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AutoCAD and Its Applications—Basics
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Figure 1-24.
A—Use AutoCAD input search tools to help access and research commands when typing.
Notice that the suggestion list displays the command alias and name, or a synonym and
name. B—Basic input search tool settings. The
Search Content
setting is only available from
the command line.
Suggestion list
Pick to search the
AutoCAD help system
Pick to search
the Internet
Pick to expand
a category
Dynamic Input Command Line
A
B
Selection Result Example
AutoComplete Displays a list of suggested commands
and system variables.
AutoCorrect Suggests commands and system
variables even if you type the name
incorrectly; lowercase letters identify
the error.
Search System
Variables
Includes system variables in the
suggestion list; identified by the
system variable icon.
Search Content An alternative method to activate
and use layers, text styles, dimension
styles, visual styles, blocks, and hatch
patterns, as explained later in this
textbook.
Mid-String
Search
Suggests all commands and system
variables that include the letters you
type; disable to show only suggestions
that begin with the letters you type.
Delay Time Specifies the number of milliseconds
before the suggestion list appears.
300 millisecond delay
is the default.