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How to: Cycle AutoCAD commands

July 8, 2009 by Edwin Prakoso Leave a Comment

As a new AutoCAD user, you might found that AutoCAD has a lot of commands. Not to mention changing the system variables. Some (well, many…) of them have to be activated from command line.

It is very difficult to remember all of them. Even for experienced users. Don’t worry, you can just type first one or two characters, and cycle between those commands!

For example, type ‘la’ to find out what commands started with them. Press TAB, keep pressing for several times. You will see the commands cycling in dynamic input (or command line).

Update: If you use AutoCAD 2012 or newer, you can use AutoComplete command. Read the details here.

Now you can guess how to activate the command from command line by typing several first characters then press TAB!

About Edwin Prakoso

I work as a Sr. Consultant in PT Cipta Satria Informatika. I've been using AutoCAD since R14 and Revit since Revit Building 9. I occasionally write for AUGIWorld magazine and I am also active in Autodesk discussion forum. I'm a member of Autodesk Expert Elite, an appreciation for individuals who give contributions to the Autodesk community.
Connect with me on twitter or LinkedIn.

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