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Absolute input

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Absolute input

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- [Instructor] Now let's take a look at how we can use precision input with AccuDraw. Continue using the file for chapter 3, Basic 2D Commands.dgn and using View Groups, select the Precision Input 1 model. In this exercise, I want to demonstrate how to use AccuDraw to create elements using precision input rather than using the legacy keyins XY=, DL=, and DI= which are tedious to key in, to say the least. I know many of you probably still use this method to create precise elements, but please stop now. Try using AccuDraw to simplify your workflow. To help us keep track of our OO location for this exercise, use the View Attributes dialog to turn on the ACS icon which will display at the coordinate 0,0. The first element I want to create is a 1/5th circle located at 0,0. Using the Task Navigation dialogue, select the circle command. By this point, you should realize that you can't really do anything with AccuDraw if it doesn't have focus, right? That usually requires that you issue a…

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