topic Re: Offset command in AutoCAD LT Forum

Offset command

Anonymous — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:51:46 GMT

When using the offset command, I want to offset a line 24'-0". When I type in 24'-0", it then asks me to use a numeric distance?? If I simply type in 24, the line only offsets 2'-0" What am I doing wrong? Why is it all in inches?

Re: Offset command

h_s_walker — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:59:22 GMT

Welcome to the Forums

Don't put the " at the end

eg just type 24'-0

Re: Offset command

Anonymous — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 16:10:40 GMT

I tried that. its still telling me that it requires a numeric distance.

Re: Offset command

h_s_walker — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 16:23:51 GMT

At the command line type UNITS. Change the TYPE from DECIMAL to ARCHITECTURAL.

Now it will work

Re: Offset command

Anonymous — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 16:29:25 GMT

This is what's going on my end: I hit the offset command, the window reads "specify offset distance or" beside that is a little box in blue with the word "through". I type in 24'-0 then click in the line I want to offset. The window then reads "requires numeric distance, two points, or option keyword. Specify offset distance or" the little blue box with "through" is still there. when I try to offset the line, the line just sticks to the cursor and won't jump to 24'.......... what am I doing wrong?

Re: Offset command

Anonymous — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 16:30:20 GMT

I'll try that now. hold on....

Re: Offset command

Anonymous — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 16:32:51 GMT

It worked. Thank you so much!