Autocad Please Enter An Integer From 1 To 20000

AutoCAD’s history explains this curious range. Early versions of AutoCAD (DOS-based) had memory and performance constraints. The developers set practical limits:

: Usually related to Tooltip Delay settings, often caused by migrating settings from versions older than 2018. autocad please enter an integer from 1 to 20000

This guide explains the common causes and fixes for the AutoCAD prompt/error "Please enter an integer from 1 to 20000" (or similar prompts asking for an integer in that range). It covers when and why it appears, how to identify the offending setting or command, step-by-step fixes, and examples. AutoCAD’s history explains this curious range

Another common cause involves the LTSCALE (Linetype Scale) or CELTSCALE variables. If you are working in a drawing with very large coordinates or extremely small units, the math required to generate dashes and dots can hit this 20,000-unit ceiling, causing the command to fail. How to Resolve the Integer Range Issue This guide explains the common causes and fixes

If the error persists during a or ZOOM , it may be a sign of drawing corruption.

Simply type a whole number between 1 and 20000. For example: