issues for new user?

Hi, New user here, Having some issues with Librecad.
cant draw a horizontal or verticle line, when i click on a point and enter the distance i require is says unknown command.
It then draw a line for 1 grid only.
can use line with 2 point though. but still cant use keyboard length.
layers, created some layers and select the layer, but the colour is wrong.
and help would be appreciated
Regards
Frank

Version: v2.2.1.2
Compiler: GNU GCC 12.2.0
Compiled on: Jul 13 2025
Qt Version: 5.15.2
Boost Version: 1.87.0
System: Windows 10 Version 2009

Welcome!

Sounds you have draft mode selected, has caused some discussion here.



Check from the top, that draft mode is not enabled.

unfornately that isnt the answer
Thank you

https://forum.librecad.org/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=search_page&node=4499512&query=vertical

https://forum.librecad.org/Controlling-vertical-line-lengths-in-Tools-Line-Vertical-Limitations-via-Command-Line-td5728147.html