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Michael’s Corner - February 2010

Customizing for Fun & Profit

Yikes! Where did January go? Here, all ready, is the second Corner of 2010 and with it, a bucket-full of top tips and tricks. This month, Michael takes pity on AutoCAD LT users and introduces the DIESEL programming language (OK, it works in full AutoCAD too but LT users are often left out of these customization features) and shows you what can be done. It's a very useful main feature and explains how block insertions can be sequentially numbered.

Elsewhere, Michael explains how to set the Workspace when launching AutoCAD (that's a top tip) and how to resolve an Mtext annoyance after changing space. Beginners are amply catered for by an excellent overview of the Support File Search Path and a demonstration of how to add your own to the list.

Have fun with AutoCAD and keep up with those New Year resolutions!

Video Tutorials - 14th August 2009

We've added a new Video Tutorials section to CADTutor! Some of our users have asked for video tutorials in addition to the text-based tutorials already on the site. Check them out and let us know what you think. Also, for those of you who prefer to watch your online video at YouTube, why not visit the CADTutor YouTube channel?

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Bring recent commands to the command line with the "Up" cursor key

Use the "Up" cursor (arrow) key on the keyboard to scroll through recently used commands on the command line. When you find the one you want, hit the Enter key to start that command.

You can also use the "Down" cursor key to scroll in the oposite direction.

Today's tip is by GE13579

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