Performs a full range of mathematical, scientific, and geometric calculations, creates and uses variables, and converts units of measurement.
QUICKCALC (Command) Find
List of Options
The following options are displayed.
Toolbar
Performs quick calculations of common functions.
- Clear
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Clears the Input box.
- Clear History
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Clears the history area.
- Paste Value to Command Line
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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
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Calculates the coordinates of a point.
- Distance Between Two Points
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Calculates the distance between two points. The calculated distance always displays as a unitless decimal value.
- Angle of Line Defined by Two Points
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Calculates the angle of two points.
- Two Lines Defined by Four Points
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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
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Select length, area, volume, and angular values from a list.
- Convert From
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Lists the units of measurement from which to convert.
- Convert To
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Lists the units of measurement to which to convert.
- Value to Convert
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Provides a box to enter a value to convert.
- Converted Value
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Converts the units entered and displays the converted value.
- Calculator Icon
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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
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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
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Opens the Variable Definition dialog box.
- Edit Variable Button
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Opens the Variable Definition dialog box so you can make changes to the selected variable.
- Delete Variable Button
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Deletes the selected variable.
- Calculator Button
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Returns the selected variable to the Input box.