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  1. How do I stack text?How do I stack text?
    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 st...

  2. Default Paths for Profile, Templates and Configuration FilesDefault Paths for Profile, Templates and Configuration Files
    When AutoCad is installed, it creates a number of folders that the program uses as default search folders for a number of files, such as templates, icons, textures, help files and such. In versio...

  3. Lost crosshair boxLost crosshair box
    The box that displays in the center of the crosshair is controlled by three variables. Variable 1 - Pickbox The variable PICKBOX controls the size of the box when there is no command active...

  4. How do I stop tick marks appearing when I select something?How do I stop tick marks appearing when I select something?
    Tickmarks that appear with each mouse click are called 'marker blips', the use of which is controlled via either the command Blipmode or the variable BLIPMODE. For more information about command vs....

  5. My Command Line has disappearedMy Command Line has disappeared
    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 dis...

  6. How do I remove the frame around my image?How do I remove the frame around my image?
    The frames of inserted objects are controlled by one of two variables, depending on the type of file inserted: IMAGEFRAME or OLEFRAME. The frame surrounding a raster image (e.g. JPG, BMP, GIF) is co...

  7. What is the text box that appears beside my cursor? [beta]What is the text box that appears beside my cursor? [beta]
    GE 09.06.2009- There is reference to an image which doesn't seem to have been added? Also I'm still of the belief that the quickest route to the settings is via right click on the button then settings...

  8. My settings have changedMy settings have changed
    Current author: Tiger Latest revision: 5 May 2009 Alterations: Changed after Remarks suggestion Most settings in AutoCAD are controlled by variables, these can either be saved in the drawing or saved...

  9. Imperial and Metric dimensioning and scalingImperial and Metric dimensioning and scaling
    Tiger amendments on 26 June - red is addition, grey is removes - especially the Alternate Dimensions needs som TLC since I'm fiddling in the dark there.. The two most common systems of measurement a...

  10. How do I scale in just one direction?How do I scale in just one direction?
    Latest Change: 11 June 2009 Alterations: Changed category There are no one singular command in basic AutoCAD that can accomplish scaling in one direction. Depending on what type of AutoCAD is used th...

  11. Loss of Toolbars, Menus, etcLoss of Toolbars, Menus, etc
    Latest Change: 11 June 2009 Alterations:changed category If, when opening AutoCAD, most or all of the pull down menus are missing, there are a couple of things that could be wrong - The correct pro...

  12. How to change variables. [beta]How to change variables. [beta]
    Most settings and some commands in AutoCAD are controlled via values stored in system variables. These can be viewed and changed directly on the command line by entering the name of the variable and t...

  13. Lines are Trimmed/Extended wrongLines are Trimmed/Extended wrong
    Current author: Tiger Latest revision: 24 April 2009 Alterations: changed according to ReMarks comments, general rewrite When using the commands TRIM or EXTEND the line or arc can seem to be cut at o...

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