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Forum: Tutorials & Tips'n'Tricks

Fancy writing your own tutorial? Got a tip you'd like to pass on? This is just the place for you. Show off your software knowledge and help your fellow designer in the process.

  1. Idea Sticky Thread Sticky: Contribute a tip, become famous

    Hello boys and girls. I'm going to be launching the new CADTutor site homepage this week and here's your chance to see your own name up there on the busiest page of the site. "OK, what do I have...

    Started by CADTutor‎, 11th Feb 2007 09:12 pm
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    bgingerich
    19th Dec 2012 01:58 pm Go to last post

  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: An Onscreen Video - How to Upload Files freely, on Cadtutor

    I have recorded an onscreen video guiding you thru how to upload the file/image/screenshot. 8) It's a tad blocky but I have tried to keep the file size down for us mere mortals on dialups :o ....

    Started by Mr T‎, 1st Mar 2005 08:34 pm
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    ReMark
    8th Dec 2012 12:46 pm Go to last post

  1. Moved: AutoCAD for Mac 2013 help...

    Started by Saved_One‎, 15th May 2013 05:56 am
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    Saved_One
    15th May 2013 03:21 pm Go to last post

  2. Cool 3D AutoCAD Render Tip: Quick settings with great results

    For use of AutoCAD 2008 and up. I thought I might as well add a little tip to the forum. Its been awhile and through the little knowledge I actually do have in rendering, I'd like to share what I...

    Started by StykFacE‎, 1st May 2009 12:15 am
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    HaxLi
    8th Apr 2013 08:55 pm Go to last post

  3. Before posting a question

    I'd just like to make mention of this as I have found myself saving myself (and those of you who respond to questions here) a lot of time. I find that Google has become a great help when solving a...

    Started by MisterJingles‎, 8th Apr 2013 12:11 pm
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    ReMark
    8th Apr 2013 01:10 pm Go to last post

  4. Adding global width to a circle

    Here's a little trick I learned a while back. I needed to add thickness to a circle & found a slick way to do it. Here goes: Start by making a polygon with 4 sides. Check inscribed in circle when...

    Started by BOB'27T‎, 3rd Jul 2008 06:37 pm
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    King Louie
    7th Apr 2013 11:11 pm Go to last post

  5. Options for creating linetypes.

    How do I create a custom linetype? Directly edit AutoCAD’s acad.lin file, or a copy thereof, using any ASCII text editor such as Notepad. You can add a new definition or copy and revise an...

    Started by ReMark‎, 25th Sep 2008 12:40 pm
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    rkmcswain
    12th Mar 2013 05:36 pm Go to last post

  6. AutoCAD AutoCAD 3D modeling

    Hello, I would like to share this with you, it is was my first silent tutorial on AutoCAD 3D modeling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjMzgSUL0cI It was recorded on 06 July 2009. It is better to...

    Started by Oppie‎, 23rd Aug 2010 07:57 am
    autocad 3d modeling, flatshot, oppie, section plane
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    f700es
    18th Feb 2013 02:28 pm Go to last post

  7. Logitech mouse wheel not panning?

    After searching on here and finding the only answer was to uninstall SetPoint, I've figured out how to make the Logitech three button mouse's wheel work with SetPoint installed. Maybe I didn't look...

    Started by CADDict‎, 31st Jan 2008 02:12 am
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    cankaya07
    31st Jan 2013 01:45 pm Go to last post

  8. Having trouble with CG Tutorials Pillar of computer graphics site - help, please?

    In the past when I had my old laptop (a windows PC running XP, a P4 CPU) I used to be able to access whatever tut I needed for a photoshop project with no problems whatsoever. But right after I...

    Started by AlienBZ‎, 14th Jan 2013 06:16 pm
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    Cad64
    21st Jan 2013 06:00 pm Go to last post

  9. Laughing Architecture 2013 tutorial

    Hi friends, just joined this site as it was recommended by a collegue. My question is this - has anyone got a pdf version of the tutorials for Architecture 2013. I found this is the best way for me...

