Using MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 3): do I always have to click my cursor in the key-in box prior to typing in a key-in command? Is there a way to make it so that if I type, MS automatically knows I'm trying to key-in? It is like that in AutoCAD with the command line.
Thanks!
Focus must be in the key-in field for it to know that you are entering a key-in. If you are trying to launch a command repetitively and quickly you may want to look customizing a function key to do what you want.
~HTH
John.
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Set an Fkey to "inputmanager cmdbrowse". When you hit the Fkey you assigned focus will be switched to the key-in dialog. I always have the key-in dialog docked so it is always open. You can probably use a key-in string to open the dialog and place focus in the command line with one Fkey, but why not keep it docked for convenience?
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MicroStation has more dialog boxes and places to give input. It also is not, by nature, in a "null" state, waiting for a command. It always has a tool of some kind (Selection by default) ready to go. This is different from AutoCad, which only has the command line for entering information, and by default is in a null/waiting state.
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Hi Daniel,
a solution provided by mwlong using F key is one alternative.Another is to use already mapped keys:
It means using Esc > Enter will display key-in dialog and you can type a command.
I think it's about a personal preferences whether F key (one key pressed, but you have to configure it) or Esc > Enter (two keys required, but it's default feature) is more friendly way ;-)
With regards,
Jan
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By default, the F9 key will set focus to the keyin window