Lines on a site drawing

[jfields.61630]

I have drawing that I received from a surveyor for a site plan. When I go to draw lines on the drawing say to set up a grid to do cut and fill volumes it says that the lines need (2) points. It does the same thing when you try to offset a line as well. When you type in the distance say offset> you get


Specify offset distance or [Through] <Through>: 20'
Requires numeric distance, two points, or option keyword.

I have no clue as how to go about getting it to do what I would like. Any thoughts or suggestions?

[Maverick91]

I have drawing that I received from a surveyor for a site plan. When I go to draw lines on the drawing say to set up a grid to do cut and fill volumes it says that the lines need (2) points. It does the same thing when you try to offset a line as well. When you type in the distance say offset> you get


Specify offset distance or [Through] <Through>: 20'
Requires numeric distance, two points, or option keyword.

I have no clue as how to go about getting it to do what I would like. Any thoughts or suggestions?

What would you like to do?

Most likely, the drawing is using decimal units. No foot designation (apostrophy) needed. IE: 20' = 20.00.

[quiggle]

You do not use the " ' " symbol after the number value if you are working in decimal units as most civil engineering drawings utilize.

edit

yeah, what he said . . . I hate getting old and slow

[jfields.61630]

Thanks gentleman. That is it. And as for the old and slow comment as quick as you replied to the request tells me you are quicker than I am. Too many hours of feet and inches. Once again augi to the rescue!!