topic Re: dimension inputs not showing up anymore in AutoCAD Forum

dimension inputs not showing up anymore

Anonymous — Wed, 03 May 2017 14:52:45 GMT

When I go to make a line and I want it to be 1" long. I first click, then drag in the direction i want, then USUALLY when I type how long I want it to be, a little box shows up showing me what I typed before I click enter to create the line.

AutoCAD, having a mind of its own, switched that setting off on me sometime while I was sleeping. Ho do I turn that back on. Everywhere on google said Dynamic input, but that was only half of the problem. It only shows as you pull the line, not when I type something in.

Re: dimension inputs not showing up anymore

SeeMSixty7 — Wed, 03 May 2017 14:59:24 GMT

There should be a toggle in the lower part of the AutoCAD screen to toggle on and off Dynamic input. or you can use F12.

Good luck,

Re: dimension inputs not showing up anymore

imadHabash — Wed, 03 May 2017 16:08:32 GMT

Hi,

>> It only shows as you pull the line, not when I type something in. <<

i suggest to check Dynamic Input tab from DSETTINGS command.there you will find the settings that can serve your need.

Regards,

Re: dimension inputs not showing up anymore

Anonymous — Wed, 03 May 2017 16:34:03 GMT

the function still works even without DYNMODE active, the input appears on the command line.

Re: dimension inputs not showing up anymore

Anonymous — Wed, 03 May 2017 18:23:54 GMT

"Enable dimension input where possible" was the check box I needed!

Thanks you!

Re: dimension inputs not showing up anymore

Anonymous — Thu, 04 May 2017 19:33:33 GMT

Much more efficient to see it on the screen where I am looking than on the command line at the bottom of the screen. Plus had it like this since the start so after doing something, I wait for it to pop up... then im like oh wait its just waiting for me now....