Draw tools, Object Snap and Dynamic Input - Introduction to AutoCAD 2011: 2D and 3D Design - page 61

of the cursor hairs will show (Fig. 3.16), together with other details. To see the
drop-down menu giving the prompts available with Dynamic Input press the
down key of the keyboard and click the prompt to be used. Fig. 3.16 shows
the Arc prompt as being the next to be used when the Polyline tool is in use.
Fig. 3.16 Coordinate tips when DYN is in action
Notes on the use of Dynamic Input
Although Dynamic Input can be used in any of the AutoCAD 2011
workspaces, some operators may prefer a larger working area. To achieve
this a click on the Clean Screen icon in the bottom right-hand corner
of the AutoCAD 2011 window produces an uncluttered workspace
area. The command palette can be cleared from screen by entering
commandlinehide at the command line. To bring it back press the keys
Ctrl 9 . These two operations produce a screen showing only title and
status bars (Fig. 3.17). Some operators may well prefer working in such a
larger than normal workspace.
Dynamic Input settings are made in the Dynamic Input sub-dialog of the
Drafting Settings dialog (Fig. 3.18), brought to screen by entering os (or
ds ) at the command line.