AutoCAD FAQ - Recent Entries http://www.cadtutor.net/faq en-us http://www.cadtutor.net/faq ActiveKB NX admin@cadtutor.net Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:57:30 UTC 20 How do I automatically load variables? http://www.cadtutor.net/faq/questions/53/ Automatic loading of variables is achieved using the acaddoc.lsp file. AutoCad reads this file every time a drawing is opened. Find this file by typing on the command line: (findfile "acaddoc.lsp ... David Watson Sun, 03 May 2009 12:29:59 GMT How do I use an AutoLISP routine? http://www.cadtutor.net/faq/questions/28/ AutoLISP is AutoCAD's built-in programming language. It can be used to create new commands or to redefine existing ones. AutoLISP is a very powerful customisation tool. This article aims to help y ... David Watson Sun, 03 May 2009 12:15:57 GMT My Command Line has disappeared http://www.cadtutor.net/faq/questions/103/ If the Command Line at the bottom of the AutoCAD drawing edit window has disappeared, it can be restored by one of the following methods: Press Ctrl+9 Type COMMANDLINE (the text will not be di ... Caroline Thorsson Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:44:41 GMT How can I convert a DWG file back to an older release? http://www.cadtutor.net/faq/questions/37/ The easiest way to save a drawing file back to an older format is to use the SAVEAS command and select the format required under 'Files of Type'. This table shows backward compatibility for AutoCA ... David Bethel Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:21:35 GMT How do I import a text style into a new drawing? http://www.cadtutor.net/faq/questions/19/ There are a few ways to import text: Method 1 Create the text style in the drawing template or in the current drawing: Creating the text style in the template will load that text style every ... David Watson Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:18:56 GMT How do I open a .BAK file? http://www.cadtutor.net/faq/questions/36/ To locate a .BAK file, ensure hidden files are set to 'show'. In Windows Explorer, go to ToolsFolder optionsViewand in the Advanced settingsHidden Files and Foldersunclick 'Hide extensions for kn ... David Watson Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:18:36 GMT How do I re-assign the F1 key to the CANCEL command ? http://www.cadtutor.net/faq/questions/27/ Open the "Custom User Interface" dialogue window by typing CUI on the command line, or go to ToolsCustomiseInterface. Select "Keyboard Shortcuts" under the "Customizations in All CUI Files" s ... David Watson Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:18:21 GMT How do I assign commands to my keyboard letters? http://www.cadtutor.net/faq/questions/23/ This is known as "keyboard shortcuts" or "command alias", and can be created or changed in two different ways. If Express tools are installed, a Command Alias Editor can be found under the Tools ... David Watson Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:17:45 GMT How do I stack text? http://www.cadtutor.net/faq/questions/93/ Stacked text is the term used in AutoCAD for fractions, superscripts and tolerances etc. Depending on what kind of stacked text is required it is done differently as outlined below. Common for all ... Caroline Thorsson Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:16:34 GMT How do I create a new layer? http://www.cadtutor.net/faq/questions/2/ Go to the Layer Properties Manager. To do this, click the button on the Layers toolbar.Click the New Layer button in the Layer Properties Manager. A new layer will appear in the layer list. Tip: ... David Watson Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:15:46 GMT