Stretch value interpretted as total length when using grip to stretch a line in AutoCAD

Autodesk Support

Oct 8, 2023

Products and versions covered

Issue:

When typing a number to stretch a line (pline) in AutoCAD using the line grips, the entire line is resized to the amount instead of increasing or decreasing in length. The stretch value is interpreted as total length.

Causes:

Dynamic Input is turned on and the cursor inputs are unexpected or incorrect.

Solution:

Disable Dynamic Input by pressing the F12 key to toggle it off. Alternatively, adjust the Dynamic Input settings as follows:

On the command line in AutoCAD, type DSETTINGS.
Click the Dynamic Input tab and then the right Settings button under the Dimension Input section.
Select "Show the following dimension input fields simultaneously."
Enable only "Length Change" and then click OK on the windows.

Products:

AutoCAD for Mac; AutoCAD LT for Mac; AutoCAD Products;

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