Chapter 1 Introduction to AutoCAD
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Figure 1-19.
A—The dynamic
input fields that
appear after you
first enter the
RECTANGLE
command. B—Press
the down arrow key
to display command
options. Pick an
option with the
cursor, or use the
up and down arrow
keys to highlight the
desired option and
press
[Enter]
to select.
Prompt Options are
available
Input area
Crosshairs Coordinate
Press the down arrow key on
the keyboard to display options
Use the cursor or
the up and down arrow
keys to select options
A
B
Figure 1-18.
Use dynamic input to type or select commands and values from a temporary input area near
the crosshairs. You can use the command line as an alternative to, or with, dynamic input.
The command line also offers utility not available with dynamic input.
Command
line
Crosshairs Typed command name Suggestion list