Hello,
Facing a problem when using [CMD]OFFSET[/CMD] command in AutoCAD.
Trying to input the offset distance as 17.3 and the dwg is in 1:2 scale, so I inputted 17.3/2, but did not succeed.
Anyone knows how to fix it?
 

Yes. You can directly input expressions with integers (e.g. 17/3) but for operations on real numbers you need to use the embedded CAL:
 
Offset distance: 'cal
>>>> Expression: 17.3/2
Continuing the OFFSET command.
 

You cannot use decimals in fraction, but you could input "173/20" to get the correct offset.

[QUOTE=Vladimir Michl]Yes. You can directly input expressions with integers (e.g. 17/3) but for operations on real numbers you need to use the embedded CAL:
 
Offset distance: 'cal
>>>> Expression: 17.3/2
Continuing the OFFSET command.
 [/QUOTE]
Thanks, you are the man.

[QUOTE=CarlB]You cannot use decimals in fraction, but you could input "173/20" to get the correct offset.[/QUOTE]
I also found out this way, but for a better and easier solution, we should do it the way how Vladimir Michl suggested.

[QUOTE=hgf_21_xy][QUOTE=CarlB]You cannot use decimals in fraction, but you could input "173/20" to get the correct offset.[/QUOTE]
I also found out this way, but for a better and easier solution, we should do it the way how Vladimir Michl suggested.[/QUOTE]How is using 'CAL easier than a little math in your head to move decimal places easier?

Well, the little math may quickly become less "little" with e.g. 17.385/2.1/0.08CAL can handle all such cases.

Or you could just draw everything at 1:1 instead of at a scale and avoid doing any math at all.Just sayin'

Hello guys,
Thanks for your attentions.
With your help, I can close this issue now. hgf_21_xy2011-03-31 04:23:21