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Direct Entry
Direct Entry
It is possible to use the cursor to select points. Direct entry is similar to this interactive method because the cursor is placed in the direction of the desired point and then the distance is specified.
Entry Format: Put cursor in direction and then type distance
Practice
Practice
Create a new AutoCAD drawing and draw the figure to the right using direct entry.
"Direct Entry Exercise." Autodesk AutoCAD 2022 Fundamentals by Elise Moss, SDC Publications 2020 p. 99.
Practice Solution
Practice Solution
Turn ON ORTHOMODE (see image to the right)
line ENTER
0,0 ENTER
Cursor directly to right + 2 ENTER
Cursor directly upward + 2 ENTER
Cursor directly to right + 1 ENTER
Cursor directly upward + 2 ENTER
Cursor directly to left + 1 ENTER
Cursor directly downward + 1 ENTER
Cursor directly to left + 1 ENTER
Cursor directly upward + 1 ENTER
Cursor directly to left + 1 ENTER
Cursor directly downward + 2 ENTER
Cursor directly to right + 1 ENTER
Cursor directly downward + 1 ENTER
Cursor directly to left + 1 ENTER
Cursor directly downward + 1 ENTER
ESC
ORTHOMODE restricts the cursor so it can only move straight vertically and horizontally.
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