Topic: Typing in OSNAPS durring commands

[MSTG007]

I do not use my osnaps that much because it usually does not pick the points i want (End Points / Perp / App). Seems like the sensitivity is off or something. But usually I do alot of typing. For example; I do a Line; then at each pick spot I type in (end) enter select the end point and (app) enter for the approx intersection of the other picked point.

During the times I type in end / app / perp / etc.

Can I make them to be (E) for end / (A) for app / (P) for perp etc?

[Rob...]

Other options:
You can set-up shift+right click to bring up the OSNAP menu. I find it easier than typing.
You can also use tab to cycle through running OSNAPs.

[Krushert]

Other options:
You can set-up shift+right click to bring up the OSNAP menu. I find it easier than typing.

I use this method but I then key the mnemonic  Characters for each Osnap.

Example.   shift+right click > E for Endpoint.

Look for the underline letters.   I screenshotted my osnap menu and then taped it to my monitor to learn the letters.

[kentium3k]

I have the F-keys set to most of the osnaps, very easy to use, I can grab most of them without looking down.
F1 endp
F2 perp
F3 Nea
F4 Mid
etc.

[rkmcswain]

I have the F-keys set to most of the osnaps, very easy to use, I can grab most of them without looking down.
F1 endp
F2 perp
F3 Nea
F4 Mid
etc.

Same here   

[MSTG007]

How do you do that? (Set it up?)

[Dave M]

I don't particularly like the MBUTTONPAN function, so I turn it off.  That way when I click my wheel button it brings up the OSNAP pop up.  Then you can just key in the shortcut for the OSNAP (i.e. E for endpoint, I for intersection, etc.)

[Crank]

How do you do that? (Set it up?)

The easiest way is to create an .mnu-file like:

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//
//  Keyboard Accelerators
//
***ACCELERATORS
ID_VBARun      [ALT+"F8"]
ID_VBAIDE      [ALT+"F11"]
["F1"]Int,End
["F2"]Cen,Mid
["F3"]Per,Qua
["F4"]Ins,Nod
["F5"]Near
["F6"]App,Tan
and use cuiload to load that menu.

In the CUI you can also find a section with Keyboard Shortcuts. If the main and partial menus define the same key, then the last loaded cuix is leading (So this is usually a definition from a partial cuix!).

Tip: It's also possible to create commands like (defun c:int,end () ... ) , so the function keys can also be used to start those commands.

[kentium3k]

How do you do that? (Set it up?)

Short answer, go into your CUI, in the lower left find snap,endpoint and pick on it, drag that up to the upper left under Keyboard Shortcuts, pick on that and look to the lower right for a line that says Keys, pick on that, then further to the right in that same line is an ellipsis (...), pick on that, then with caps lock off hit the F2 key.  Close the CUI and test it out.

[lamarn]

In other words.. It is not possible! (?) i have tries it in the past, but could not made it work transparantly in a defun.

[Crank]

lammerts,

 A defun shouldn't be a problem. In the past I've had some small difficulties with dynamic input. If that is the case then I turn dynamic input temporary of in the lisp.
Have you tried to load my demo menu? If that's not working, then there is something wrong in your lisp.

I've been using function keys for all my osnaps since Autocad12: my OSMODE is default set to 0.

[lamarn]

I replied on the question: Can I make E : for end / A : for app etc.?
I think the f1 methods would work...

[RC]

I agree with DWMASS,
I don't use MBUTTONPAN, so the middle button on the mouse pops the osnap menu to the screen, an "E" will execute endpoint.

IF shortcut letters in your osnap menu are not underlined (to let you know which one is the shortcut) you can restore that feature (Win7) by:
1.Click Start, and launch the Control Panel.
2.Click Ease of Access.
3.Click Change how your keyboard works.
4.Locate the Make it easier to use keyboard shortcuts section.
5.Enable the Underline keyboard shortcuts and access keys checkbox.
6.Click OK.

[MSTG007]

That was pretty slick Crank

"//
//  Keyboard Accelerators
//
***ACCELERATORS
ID_VBARun      [ALT+"F8"]
ID_VBAIDE      [ALT+"F11"]
["F1"]Int,End
["F2"]Cen,Mid
["F3"]Per,Qua
["F4"]Ins,Nod
["F5"]Near
["F6"]App,Tan
"

[Crank]

I know: I was already using these settings in Acad11 .