AutoCad 2013 won't let me specify the length of a line

[Anonymous]

I have used AutoCad for a few years and I installed 2013 to my laptop recently. I immediatly noticed something was wrong. I noticed that I couldnt specify how long a line should be. It seemed like an easy fix, I tried everything I can think of but I cant fix it. When I select the line tool and specify the base point and type how long it should be i.e. 3' and a red box apears around the dimenion box and the line isnt drawn. I tried not specifying a unit of length and it draws the line just fine. But for some reason it wont complete the line if I specify feet or inches. Help me!!

I attached a JPEG screen shot of what is going on, I hope it helps!

Thanks!

[maxim_k]

Welcome to Forums!

You have to change units type in drawing (default units are decimal):

Use UNITS command and select Architectural or Engineering in units type drop-down:

Maxim

[Anonymous]

That worked! Thanks so much!

[Anonymous]

Every time I enter a command, it won't let me type a number period. I can't even click on the numerical value box. Any command, any at all, it keeps popping up the secondary menu options and won't let me tab through functions. What is happening?!

[JDMather]

dynmode = ?

[lkramer212]

Hello, I am having the same problem I tried your solution and it did not work. Also for my job I am instructed to dimension in Architectural Units. Does your suggestion change the DIMSTYLE? I can't even enter in a designated length for a line. It's very frustrating any help you can provide would be much appreciated, thanks!

[lkramer212]

If this is the solution can you please let me know what the value should be? Mine said -3. Thanks for your help.

[pendean]

A minus means it's off.

-3 off
3 on

Change it?

[JDMather · Accepted solution]

dynmode F1

[Anonymous]

I had the same problem, turns out my NUMLOCK was off!! I did learn about dnymode though! Thanks everyone. 

[gotphish001]

There's a dynomode button on the bottom tool bar. It's usually near the left side of the bar near where you can toggle paper/model space. I think by default the button is off though. You need to hit the 3 horizontal lines in the very bottom right of screen to bring up the list then make sure dynamic input has a check mark next to it. If not check it and it will add the button to the bottom bar. 

[Anonymous]

First set your units to Arch.

Next type DDIM

Modify your dimension.

In modify select Primary Units and select Architectural.

Hit ok, Set as current, exit

Hope this helps!

[Anonymous]

Hi, I'm going through the same problem, dyn mode worked for me, but while using the offset command entering feet is again a problem, I'm doing double work whenever I'm using the offset command.

[JDMather]

Can you attach *.dwg file here that exhibits this behavior?

[Anonymous]

 I'm also experiencing the same problem.  I tried the solutions you suggested above, but this didn't work. After typing the length of the line in the command row nothing happens. I tried not specifying a unit of length and it draws the line just fine. But for some reason, it won't complete the line if I specify centimeters. I'm working on a mac. Thank you in advance. 

[pendean]

The dedicated MAC forum is over there https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-for-mac/ct-p/4051

[sreynoldsWXUVZ]

This was my problem today, thanks for this!