AutoCAD

AutoCAD: How can I edit attributes? "
QuestionAutoCAD: How can I edit attributes?   AnswerSimplest option is to double click on the attribute that requir...
Viewport in AutoCAD
QuestionViewport in AutoCAD not displaying Model space elements   AnswerThere can be a number of causes Check Laye...
How can I change the attribute display? - AutoCAD
QuestionHow can I change the attribute display?   AnswerUsing a system variable “ATTDISP” (attribute display), this...
Switch Off the Menu Bar up in AutoCAD
QuestionHow do I switch off the menu bar up in AutoCAD?   AnswerTo switch off the menu bar just simply type MENUBAR...
Which key do you use to quickly cancel a command? - AutoCAD
QuestionWhich key do you use to quickly cancel a command?   AnswerUse the escape key [ESC] on the keyboard or selec...
AutoCAD: Attribute Dialogue Box
QuestionHow can I move from attribute field to field with in the Attribute Dialogue Box?   AnswerPressing the tab k...
CAPS in AutoCAD text
QuestionTyping in text in AutoCAD comes out in Block capitals whether CAPSLOCK is on or not.   AnswerWhen inputting...
Getting a Pattern from an AutoCAD File
QuestionHow do I get a pattern from an AutoCAD file?   AnswerThis does not refer to customising hatch patterns, but...
Attach PDF File into an AutoCAD Drawing
QuestionHow do I attach a PDF File into an AutoCAD Drawing?   AnswerType PDFATTACH on the command bar to attach a P...
Applying Transparency to a Hatch - AutoCAD
QuestionI have applied a transparency to my hatch now it doesn’t work? AnswerThat’s because your system variable TRA...
Line Command Line Options - AutoCAD
QuestionWhen using the Line command, which option allows us to quickly create a line segment? Connecting back to the ...
Inserting Dual Dimensions in AutoCAD
QuestionCan I insert Dual Dimensions in AutoCAD?   AnswerThe simple answer is yes you can. It’s relatively easy – j...
Switch Off the Menu Bar up in AutoCAD
QuestionHow do I switch off the menu bar up in AutoCAD? Answer To switch off the menu bar just simply type MENUBAR ...
Insert Blocks from the Design Centre - AutoCAD
QuestionHow do I insert blocks from the design centre onto a tool palette?   AnswerRibbon > View Tab > Design Centr...
Controlling the Prompt Order for Attributes - AutoCAD
QuestionHow do I control the prompt order for attributes?   AnswerWhen building the block definition, the selection...
Missing Command Line in AutoCAD
QuestionI have lost my command line in AutoCAD, how do I get it back?   AnswerHold down the Ctrl and press 9. Alter...
Error: Unhandled Access Violation Reading 0x0000 - AutoCAD
QuestionWhen you try to open the Options dialog box or to switch between layouts, AutoCAD crashed with an error. Unh...
Convert 3D Model Drawing to 2D Drawing - AutoCAD
QuestionHow do I convert a 3D model drawing to a 2D drawing equivalent?   AnswerIf you are using AutoCAD 2007 and h...
ISOLATEOBJECTS / HIDEOBJECTS Command Applied - AutoCAD
QuestionISOLATEOBJECTS or HIDEOBJECTS command changes remain applied after saving and reopening the drawing? Or eleme...
Return to Drawing Area - AutoCAD
Question After selecting and displaying information about the selected object how do I return back to my drawing are...
Zoom to All Windows - AutoCAD "
QuestionWhen I have multiple windows open as once and I tile then so I can see each view, is there a way to zoom the ...
Inserting Furniture Blocks or other 2D elements - AutoCAD
QuestionHow do I insert furniture blocks or other 2D elements in AutoCAD?   AnswerRibbon > View Tab > Design Centre...
Inserting a Titleblock into a Tool Palette - AutoCAD
QuestionHow do I insert a Titleblock into a Tool Palette?   AnswerConvert the Titleblock into a block and save the ...
Rotate Object in AutoCAD by a Specific Angle
QuestionHow do I rotate an object in AutoCAD by a specific angle? AnswerTo rotate an object(s) about a point and alo...
Change the UCS Orientation in AutoCAD
QuestionHow do I change the UCS orientation in AutoCAD?   AnswerType UCS on the command line > look at the options ...
Object Snaps Toggle On and Off in current command - AutoCAD
QuestionCan the object snaps be quickly and easily toggled on and off without exiting the current command?   Answer...
Creating Large Array - AutoCAD
QuestionWhy won't AutoCAD create my large array?   AnswerAutoCAD sets a default limit of 100,000 segments. If the q...
AutoCAD Regen when Zooming or Panning
QuestionWhy does AutoCAD regen every time I zoom or pan?   AnswerYou may occasionally receive a drawing from an out...
Creating Dense Hatch in AutoCAD
QuestionWhy won't AutoCAD create my dense hatch?   AnswerAutoCAD sets a default limit of 10000 segments. If the hat...
Table Row Heights - AutoCAD
QuestionHow do I control the height of table rows (in drawing units). You can control column width but not row height...