How To Change Fraction Style In AutoCAD?

Understanding Fraction Styles in AutoCAD

AutoCAD offers various ways to manipulate fractions and customize their appearance. Adjusting the fraction style can enhance the clarity of your drawings. Below is a comprehensive guide on how to change fraction styles in AutoCAD, specifically tailored for AutoCAD 2025.

Turning Off Fraction Stacking

Fraction stacking automatically formats fractions in a compact, visually appealing manner. However, users may prefer to have a different format. To disable stacking:

1. Select the Text: Click on the text that contains stacked fractions. You can do this by double-clicking the text or by right-clicking it and selecting “Mtext Edit.”
2. Open Formatting Options: Within the Text Formatting dialog box, right-click on the stacked fraction characters.
3. Access Stack Properties: From the context menu, choose "Stack Properties."
4. Disable AutoStacking: Click on the "AutoStack" button, then uncheck the "Enable AutoStacking" checkbox. This will prevent future fractions from automatically stacking.

Editing Fraction Text

To write fractions in AutoCAD effectively, use the Multiline Text (MText) feature:

1. Activate MText: Begin by selecting the Multiline Text tool. Click and drag your cursor to define a window where you want your text to appear.
2. Enter the Fraction: Type the fraction using a slash (/) between the numbers, such as “1/2.”
3. Format the Text: Highlight the text, right-click, and select "Stack" from the context menu to apply fraction formatting.

Setting Stack Properties

If you want to customize the appearance of stacked fractions:

1. Select the Text: Click on the multiline text that includes your stacked fraction.
2. Access Stack Properties: Right-click and choose "Stack Properties."
3. Adjust Settings: In the Stack Properties dialog box, you can change the upper and lower texts separately. Adjust font styles, sizes, and alignment as necessary to match your design requirements.

Unstacking Fractions

If you wish to revert a stacked fraction back to normal text:

1. Edit the Text: Double-click the multiline text object that you want to modify.
2. Select Stacked Content: Highlight the portion of the text that is stacked.
3. Unstack the Text: On the Formatting panel of the Text Editor Ribbon Contextual tab, click on "Stack" to remove the stacking effect.

Changing Point Style in AutoCAD

Point styles are important for visually distinguishing point objects in your drawings. To modify the point style:

1. Open the Point Style Command: Type "PTYPE" in the command line and press "Enter."
2. Select a New Style: A Point Style window will open, showing different point styles available. Choose from the icons listed.
3. Apply the Changes: Click "OK" to confirm your selection and apply the new point style to your drawing.

FAQ Section

Q1: How do I ensure my fractions display correctly?
When typing fractions in AutoCAD, always use the slash (/) symbol and ensure you stack them if required. Adjusting the stack properties will enhance their visual presentation.

Q2: Can I revert to the default stacking settings?
Yes, simply follow the same steps for disabling AutoStacking and recheck the "Enable AutoStacking" box to restore the default settings.

Q3: Are there different ways to enter distance in AutoCAD?
Yes, users can specify distance through direct entry, by moving the cursor to indicate direction and angle and then typing the desired length. Alternatively, the COGO Input dialog allows for precise angle and distance measurements.