

Pressing the is an alternative to pressing after each command.The Keycode Mode permits the use of two letter commands and eliminates the need to press after typing the command.typing 10.20 is equivalent to Using the two decimals is faster than typing the comma. In addition to the comma separated coordinates, relative coordinates can also be entered using the numeric keypad using the format X.Y, i.e.For example, to draw a square using the 2 Points line tool from the command line: “Close” or “undo” can be entered on the command line or by clicking on buttons on the Tool Options toolbar. LibreCAD is expecting another set of coordinates to be entered, or the shape (with a minimum of two segments) can be closed or the last actions can be reversed.


After drawing at least two segments of a line the next prompt reads “Specify next point or ”. For example, when using the 2 Points line tool the first prompt shows “Specify first point” and the second “Specify next point”. Pressing will cancel the current action and pressing it a second time will cancel the operation. After typing a command, the prompt will indicate the next input required, such as coordinates or the next action available. When the command line is activated the prompt above the input text-box, initially showing “Command:” in black text, turns blue. With the Keycode Mode on, type a two letter command, e.g.Press the, type any command and then or the.
