Lesson 04 | Inputting Data

Every drawing action requires some form of data input. Regardless of the types of geometry you create, you are constantly inputting data in one form or another.

In this lesson, you will learn to input data using the command line, dynamic input, direct distance entry, shortcut menus, and the Cartesian coordinate system. You will use the concepts you learn in this lesson in exercises throughout this course.

After completing this lesson, you will be able to use the command line, explain different types of coordinates, activate and use the Dynamic Input interface, use direct distance to enter values, and use the shortcut menu to access commands and options.

The following image illustrates how to use the Dynamic Input interface ...

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