Illustrator refuses to accept measurements

Question

I need to create a new rectangle with exact measurements. I set my first measurement and Illustrators changes it. The width and height are not linked. I also have preferences set to scale. I am very frustrated (and a new user). While I am here, I also need to make one side of my rectangle with 90 degree angles and the other rounded. I am using Adobe Illustrator CS5; can anyone help me please?

Monika Gause · Accepted Answer

Is "Align to pixel grid" turned on (in the transform panel)

Turn it off (and also "Align new objects to pixel grid" in the transform panel menu)

Then: Is Use preview bounds turned on in the preferences?

Also turn it off. Or create your rectangle without a stroke.

ddegrandpre · Answer

The Transform control was it!! Thank you! Any tips on creating curved on one end and right angle on the other??

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