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Harvey Hampton

 When I enter the commands:

E    and then enter,            [erase command]

There is a pop up window for the options for erase such as window, etc.

How can I make window   (W)  the default for erase or other commands  

without having to make a selection from the pop up window or maybe have to enter   [W and enter]  ?

It would be nice if it were similar to Autocad Lt that either  entity or window   [either or] were the default.

Thanks  H. Hampton.

Anthony Apostolaros

You shouldn't have to pick an option for the erase command.
Window and Crossing selection should be available automatically for any command, and for pre-selection without a command active.
Do you have PICKAUTO turned off? That would cause the problem, but it would affect all selection, not just for Erase.

Michael Rock

 Probably you just want to turn off the prompt menu. Just type PROMPTMENU and set to 0.

Louis_Verdonck

 Do the following to modify the ERASE tool (not the command):

- Choose CUSTOMIZE in the TOOLS menu.

- Select the ERASE tool in the EDIT toolbox in the AVAILABLE TOOLS list.

- In the command field add ;w; 

the command field now reads: ^c^c_erase;w;

Click the OK button to confirm the changes.

The ERASE toolbutton and the ERASE menu item will now prompt to draw a selection window.

If you want to use a shortcut, you must define one in the KEYBOARD section of the CUSTOMIZE window.

Harvey Hampton

 Thanks to all for your replies.