typing measurement while modeling

[Anonymous]

I'm new to ArchiCAD (17) and I have an issue. When entering dimensions, either drawing a wall or entering data for windows, if I want a measurement of, for example, 7'-2", when I type that in the program will automatically change the dimension to 7'. I have to try a couple of times or add a space between the dash before it finally registers. Is there a setting I can change to stop this?

[Anonymous]

You might not be typing fast enough and the program is automatically updating the value after a second and a half.

If this is it, you can go to Options->Work Environment Profiles->User Preference Schemes->Dialog Boxes and Palettes and the first setting should be Dialog Box Auto-Update Delay. Change that and it should help.

Or if you want to keep the quicker update time, don't type 7'-2" but just type 7-2 and you should easily beat the auto update.

[Eduardo Rolon]

zeropointreference wrote:
…, don't type 7'-2" but just type 7-2 and you should easily beat the auto update.

ARRGH! Still learning new things, 7-2 (didn't know this one) the other option is typing 7'2

[Anonymous]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I wish I knew this a week ago. But it's better late than never.