Numpad Enter key does not work with autocomplete

GD52David · ‎10-11-2022

Hello, this is a somewhat basic question so I will try to be direct:

-I am using a Macbook Pro with a bluetooth keyboard

- When I want to do something like OFFSET, I will type OFF and then the autocomplete menu drops down to show OFFSET.

- I use the down arrow to select OFFSET

- If I press RETURN on the keyboard, it works properly.

- If I press the ENTER key on the NUMPAD, if will display "Unknown command OFF. Press F1 for help."

-If I type OFFSET completely and then press ENTER, everything works fine.

I am aware that on MAC, the Enter key and the Return key have two different functions, though I am not sure if this is the root problem.

How can I get my Numpad Enter key to function the same as the Return key.

Thank you.

paullimapa · ‎10-11-2022

you'll get better feedback here:

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maxim_k · ‎10-12-2022

Hi @GD52David ,

Please look at this article:

https://daringfireball.net/2020/07/return_and_enter

It explains the difference between dedicated Return key and dedicated Enter key on Mac keyboards.

According to that article you can reassign dedicated Enter key with Keyboard Maestro software.

BTW, I'm always using Spacebar when autocomplete is active, it is not necessary even to use arrow-down key: simply start to type OFF and hit Spacebar - AutoCAD will start OFFSET command.

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alina.balkanskaia · ‎10-13-2022

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