Performs a full range of mathematical, scientific,
and geometric calculations, creates and uses variables, and converts
units of measurement.
Access Methods
Menu: Toolbar: Standard
Shortcut menu: Right-click
and click QuickCalc.
Command entry: quickcalcList of Options
The
following options are displayed.
Toolbar
Performs quick calculations
of common functions.
- Clear
-
- Clear History
-
- Paste Value to Command Line
-
Pastes the value in the
Input box at the Command prompt. When QuickCalc is used transparently
during a command, this button is replaced by the Apply button at
the bottom of the calculator.
- Get Coordinates
-
Calculates the coordinates
of a point.
- Distance Between Two Points
-
Calculates the distance
between two points. The calculated distance always displays as a
unitless decimal value.
- Angle of Line Defined by Two Points
-
Calculates the angle
of two points.
- Two Lines Defined by Four Points
-
Calculates the intersection
of four points.
History Area
Displays a running list
of previously evaluated expressions. The History area shortcut menu provides
several options, including copying a selected expression to the
Clipboard.
Input Box
Provides a box where
you enter and retrieve expressions.
More/Less Button
Hides or Displays all
QuickCalc function areas. Right-click to select individual function
areas to hide or display.
Number Pad
Provides a standard calculator
keypad where you enter numbers and symbols for arithmetic expressions.
Scientific Area
Evaluates trigonometric,
logarithmic, exponential, and other expressions commonly associated
with scientific and engineering applications.
Units Conversion Area
Converts units of measurement
from one unit type to another unit type. The units conversion area
accepts only decimal values without units.
- Units Type
-
Select length, area,
volume, and angular values from a list.
- Convert From
-
Lists the units of measurement
from which to convert.
- Convert To
-
Lists the units of measurement
to which to convert.
- Value to Convert
-
Provides a box to enter
a value to convert.
- Converted Value
-
Converts the units entered
and displays the converted value.
- Calculator Icon
-
Returns the converted
value to the Input box.
Variables Area
Provides access to predefined
constants and functions. You can use the Variables area to define
and store additional constants and functions.
- Variables Tree
-
Stores predefined shortcut
functions and user-defined variables.
Shortcut functions are
common expressions that combine a function with an object snap. The
following table describes the predefined shortcut functions in the
list.
Shortcut Function
|
Shortcut For
|
Description
|
dee
|
dist(end,end)
|
Distance between two endpoints
|
ille
|
ill(end,end,end,end)
|
Intersection of two lines defined by four endpoints
|
mee
|
(end+end)/2
|
Midpoint between two endpoints
|
nee
|
nor(end,end)
|
Unit vector in the XY plane and
normal to two endpoints
|
rad
|
rad
|
Radius of a selected circle, arc, or polyline
arc
|
vee
|
vec(end,end)
|
Vector from two endpoints
|
vee1
|
vec1(end,end)
|
Unit vector from two endpoints
|
- New Variable Button
-
- Edit Variable Button
-
- Delete Variable Button
-
Deletes the selected
variable.
- Calculator Button
-
Returns the selected
variable to the Input box.
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