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    CAL (Command)

    Evaluates mathematical and geometric expressions.

    Access Methods

     Command entry:  'cal for transparent use

    Summary

    CAL is an online geometry calculator that evaluates point (vector), real, or integer expressions. The expressions can access existing geometry using the object snap functions such as CEN, END, and INS.

    You can use these arithmetic and vector expressions in any command that expects points, vectors, or numbers.

    Topics in this section
    • Understand Syntax of Expressions
    • Format Feet and Inches (CAL Command)
    • Format Angles (CAL Command)
    • Use Points and Vectors (CAL Command)
    • Use System Variables in Calculations (CAL Command)
    • Convert Units of Measurement (CAL Command)
    • Use Standard Numeric Functions (CAL Command)
    • Calculate a Vector from Two Points (CAL Command)
    • Calculate the Length of a Vector (CAL Command)
    • Obtain a Point by Cursor (CAL Command)
    • Obtain the Last-Specified Point (CAL Command)
    • Use Snap Modes in Arithmetic Expressions (CAL Command)
    • Convert Points Between UCS and WCS (CAL Command)
    • Calculate a Point on a Line (CAL Command)
    • Rotate a Point About an Axis (CAL Command)
    • Obtain an Intersection Point (CAL Command)
    • Calculate a Distance (CAL Command)
    • Obtain a Radius (CAL Command)
    • Obtain an Angle (CAL Command)
    • Calculate a Normal Vector (CAL Command)
    • Use Shortcut Functions (CAL Command)

    Related Concepts

    • About the Command Prompt Calculator

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