Command line dialog box?

[Anonymous]

Is there any way to turn on a command dialog box for Revit architecture 2012?

Whenever I try to perform any knd of command from the "ribbon bar", I don't know the status of the command until I ht cancel and see what the command may or may not have done. 

Also, and may be related: I noticed that, whenever I enter a command (such as "place a component"), I have to hit "cancel" TWICE to get out of it.  Seems strange; I would expect to see an "end" command, instead of "cancel" (which implies exiting without doing anything).  Or maybe I'm just going nuts trying to learn Revit.

Spoiler

[Anonymous]

Always check the status bar in lower left of UI. That may help for next direction or where you are.

[loboarch]

The status bar at the bottom of the window reports what input is expected next.  I believe this 3rd party add on has a "command line" type of display.  It is basically reading the journal file and reporting it in a window. 

To cancel a command you can use the modify command.  It ends all actions.  You can also execute a new command without "canceling" and the new command will start.  The exception to this would be if you are in a "modal" situation like drawing a sketch for a floor.  you can simply execute a new command you have to exit the sketch mode first.

[Anonymous]

Thanks to both of you for your responses.   I was aware of the listing on the lower left, but needed more guidance on the expected input (some of that is there, but not much).  I guess that will come with time from the program's developers.   Having a command "history" will help, however, so I may try installing the add-on you suggested.

Again, Thanks!

[Anonymous]

A command line is not available by intention. Just like Excel or Word.

Although the add-in that displays the Jounal sounds like a good idea, I haven't tried it.

[Anonymous]

Hi Adave,

I think the closest thing to a command line might be the Quick Commands Search Plugin: https://apps.autodesk.com/RVT/en/Detail/Index?id=3412017167103377469&appLang=en&os=Win64

[RobDraw]

Bit by that nasty necromancing bug again.