You can use many commands transparently like pan, zoom, setvar, about, help, OSNAP, CAL, color, etc. You can enter them on the command line while another command is active.

To use a command transparently, enter an apostrophe (‘) before entering the command. After you complete the transparent command, the original command resumes. Example:

Command: L

LINE Specify first point: ‘p

>>Press ESC or ENTER to exit, or right-click to display shortcut menu.

Resuming LINE command.

Specify first point: