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How do I import a text style into a new drawing?
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 ...
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...
Why do my blocks come in the wrong size?
This problem arises from incompatibility between drawing units set in the drawing used to create the original block (the source drawing) and the drawing the block is imported into (the target drawi...
Default 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...
How do I use an AutoLISP routine?
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 you ...
How do I make a PDF drawing?
A common misconception about PDF drawings is that the process is to
convert a DWG file format to a PDF file format. A PDF file is a digital
'paper' plot of the drawing, not an actual hardcopy paper ...
How can I convert a DWG file back to an older release?
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...
How do I open a .BAK file?
To locate a .BAK file, ensure hidden files are set to 'show'.
In Windows Explorer, go to ToolsFolder optionsView and in the Advanced settingsHidden Files and Folders unclick 'Hide extensions for kn...
How do I find out which version a drawing was saved in? [beta]
GE 05.09.2008- Suggest we propose Notepad which is a more recognised program to Wordpad (I think?). Also, I think the versions referred to by the codes shouldn't include 2005/ 2006/ 2008 as you can...
Why can I only type in capital letters in MTEXT?[beta]
If only capital letters can be typed in MTEXT (Multiline Text), even though Caps Lock has been turned off, then AutoCAPS has been turned on. To remove AutoCAPS, while in the MTEXT text formatting wi...
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...
Example FAQ
Main Author: Tiger (Caroline Thorsson) Latest Revision: 17 April 2009 What was changed: spellcheck and added method 3 - se red text
There are a few ways to import text:
Method 1
Create the text ...
What computer specification do I need to run AutoCAD?
The following is the minimum requirement for a computer to run AutoCAD: AutoCAD 2007: For users focusing on 2D drawing creation
Intel Pentium IV recommended
Microsoft Windows XP Professional ...
What is the difference between AutoCAD (full) and AutoCAD LT?
AutoCAD LT primarily differs from AutoCAD (full) in that it does not have 3D capability*, Lisp customization, or Express Tools.
As new versions of AutoCAD have been released, and some Express Too...
What is the best book to learn AutoCAD?
There is a wide choice of books that aim to help you learn how to use AutoCAD. Each of them is different and takes a different approach. If possible, have a look at a book before ordering it to mak...
I've lost access to my AutoCAD help file
The AutoCAD help files have many different names, depending on your AutoCAD version. It is however always a .chm file and is always located in the AutoCAD help folder.
The folder can be found u...
Arx_Error:eNotThatKindOfClass
http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?t=17323&highlight=bookmarked [As written by ReMark on 27-May-2009] When opening a drawing created in AutoCAD 2007 or 2007 based product an error message ...
How do I make my AutoCAD 2009 look like 2008?
http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?t=29884 [As written by ReMark on 27-May-2009] With the release of AutoCAD 2009 AutoDesk introduced us to the RIBBON and abandoned the DASHBOARD. Change,...