topic Re: Assigned Line Length Issue in AutoCAD for Mac Forum

Assigned Line Length Issue

patricia.oconnor — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:40:08 GMT

Hi, I am a student who is trying to use AutoCAD for Mac. I have set up my units section as directed so that it is under architectural, decimal, and in inches. But when I type in 3 to designate a 3" line and type enter, the line length produced isn't 3". My settings are all correct so I'm completely at a loss for why this isn't giving me the precise line length I am asking it to.

Re: Assigned Line Length Issue

maxim_k — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:45:08 GMT

Hi @patricia.oconnor ,

>>>>I have set up my units section as directed so that it is under architectural, decimal, and in inches.

Drawing units in AutoCAD couldn't be architectural and decimal at the same time.

They can be either Architectural:

or Decimal:

Can you share the screenshot of your Units setting?

Re: Assigned Line Length Issue

patricia.oconnor — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:50:41 GMT

Hi Maxim, I appreciate you responding! Yes, here is a screenshot of how its set-up now.

Thank you!

Re: Assigned Line Length Issue

maxim_k — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:19:42 GMT

@patricia.oconnor ,

I can draw 3" line by:

- picking start point

- entering 3 and hitting Return

The resulting line length is 0'-3".

Please describe your workflow.

What length of the line do you get with DIST command?

Re: Assigned Line Length Issue

patricia.oconnor — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:41:46 GMT

Hi Maxim,

I am unsure how, but I believe the issue has resolved itself.

I greatly appreciate your help.

Thank you,

Patsy