CAD tip # 7878:

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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.

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30.3.2011 22775×

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