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  1. How do I draw in AutoCad? [beta]How do I draw in AutoCad? [beta]
    ... The next step is to create a viewport within the drawing area of the standard drawing title sh...he viewport on it’s own layer, ideally the layer is called “Viewports” and in the Layer Properties M...

  2. How do I create a new layer?How do I create a new layer?
    ...yer button in the Layer Properties Manager. A new layer will appear in the layer list. Tip: Your ...Manager to avoid confusion.Alternatively, you can create a new layer using the command line like thi...

  3. How do I use an AutoLISP routine?How do I use an AutoLISP routine?
    ... built-in programming language. It can be used to create new commands or to redefine existing ones. ... (princ "\nPick any object on the required layer: ") (setq ss (ssget))) (ini...

  4. 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...

  5. Generate sections and elevations of a 3D Solid [beta]Generate sections and elevations of a 3D Solid [beta]
    ...SOLDRAW establishes the -DIM, -HID, -VIS and -HAT layers.] 2. SLICE / FLATSHOT commands: First use ...ould it be helpful to note that the FLATSHOT tool creates a 2D flat block of a 3D model as a way of ...

  6. Is there a quick way of printing many A1 sheets to A3 sheets [alpha]Is there a quick way of printing many A1 sheets to A3 sheets [alpha]
    In pagesetup manager, create a new page setup called a3scaled (or something of your own choosing), set the paper size to A3, then put a tick in the box 'fit to paper' ***************************** Fir...

  7. How does AutoCAD store drawing information? [beta]How does AutoCAD store drawing information? [beta]
    ...ted with that record. AutoCAD uses unique list called a dotted pair for 2 atom lists. Example: All layers are stored in DXF Group 8. The layer name is stored as a string. (8 . "0") mean that the enti...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. How do I create a custom toolbar? [beta]How do I create a custom toolbar? [beta]
    ...ist, and drag it up to the new toolbar in the Toolbars tree. The new toolbar has now been created and had a command button added to it. Dock the new toolbar where required. The new toolbar can...

  11. Setting up a drawing and using scales [beta]Setting up a drawing and using scales [beta]
    ... draw a viewport within the drawing area of the standard drawing sheet. Place the new viewport on a layer of its own and check it in Layer Properties Manager as No Plot. The new viewp...

  12. How do I create a toolbar button? [phi]How do I create a toolbar button? [phi]
    To quickly access a commonly used command, or sequence of commands (macro) it is easiest to create a toolbar button for the command. Custom toolbar buttons are created in the Custom User Interface ed...

  13. How do I explode text to obtain text outline ? [Beta]How do I explode text to obtain text outline ? [Beta]
    ...have the ability to efficiently explode text to obtain an outline of the text. However, text can be created and imported into AutoCad by using MicroSoft Word. In a Word document, go to Insert>Pi...

  14. How do I create, export, and import a profile? [Beta]How do I create, export, and import a profile? [Beta]
    ...n have several profiles to switch between, so profiles can also be project specific if need be. To create and save a profile: When AutoCAD is initially loaded the drawing enviroment settings are sto...

  15. XREF changes will not show in my drawingXREF changes will not show in my drawing
    It is possible to change layer settings on external reference drawings ( xref ) in the main drawing. Whether or not these changes are retained between sessions is controlled by the system variable ...

  16. Trouble changing object colours, linetypes and layersTrouble changing object colours, linetypes and layers
    First, check that the layer is not locked or frozen, and if it is not: Check the PICKFIRST variable is set to 1. The settings are: 0 - Select objects after a command is issued. 1 - Select obj...

  17. My delete key doesn't workMy delete key doesn't work
    First, check that the object that can not be deleted is not on a "locked" layer. Use the command LIST to find out what layer the object is on. Locking a layer will prevent deletion of any entity on...

  18. Drawing template won't openDrawing template won't open
    Drawing templates (.dwt files) can only be saved as the version in which they were created. It is not possible to save them to a lower version, as can be done with .dwg files. To create a lower ver...

  19. How do I automatically load variables?How do I automatically load variables?
    ...ng a suitable text editor, and edit the file as outlined below. If the file does not exist, then create it by starting a new file in a suitable text editor, such as Windows Notepad, and edit the ne...

  20. How do I import a text style into a new drawing?How do I import a text style into a new drawing?
    ... opened. Use 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...

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