Use Dynamic Input

Use Dynamic Input

Use Dynamic Input

 

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Use Dynamic Input

Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To change dimensional input settings

1. Right-click Dyn on the status bar. Click Settings.
2. In the Drafting Settings dialog box, Dynamic input tab, under Dimension Input, click Settings.
3. In the Dimension Input Settings dialog box, select Polar or Cartesian format as the default.
4. Under Visibility, select one of the following options:
   • Show Only 1 Dimension Input Field at a Time. Displays only the distance dimensional input tooltip when you are using grip editing to stretch an object.
   • Show 2 Dimension Input Fields at a Time. Displays the distance and angle dimensional input tooltips when you are using grip editing to stretch an object.
   • Show the Following Dimension Input Fields Simultaneously. Displays the selected dimensional input tooltips when you are using grip editing to stretch an object. Select one or more of the check boxes.
5. Click OK to close each dialog box.
    Command entry: DSETTINGS