Drag element set distance using a basepoint to offset

[Chris Pooley]

Hi,

Has something changed in A27? I can not offset from a base point.

When I previously wanted something a set distance from something else, I would

• select the item
• CTRL D
• Move the item along the access to the thing I want to offset it from
• Type the distance I want it offset
• hit the "-" (Minus) key 
• Enter

Now when I type the distance, then hit the minus key, it just clears the distance and gives me the annoying "boing" tone that can not be turned off anymore.

  

Any ideas on what I am missing?

Thank you,

Operating system used: Windows 11

[Barry Kelly · Accepted solution]

Nothing has changed in 27 in regards to the tracker (except I think you can divide and multiply in some circumstances now?)

Do you have a separate number keypad on your keyboard?

Is the NUM LOCK button turned off?

Also in 27, and ideal for this sort of thing is the new (experimental) distance guides.

Turn them on in the Work Environment > More Options > Experimental section.

Make sure you have the distance guide tool in a tool bar.

Barry.

[Chris Pooley]

Hi Barry, as always great to hear from you.

This distance guide is a great feature, thanks for sharing that.