CAD Forum - tips, tricks, discussion and utilities for AutoCAD, Inventor and other Autodesk products [www.cadforum.cz]

CAD tip # 7878:

Question CAD
% platform category

How to input a real fraction in AutoCAD?

I am trying to input the offset distance as 17.3 and the drawing is in 1:2 scale, so I entered "17.3/2", but it doesn't work.

On AutoCAD prompts, you can directly input arithmetic expressions with integers (e.g. 17/3), but for operations on real numbers you need to use the embedded CALculator:

Offset distance: 'cal
>>>> Expression: 17.3/2
Continuing the OFFSET command.

Another option is to use the LISP evaluator:

Offset distance: (/ 17.3 2)

And another option is to use the QuickCalc - Ctrl+8.

ACAD

* CAD

30.3.2011 3000x

Comments Tell a friend

applies to: AutoCAD ·

See also:
Tip 9248:	Math functions in parameters of Inventor models.
Tip 8971:	Linking together values of two dimensions in AutoCAD.
Tip 8281:	String concatenation in AutoCAD fields and block attributes.
Tip 6559:	Arithmetic expressions in AutoCAD dimensions.
Tip 6381:	Arithmetic functions in AutoCAD fields.

Selected tip: How to modify color schemes offered in Inventor?

Back All CAD Tips

Freely placed dimension text in Inventor. « | » Direct support for IGES, CATIA, Pro/E, Solidworks, NX etc. in AutoCAD 2012.

Have we helped you? If you want to support the CAD Forum web service, consider buying one of our CAD applications, or our custom software development offerings, or donating via PayPal (see above). You may also add a link to your web - like this "fan" link:

CAD: OS: Categ:
Text:	FAQ glossary

Featuring:
Need easy intranet document management? Try iPROJECT More info

Please use these tips at your own risk.
CAD Studio (Xanadu) is not responsible for possible problems that may occur as a result of using any of these tips.


Login/Register:
Visitors: 1418