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Want to perform calculations right from within your drawing? We’re exploring the AutoCAD QuickCalc Calculator in this month’s edition of Have You Tried<\/em>. Read on for more.<\/p>\n

In AutoCAD, geometric values such as distance or angular measurement are often required to draw an object. In most situations, you might know the distance or angle required to draw an object but there are times when those values are unknown and need to be calculated.<\/p>\n

AutoCAD QuickCalc Calculator<\/h2>\n

While your favorite calculator or app can be used to calculate a distance or angle, to use the result you\u2019ll have to type it at the prompt in the AutoCAD Command window, which is a pain. The QuickCalc Calculator can be used to perform basic and complex calculations within the AutoCAD drawing environment, and the value that\u2019s calculated can be sent directly to the current prompt for the command in progress.<\/p>\n

\"Have<\/a><\/p>\n

You can learn how the use the QuickCalc Calculator as part of your drawing workflow by viewing the video and following the step-by-step examples in the Have<\/a> You<\/a> Tried:<\/a> QuickCalc<\/a> Calculator<\/a> topic.<\/p>\n

Keep the Feedback Coming<\/h2>\n

Thanks for all the great feedback submitted so far. Because of the great feedback, we have been able to improve the topics in the AutoCAD<\/a> Online<\/a> Help<\/a> system.<\/p>\n

The best way to submit feedback is by using the \u201cWas this helpful?\u201d section located at the bottom of every Help topic. Let us know what you like or don\u2019t like about a topic, or provide suggestions for other subjects that you\u2019d like to see covered in greater detail. The more specific your comments, the better.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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