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Dynamic Input puts info right where you need it so you can see your next steps without wasting time looking at the command line.
Transcript
00:03
AutoCAD’s dynamic input provides a command interface near the cursor in the drawing area.
00:09
It provides an alternative way to enter commands, while keeping your focus on your design, rather than the program interface.
00:17
When dynamic input is turned on, a tooltip displays updated information near the cursor that is relevant to the task you are performing.
00:25
When a command is in progress, you can specify options and values in the tooltip text box.
00:31
The actions required to complete a command or to use grips are similar to those for the Command prompt.
00:37
If the AutoComplete and AutoCorrect features are turned on,
00:40
the program automatically completes the command and offers correct spelling suggestions,
00:45
just as it does on the Command line.
00:48
The difference is that your attention can stay near the cursor.
00:51
From the ribbon, Home tab, Draw panel, select Line.
00:56
Notice in the Command line, that, not only does the command name
01:01
display,but it also prompts you with the actions needed to finish the command.
01:05
This prompt also displays next to the cursor.
01:09
Pick a point in the drawing area.
01:12
The prompt changes to the next step in the command.
01:15
In this example, it is to specify the next point in the line.
01:20
Create two connected line segments.
01:25
Now, in the command line, you have the options appearing in brackets.
01:29
Also notice the dynamic input tooltip.
01:32
The prompt ends with the word “or” and a small down arrow.
01:36
This means you can enter a response in the tooltip, instead of on the Command line.
01:41
On your keyboard, press the Down Arrow key to view and select options.
01:46
Once an option, such as Close, is selected, press ENTER.
01:51
In this example, a line is automatically drawn, creating a closed polygon, and the command ends.
01:59
You can turn off dynamic input at anytime.
02:03
From the status bar, select Customization.
02:06
Then, select Dynamic Input.
02:10
Now, Dynamic Input displays on the status bar.
02:14
Select Dynamic Input to toggle the tool off and on.
02:19
With Dynamic Input toggled OFF, start the Line command again.
02:23
Notice that now, there is no dynamic input tooltip next to the cursor.
02:29
Draw a couple of line segments and, on your keyboard, press ENTER to end the command.
02:35
Toggle Dynamic Input back ON.
02:38
Because dynamic input is so useful, it’s recommended to keep it toggled on.
02:43
To remove the Dynamic Input option from the Status bar, open the Customization menu again and deselect Dynamic Input.
02:52
While dynamic input is not designed to replace the Command window, it is a highly useful tool in expediting drawing tasks.
00:03
AutoCAD’s dynamic input provides a command interface near the cursor in the drawing area.
00:09
It provides an alternative way to enter commands, while keeping your focus on your design, rather than the program interface.
00:17
When dynamic input is turned on, a tooltip displays updated information near the cursor that is relevant to the task you are performing.
00:25
When a command is in progress, you can specify options and values in the tooltip text box.
00:31
The actions required to complete a command or to use grips are similar to those for the Command prompt.
00:37
If the AutoComplete and AutoCorrect features are turned on,
00:40
the program automatically completes the command and offers correct spelling suggestions,
00:45
just as it does on the Command line.
00:48
The difference is that your attention can stay near the cursor.
00:51
From the ribbon, Home tab, Draw panel, select Line.
00:56
Notice in the Command line, that, not only does the command name
01:01
display,but it also prompts you with the actions needed to finish the command.
01:05
This prompt also displays next to the cursor.
01:09
Pick a point in the drawing area.
01:12
The prompt changes to the next step in the command.
01:15
In this example, it is to specify the next point in the line.
01:20
Create two connected line segments.
01:25
Now, in the command line, you have the options appearing in brackets.
01:29
Also notice the dynamic input tooltip.
01:32
The prompt ends with the word “or” and a small down arrow.
01:36
This means you can enter a response in the tooltip, instead of on the Command line.
01:41
On your keyboard, press the Down Arrow key to view and select options.
01:46
Once an option, such as Close, is selected, press ENTER.
01:51
In this example, a line is automatically drawn, creating a closed polygon, and the command ends.
01:59
You can turn off dynamic input at anytime.
02:03
From the status bar, select Customization.
02:06
Then, select Dynamic Input.
02:10
Now, Dynamic Input displays on the status bar.
02:14
Select Dynamic Input to toggle the tool off and on.
02:19
With Dynamic Input toggled OFF, start the Line command again.
02:23
Notice that now, there is no dynamic input tooltip next to the cursor.
02:29
Draw a couple of line segments and, on your keyboard, press ENTER to end the command.
02:35
Toggle Dynamic Input back ON.
02:38
Because dynamic input is so useful, it’s recommended to keep it toggled on.
02:43
To remove the Dynamic Input option from the Status bar, open the Customization menu again and deselect Dynamic Input.
02:52
While dynamic input is not designed to replace the Command window, it is a highly useful tool in expediting drawing tasks.