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Default distance for dynamic input

sgrya1 — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 09:22:25 GMT

A lot of the offset distances I use are the same number so I am CONSTANTLY typing in the number 125.

Is there a way I can have a keyboard shortcut which would enters "125" into the dynamic input box and hits enter for me?

Like I hit D" and it would do that for me?

Re: Default distance for dynamic input

ВeekeeCZ — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 10:32:48 GMT

- You can't hit just D. You can hit 'D which would run a simple routine, but that loose the point, typing 125 would be faster.

- You can assign a function key to do that. One hit can fill 125 with or without <enter> at the end. Universal, you can use it in other commands, not just OFFSET.

- You can have a routine called D, which runs a regular OFFSET with 125 under last options <125>

(defun c:D nil
  (setvar 'OFFSETDIST 125)
  (command "_.OFFSET")
  (princ)
)

- You can pre-select 125 for OFFSET's "last" option just with a drawing launch.

(setvar 'OFFSETDIST 125) - This line has to be run on the start. You can use acaddoc.lsp, see HELP for more information.

Re: Default distance for dynamic input

imadHabash — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 11:05:11 GMT

HI,

usually OFFSET command keep the last distance you enter.no need to always enter the number.

Command: OFFSET
Current settings: Erase source=No Layer=Source OFFSETGAPTYPE=0
Specify offset distance or [Through/Erase/Layer] <125.0000>:

Re: Default distance for dynamic input

SRSDS — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 13:28:43 GMT

Apologies. I didn't explain this correctly. Can you ignore the 'offset' term. It's often what I need to do but via dynamic input and _from command.

Basically, I want to be able to click on a line, for the dynamic input box to appear, and then hit a shortcut key that would enter '125' and then exit the command. This would make the line 125mm long, for example.

Re: Default distance for dynamic input

dbroad — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 13:31:53 GMT

CTRL+V would save one keystroke, assuming you'd copied the value earlier.

Re: Default distance for dynamic input

SRSDS — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 13:36:00 GMT

Realized that I haven't explained it properly again...

One option is inputting '125' after the _from command.

Another would be entering '125' via the dynamic input.

I'm thinking the only way is using the 3rd party AutoHotKey programme and setting up a routine.

A lisp probably wouldn't work while a command is active nor any other method.

Re: Default distance for dynamic input

ВeekeeCZ — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 13:48:07 GMT

As I proposed earlier...

Go to CUI, create new command, name it e.g. '125', add a macro 125, add this command between Keyboard shortcuts and assign some shortcut you don't use. You can even assign some F-key, if there is a one which you don't use.

See the SCREENCAST

Re: Default distance for dynamic input

john.vellek — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 21:43:26 GMT

Hi @sgrya1,

Did @ВeekeeCZ's suggestion help you to create your button? Once you have it created you could even set it to read a variable. Then when you start a drawing you can set the proper value for the variable when you start.

For instance, if you set the variable name to "My_Num" in your button, at the command line you would just have to SetQ My_Num "125"

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