Use Dynamic Input

Use Dynamic Input

Use Dynamic Input

 

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Use Dynamic Input

Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To change pointer input settings

1. Right-click Dyn on the status bar. Click Settings.
2. In the Drafting Settings dialog box, Dynamic input tab, under Pointer Input, click Settings.
3. In the Pointer Input Settings dialog box, select polar or Cartesian format as the default.
4. Select relative or absolute coordinate format as the default.
5. Under Visibility, select one of the following options:
   • As Soon As I Type Coordinate Data. When pointer input is turned on, displays tooltips only when you start to enter coordinate data.
   • When a Command Asks for a Point. When pointer input is turned on, displays tooltips whenever a command prompts for a point.
   • Always—Even When Not in a Command. Always displays tooltips when pointer input is turned on.
6. Click OK to close each dialog box.
    Command entry: DSETTINGS