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Topic: how to input 17.3/2 in AutoCAD
Posted By: hgf_21_xy
Subject: how to input 17.3/2 in AutoCAD
Date Posted: 30.Mar.2011 at 05:21

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?
 


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Ken@Greiner Aerospace


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Posted By: Vladimir Michl
Date Posted: 30.Mar.2011 at 08:42
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.
 


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Posted By: CarlB
Date Posted: 30.Mar.2011 at 09:24
You cannot use decimals in fraction, but you could input "173/20" to get the correct offset.

Posted By: hgf_21_xy
Date Posted: 30.Mar.2011 at 09:27
Originally posted by Vladimir Michl Vladimir Michl wrote:

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.
 
Thanks, you are the man.


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Ken@Greiner Aerospace

Posted By: hgf_21_xy
Date Posted: 30.Mar.2011 at 09:33
Originally posted by CarlB CarlB wrote:

You cannot use decimals in fraction, but you could input "173/20" to get the correct offset.
I also found out this way, but for a better and easier solution, we should do it the way how member_profile.asp?PF=3&FID=2" rel="nofollow - Vladimir Michl  suggested.


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Ken@Greiner Aerospace

Posted By: alanjt
Date Posted: 30.Mar.2011 at 21:28
Originally posted by hgf_21_xy hgf_21_xy wrote:

Originally posted by CarlB CarlB wrote:

You cannot use decimals in fraction, but you could input "173/20" to get the correct offset.
I also found out this way, but for a better and easier solution, we should do it the way how member_profile.asp?PF=3&FID=2" rel="nofollow - Vladimir Michl  suggested.
How is using 'CAL easier than a little math in your head to move decimal places easier?

Posted By: Vladimir Michl
Date Posted: 30.Mar.2011 at 21:49
Well, the little math may quickly become less "little" with e.g. 17.385/2.1/0.08
CAL can handle all such cases.


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Posted By: Cad64
Date Posted: 31.Mar.2011 at 02:26
Or you could just draw everything at 1:1 instead of at a scale and avoid doing any math at all.

Just sayin' Wink


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Posted By: hgf_21_xy
Date Posted: 31.Mar.2011 at 04:22

Hello guys,

Thanks for your attentions.
With your help, I can close this issue now. Clap


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Ken@Greiner Aerospace


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