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Problem when inputting coordinates.

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Problem when inputting coordinates.

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I am using the AutoCAD 2018 educational version for the first time, although I have used earlier versions of AutoCAD previously, and am having a problem with the line command when inputting coordinates.  I am drawing an architectural drawing and have set the drawing limits to 144’, 86’. I am attempting to draw two diagonal lines to locate the center of the space defined by the limits.

The coordinates of the first line are: Start point = 0,0 End point = 144’, 96’.

A diagonal line is drawn from the lower left-hand corner of the limits to the upper right-hand corner of the limits.

The coordinates of the second line are: Start point = 0,96’ End point = 144’, 0.

A diagonal line should be drawn from the upper left-hand corner of the limits to the lower right-hand corner of the limits.

This is not happening. Instead a horizontal line is being drawn across the top of the limits, from point = 0,96’ to point = 144’, 96’.

The only way to draw a diagonal line from the upper left-hand corner of the limits to the lower right-hand corner of the limits is to enter the coordinates: Start point = 0,96’ End point = 144’, -96’.

What am I doing wrong?

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rkmcswain
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It sounds like you are trying to input relative coordinates, and the result you are getting is absolute coordinates.

How you specify each depends on whether or not you are using Dynamic Input. I suspect that you are, so give this a read: http://ltunlimited.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/08/absolute-vs-rel.html

 

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ToddRogers-WPM
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Do you happen to have the Dynamic Input (F12) turned on? I would turn it off and try again.

Todd Rogers
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