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AutoCAD - Using Fillet with Polylines
By Martin Phelps
When the “Fillet” command is used with “Polylines”, there can be several outcomes. A sample closed “...
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AutoCAD - Setting the Fillet Radius Value
By Martin Phelps
Once the “Fillet” command has been initiated, generally the first thing that should be done is to se...
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AutoCAD - Template check list for CAD managers
By Dennis Collin
When conducting training courses on AutoCAD I frequently get asked is there a checklist of items to...
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AutoCAD – System Variable Monitor
By Dennis Collin
On a previous post (below), I discussed how the System Variable Editor Express Tool could be a usef...
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AutoCAD - File Locking
By Martin Phelps
When opening an already “Opened” or “Locked” file a warning of the state of the file is displayed as...
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AutoCAD 2020 - Quick Measure
By Martin Phelps
A new feature to both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT is “Quick Measure”. This command allows the user to qui...
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AutoCAD - Multiple Command - A Big Time Saver!
By David Lewis
A very useful command for increasing productivity is MULTIPLE.
If you want to repeat any command with...
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AutoCAD 2020 – Easy to use App for determining areas, lengths and coordinates
By Dennis Collin
AutoCAD is a very popular drawing tool for many disciplines including architects, engineers, service...
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AutoCAD 2020 - Override a Dimension
By John Flanagan
AutoCAD 2020: Override a Dimension.
An override is a sub-dimension style that varies from its paren...
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AutoCAD 2020 - Explode Text
By Justin Doughty
There are many reasons for converting text into geometry. You may be producing your own logo or pr...
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AutoCAD - Adding a Fillet Between an Arc and a Line
By Martin Phelps
Using the “Fillet” command to create a curve with a constant radius between a “Line” and an “Arc” ca...
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AutoCAD - Command Alias – An easy method of editing keyboard shortcuts
By Dennis Collin
I find the quickest method of using any software product is usually via a keyboard shortcut. AutoCA...
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AutoCAD - Dynamic Input
By Martin Phelps
I often get asked the question, how do I turn off the information display in AutoCAD? This generally...
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Tricks and Tips for Working with Point clouds in AutoCAD
By David Lewis
Reality capture is becoming increasingly democratised and the demand for point cloud data is still gr...
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AutoCAD 2020.1 - NEW System Variable - TEXTLAYER
By David Lewis
Until recently lisp routines such as layer direct have been used as a work around to automatically ad...
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AutoCAD - “Trim” and “No Trim” when using Fillet
By Martin Phelps
By default, when using the “Fillet” command the selected lines are automatically either “Trimmed” or...
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AutoCAD – Getting to grips with ‘Grips’
By Dennis Collin
Grip controls have been in AutoCAD for many years, but tend to get ignored by many users, which I ...
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AutoCAD – ComsLayerIt! A useful layering tool add-in
By Dennis Collin
With the recent 2020.1 update AutoCAD received a new Textlayer variable which places text objects on...
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AutoCAD - Model/Paper Space Tabs are not Displayed
By Martin Phelps
From time to time users may notice that the “Model” and “Paper” space tabs at the bottom of the scre...
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AutoCAD 2020 – Grip Editing Tips
By John Flanagan
Introduction: Using Grip Editing In AutoCAD.
You can reshape, move or manipulate objects using diff...
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AutoCAD - Automating tasks in AutoCAD with AutoLISP
By Dennis Collin
When training AutoCAD, I am often asked about methods of automating bulk tasks, or a routine that wi...
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AutoCAD – An easy utility to set and understand system variables
By Dennis Collin
AutoCAD system variables cause users all kind of problems when working with AutoCAD drawings. While...
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AutoCAD - Insert a Symbol in Text
By David Lewis
When creating a drawing there will often be times when users want to include a symbol within a drawin...
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AutoCAD - Using Express Tools to Number Objects
By Dennis Collin
A common task when working with AutoCAD drawings is to number important features within a drawing wi...
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AutoCAD - Selecting and Cycling using Lasso
By Martin Phelps
Holding down the left button of the mouse initiates the “Lasso” method of selecting an object. This ...
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AutoCAD – Enhanced Stretch Express Tool
By Dennis Collin
Editing complex drawings can be a tedious process especially when multiple elements need to be moved...
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AutoCAD – Adding company standard annotative text to external drawings
By Dennis Collin
Working with drawings from 3rd parties is always a challenge as different companies tend to employ d...
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Customising your default AutoCAD shortcut icon
By Dennis Collin
AutoCAD can be started in several ways, from clicking on a file within Windows Explorer, via the wi...
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Speeding up your AutoCAD Workflow
By Dennis Collin
When conducting training I am always keen to point out short-cuts and time saving options using Aut...
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AutoCAD 2020 – Tips & Tricks: Using the Shift Key in AutoCAD
By John Flanagan
AutoCAD – Shift for a Change (I didn’t know it could do that).
On AutoCAD training courses, delegat...