AutoCad Coordinates not showing smaller values

[Anonymous]

Hi. I'm new to autocad and I just want to ask why the coordinates being shown in my drawing are so large. Even when its close to the origin 0,0. Im having a hard time drawing lines that are 1,5 because the coordinates wont show smaller values. I hope you can understand my question. Need help please. Thank you. Really appreciate your help. 

[imadHabash]

Hi,

The best way is to enter the value while drawing . I mean that if you want to draw lines start draw and move your cursor to the side that you need and type the length that you want to get it . for me i have never use those coordinates while drawing lines . 

Please ... if you mean another thing , make another message . 

[pendean]

>>>...I'm new to autocad ...<<<
Do not try to eye-ball coordinates or entries, it is best practice to enter what you want all the time. This is CAD, precision and deliberately entering what you need is the best approach.

[Alfred.NESWADBA]

Hi,

>> Im having a hard time drawing lines that are 1,5 because

>> the coordinates wont show smaller values

Just to make sure ... you are using a "." (point) as decimal separator and not a "," (comma) ... as AutoCAD can only work with "." as decimal character.

So when you draw a line you can always enter smaller coordinates ... like this:

_LINE
0.001,0.001
0.002,0.002

If it's just the numbers shown in LIST command or in the property window then please start command _UNITS and specify the number of decimal characters you want to have.

- alfred -

[Anonymous]

Thank you so much. Ill try doing this.

[Anonymous]

Thank you. Will definitely try this. 

[Anonymous]

Noted. Thank you