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Using Numeric Values

Using Numeric Values

Drawing mechanical parts is different from artistic sketching - drawings must be precise. To achieve this precision use the mouse to get the approximate size or shape and then tune the drawing by typing numeric values. For example, to draw a .500" circle draw a small circle with the mouse and then enter .500 in the diameter edit box.

To change the position or size of lines numerically:
  1. Create or select the line.
  2. On the numeric bar located under the toolbar enter the desired numeric values . You can specify " or inch or mm for millimeter after a numeric value. You can also use / * + - signs to make appropriate arithmetic operations. For example you can enter 3/16 instead of .1875.
  3. Press Enter to register each numeric value.

To learn what each numeric value signifies, view the tooltip by moving the mouse cursor to the associated icon in the running application.

Lines: panel-line.gif (1469 bytes)
Circles: panel-arc.gif (1317 bytes)
Arcs: panel-arc.gif (1208 bytes)
Splines: panel-spline.gif (1469 bytes)
Text: panel-text.gif (1454 bytes)
Groups: panel-rect.gif (876 bytes)
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