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Pointer Input Settings Dialog Box
Controls the settings of pointer input tooltips.
List of Options
The following options are displayed.
Format
Controls coordinate format in the tooltips that are displayed when pointer
input is turned on.
Polar Format
Displays the tooltip for the second or next point in polar coordinate format.
Enter a comma (,) to change to Cartesian format. (
DYNPIFORMAT (page 1319)
system variable)
Cartesian Format
Displays the tooltip for the second or next point in Cartesian coordinate
format. Enter an angle symbol (<) to change to polar format. (
DYNPIFORMAT
(page 1319) system variable)
Relative Coordinates
Displays the tooltip for the second or next point in relative coordinate format.
Enter a pound sign (#) to change to absolute format. (
DYNPICOORDS (page
1318) system variable)
Absolute Coordinates
Displays the tooltip for the second or next point in absolute coordinate format.
Enter an at sign ( ) to change to relative format. Note that you cannot use the
direct distance method when this option is selected. (
DYNPICOORDS (page
1318) system variable)
Visibility
Controls when pointer input is displayed. (DYNPIVIS (page 1319) system variable)
As Soon As I Type Coordinate Data
When pointer input is turned on, displays tooltips only when you start to
enter coordinate data. (
DYNPIVIS (page 1319) system variable)
When a Command Asks for a Point
When pointer input is turned on, displays tooltips whenever a command
prompts you for a point. (
DYNPIVIS (page 1319) system variable)
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