line. Known bug.

Re: Starting a line from set distance from a snap point

jporter — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:47:29 GMT

Yes, as @GrantsPirate stated. . .it's a bug that should resolve itself once the command line is docked. However, if you prefer to not dock your command line then I suggest using the tracking tool recommended by @S.Faris.

I just put this short Screencast together for a client. I reiterates @S.Faris's suggestion, just in video format. I hope it helps you as well.

https://autode.sk/2SaJrAx

Re: Starting a line from set distance from a snap point

mutch.reid — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 14:21:41 GMT

Nope, docking the command line doesn't help, super frustrating!