AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2012 Essentials: Autodesk® Official Training Guide: Essential

Using the Command Line

Think of the command line (Figure 1.9) as a chat window where you talk with Civil 3D. Nearly everything you do is reported on the command line along with Civil 3D's response to it. 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.

FIGURE 1.9 A view of the command line while using a transparent command ...