style="font-size:15px;"> 2. The following will appear on the Command Line:
Command: _RECTANG
Specify first corner point or [Chamfer/Elevation/Fillet/Thickness/Width]:
3. Specify the location of the first corner by moving the cursor to a location (P1) and then press the left mouse button.
The following will appear on the Command Line:
Specify other corner point or [Area / Dimensions / Rotation]:
4. Specify the location of the diagonal corner (P2) by moving the cursor diagonally away from the first corner (P1) and pressing the left mouse button.
OR
4. Type D <Enter> (or click on the blue letter “D”).
Specify length for rectangles <0.000>: Type the desired length <Enter>.
Specify width for rectangles <0.000>: Type the desired width <Enter>.
Specify other corner point or [Dimension]: move the cursor up, down, right or left to specify where you want the second corner relative to the first corner and then press <Enter> or press left mouse button.
Options: Chamfer, Fillet and Width
Note: The following options are only available before you place the first corner of the Rectangle.
Note: Sizes shown in brackets [...] are for metric users. Enter the numbers without the brackets. Example: [12.7] just enter 12.7
Chamfer
A chamfer is an angled corner. The Chamfer option automatically draws all 4 corners with chamfers simultaneously and all the same size. You must specify the distance for each side of the corner as distance 1 and distance 2.
Example: A Rectangle with distl = 0.50" [12.7 mm] and dist2 = 0.25" [6.35 mm]
1. Select the Rectangle command.
2. Type C <Enter> (or click on the blue letter “C”).
3. Enter 0.50 [12.7] for the first distance.
4. Enter 0.25 [6.35] for the second distance.
5. Place the first corner (P1).
6. Place the diagonal corner (P2).
Fillet
A fillet is a rounded corner. The fillet option automatically draws all 4 corners with fillets (all the same size). You must specify the radius for the rounded corners.
Example: A Rectangle with 0.50" [12.7 mm] radius corners.
1. Select the Rectangle command.
2. Type F <Enter> ( or click on the blue letter “F”).
3. Enter 0.50 [12.7] for the radius.
4. Place the first corner (P1).
5. Place the diagonal corner (P2).
Note: You must set Chamfer and Fillet back to “0” before defining the width. Unless you want fat lines and Chamfered or Filleted corners.
Width
Defines the width of the rectangle lines.
Note: Do not confuse this with the "Dimensions” Length and Width.
Width makes the lines appear fatter.
Example: A Rectangle with a width of 0.50" [12.7 mm]
1. Select the Rectangle command.
2. Type W <Enter> (or click on the blue letter “W”).
3. Enter 0.50 [12.7] for the width.
4. Place the first corner (P1 ).
5. Place the diagonal corner (P2).
Options: Area and Rotation
Note: The following options are available after you place the first corner of the Rectangle.
Area
Creates a Rectangle using the area and either a length or a width. If the Chamfer or Fillet option is active, the area includes the effect of the chamfers or fillets on the corners of the rectangle.
Example: A Rectangle with an Area of 6" [152.4 mm] and a Length of 2" [50.8 mm]
1. Select the Rectangle command.
2. Place the first corner (P1).
3. Type A <Enter> for Area. (or click on blue “A”).
4. Enter 6 [152.4] <Enter> for the Area.
5. Select L <Enter> for length option (or click on blue “L”
6. Enter 2 [50.8] <Enter> for the length.
(The width will automatically be calculated.)
Rotation
You may select the desired rotation angle after you place the first corner and before you place the second corner. The base point (pivot point) is the first corner.
Note: All new rectangles within the drawing will also be rotated unless you reset the rotation to 0. This option will not effect rectangles already in the drawing.
Example: A Rectangle with a rotation angle of 45 degrees.
