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  1. How do I draw in AutoCad? [beta]How do I draw in AutoCad? [beta]
    ...play locked = Yes. · Standard scale = to suit plot scale requirements, e.g. 1:200. · Linetype scale = to suit requirements based on Standard selected. The next step is to...

  2. Setting up a drawing and using scales [beta]Setting up a drawing and using scales [beta]
    ... To set units up in the drawing, use the UNITS command, and fill out the dialogue boxes to suit requirements. Once the drawing has been completed in model space, it is time to go to ...

  3. How do I import a text style into a new drawing?How do I import a text style into a new drawing?
    ...the command STYLE to get the following dialogue box up, where the text style can be created to suit requirements: Further information can be obtained from AutoCad help under "Text Style dialog bo...

  4. Example FAQExample FAQ
    ...the command STYLE to get the following dialogue box up, where the text style can be created to suit requirements: Further information can be obtained from AutoCad help under "Text Style dialog bo...

  5. What computer specification do I need to run AutoCAD?What computer specification do I need to run AutoCAD?
    ...d DVD (selected countries and languages) AutoCAD 2008: 64-bit AutoCAD Additional system requirements: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows Vista 64-bit AMD64 or Intel EM64T proces...

  6. 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...

  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. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. How do I find out where a drawing is x-reffed to?How do I find out where a drawing is x-reffed to?
    Latest Change: 11 June 2009 Changes: Changed category Open DesignCenter. The Folders tab on the left displays a tree view of the hard drive or network drive. Clicking the + sign next to any item di...

  11. How do I create a DWG from a PDF?How do I create a DWG from a PDF?
    Latest Change: 11 June 2009 Changes: changed category AutoCAD does not have a built in tool to convert PDF files to DWG files. PDFs can be imported into AutoCAD as an OLE Object (Insert > OLE Ob...

  12. Basic concept of UCS in 3D [beta]Basic concept of UCS in 3D [beta]
    The World Coordinate System (or simply WCS) is one of the foremost things to understand when working in the 3D environment. Conventionally, when viewing from top (Top View), the horizontal axis i...

  13. Generate sections and elevations of a 3D Solid [beta]Generate sections and elevations of a 3D Solid [beta]
    There are basically three ways of generating sections of your 3D solid model: 1. SOLVIEW / SOLDRAW commands: These commands work only in the Layouts. Make a new viewport containing the planner (To...

  14. How do I insert a block along a curve [beta]How do I insert a block along a curve [beta]
    Insert block at random points along curve: Insert the block using osnap "nea" to insert it at any random point along the curve. Insert block at regular intervals along curve: To insert the block...

  15. How does AutoCAD store drawing information? [beta]How does AutoCAD store drawing information? [beta]
    AutoCAD DWG files are basically databases. It uses the records / fields format much the same as any database. There 2 major type of records, graphical and non graphical. Records or definitions as t...

  16. How do I check the mass properties of a 3D solid? [beta]How do I check the mass properties of a 3D solid? [beta]
    AutoCAD automatically computes and displays general mass properties, like Centroid, Moment of Inertia, Radii of Gyration etc, for Regions and 3D objects. Use the MASSPROP command and select the req...

  17. Good Lisp PracticesGood Lisp Practices
    *************************** AKC 21-04-08] Tiger-amendments according to ASMIs comments 14 May - and I made all the previous comments I added black since I got no comment on it.. This FAQ is about the...

  18. How do I assign materials/textures to a 3d solid, in AutoCAD 2008? [beta]How do I assign materials/textures to a 3d solid, in AutoCAD 2008? [beta]
    If you have already created/added materials in the drawing: 1. Type in MAT (for available materials) 2. Double click the material you wish to apply 3. Next, select the solid. That’s it. If you wis...

  19. How do I move a drawing onto known mapping coordinates [beta]How do I move a drawing onto known mapping coordinates [beta]
    Before you can do this, you must set your drawing up to use Cartesian coordinates. Use the UNITS command to set this up, and fill in the UNITS dialogue boxes as follows: When you enter coordinates ...

  20. How can I plot only the " inked " area of a drawing? [beta]How can I plot only the " inked " area of a drawing? [beta]
    The first thing that has to be explained here, is the difference between plotting (printing) to a sheet size using "plot extents", and plotting to "inked area". Plotting to a preset sheet size using...

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