Offset command

[Anonymous]

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?

[h_s_walker · Accepted solution]

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Don't put the " at the end

eg just type 24'-0

[Anonymous]

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

[h_s_walker · Accepted solution]

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

Now it will work

[Anonymous]

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?

[Anonymous]

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

[Anonymous]

It worked. Thank you so much!