Link wrote:i just entered the distance using the x and y coordinate and the line still came out the length that the cursor was dragged to. the delta button is depressed and i did hit enter instead of clicking. i am loosing my mind over this beside the fact that i have a deadline that must be met and the software isn't working right. the way wwodster described to do the click then shift and all is how i have been doing it. it worked for the first couple of tries and now it no longer works. i have not messed with any settings. somebody help me please.
Okay - I'll bite
You need to enter x coodinates and y coordinates. So to draw a wall 10 feet from left to right, start your wall and hit the X key, then enter 10, then hit the Y key and enter 0. ***Then you must hit enter to complete the entry. A mouse click will override these entries!***
This assumes that your delta button is indented for the x and y coordinates in the coordinate box, making these relative measurements.
An easier way is to start your wall, move your cursor to the right then simply to hold shift down to lock in your horizontal constraint, and hit the R key. Then enter 10 to define the radius of how far you are modeling your wall from it's origin. This also assumes that the delta button is indented for the radius.
Please see the attached animation for an example of the latter method. You'll notice that the 'A' (for angle)has a box around it, indicating it is locked as soon as shift is pressed. And as soon as you hit R, the R value is highlighted, ready to be overwritten. Hitting R again, will toggle this off, if you ever hit it by mistake. This should help you visually in the future.
Good luck.
Cheers,
Link.
Mike wrote:You know, Mike, that's a good guess too! Why didn't I think of that.
Is it possible that your preferences are set to "standard" versus "cad-like". This is under options/preferences/mouse constraints and methods. I don't know if this could be part of the problem.
woodster
and the software isn't working right
i have not messed with any settings. somebody help me please.Pull yourself together mate!!
The software works just fine! Do you have snap turned on??? Hit the S key to turn it off and try it again.
Cheers,
Link.
Is the line tool set to a single straight line in your info box?
This must be something very basic that you are overlooking. Millions of people are drawing lines in ArchiCAD everyday without a problems. Well thousands anway.
Cheers,
Link.
This must be something very basic that you are overlooking. Millions of people are drawing lines in ArchiCAD everyday without a problems. Well thousands anway.
Cheers,
Link.
