Combine Coordinates and Expressions

An example that shows how you can combine a coordinate and an expression to create a line.

1. Start the Line command.
2. Enter 'qc↵ to open QuickCalc.
3. Enter the following in the text box:
   End + [(4′+36+5′6)<45]
4. Click Apply.
5. In the drawing area, click the endpoint of a line.
   AutoCAD draws a line that begins at 12′-6″ at a 45 angle to the endpoint that you select.

In this exercise, you used the expression (4′+36+5′6) right in the middle of a coordinate value. The coordinate is within square brackets. By using this method, you can calculate measurements and apply them to commands more easily.