Using the Command Line on AutoCAD Civil 3D

Think of the command line (see figure) as a “chat window” where you talk with Civil 3D. Nearly everything you do is reported on the command line along with the response from Civil 3D. A response can be a request for more information, reporting of a result, or notification of a problem. It’s good to get into the habit of always watching the command line because it often tells you what to do next. You can also launch commands from the command line, but you will likely find it much easier to use the visual interface provided by the ribbon and other tools.
A view of the command line
A view of the command line while a transparent command is used to draw a line. Notice how the command line reports that the LINE command has been started and then prompts for the first piece of information: the “first point.”

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