    Started by trickydicky‎, 21st Jan 2013 09:33 am
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    trickydicky
    21st Jan 2013 01:46 pm Go to last post

  10. Insert an Excel sheet into autocad

    Hi I have an excel sheet which contains tables of some calculations i have copied it from excel to autocad. it was copied but the autocad has taken it as image but i want it as editable...

    Started by Sudhir‎, 31st Jul 2008 10:02 am
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    MrMag
    17th Dec 2012 06:16 am Go to last post

  11. Creating a threaded rod and nut in 3D

    I've updated the video with caption to walk you through each step.

    Started by SuperCAD‎, 14th Oct 2011 01:37 pm
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    ReMark
    8th Dec 2012 12:45 pm Go to last post

  12. Batch convert dxf,dwg to pdf,jpg,bmp,gif...

    I have a new tip about batch converting cad files to any image type. Popular image viewer IrfanView now supports dxf format for free (new freeware dxf plugin in irfanview 4.35). I use irfanview for a...

    Started by anotherseason‎, 15th Nov 2012 05:37 pm
    cad to image, convert dxf to pdf, dwg to pdf, irfanview plugins
    • Replies: 1
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    PotGuy
    21st Nov 2012 06:12 pm Go to last post

  13. It pays to be a nerd: nerding out for CAD!

    At my last job, most of sat for 8 hours just drafting telephone line routes. For a CAD position, it lacked in creativity and thus did not give a lot of people a chance to shine. Many people who...

    Started by tomhamlet‎, 2nd Nov 2012 05:17 pm
    career, nerd, tips
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    tomhamlet
    2nd Nov 2012 05:30 pm Go to last post

  14. It pays to be a nerd: Knowing computer hardware

    Though it is possible to be a distinguished AutoCAD user without knowing what is going on in your computer, it is almost entirely impossible to manage a drafting department without this knowledge....

    Started by tomhamlet‎, 26th Oct 2012 06:12 pm
    tips, to know, tricks
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    tomhamlet
    30th Oct 2012 04:30 pm Go to last post

  15. It Pays To Be a Nerd: Using Gaming Devices For AutoCAD

    When I am not at work, hanging with buds, or watching football (Go Colts), I can ussually be found playing Xbox or PC games such as Starcraft or LOL. When I play games on the computer I tend to be...

    Started by tomhamlet‎, 19th Oct 2012 05:32 pm
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    customization, hot-keys, manage, speed, speed increase 2 Attachment(s)
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    tomhamlet
    26th Oct 2012 07:44 pm Go to last post

  16. Change view tip

    Hi folks, For all who use acad for 3d modelling and either use an old version or have turned ribbon mode off I offer the following as a quick method for chanigng 3D view without the need for that...

    Started by SOliver‎, 15th Apr 2011 01:45 pm
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    WKJA
    15th Sep 2012 12:37 pm Go to last post

  17. want to lock my bat file

    hi all..i have bat file for some application running...now i want protect that batch file..If other peoples run this my bat?its should run..but others should not to view my code ...so how to protect?...

    Started by suryatry26‎, 14th Sep 2012 11:40 am
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    Organic
    14th Sep 2012 12:41 pm Go to last post

  18. Determine the quantity of blocks in your AutoCAD drawing

    You may find yourself in a position, such as a cost proposal, where you need to determine the quantity of a certain block within your engineering drawing. AutoCAD provides you with an excellent ...

    Started by valtrackworks‎, 24th Feb 2007 08:31 am
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    KiLLiNG-TiME
    24th Jul 2012 11:10 am Go to last post

  19. Tip: how to prevent the "Save changes to Drawing1.dwg?" message.

    Most of us have encountered the AutoCAD message: Like this: In case of a new blank drawing in wich something is changed / added / etc. this is a logical thing.

    Started by MarcoW‎, 27th Apr 2011 01:27 pm
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    Chronik
    27th Jun 2012 01:50 pm Go to last post

  20. WHIPTHREAD variable in AutoCAD.

    The WHIPTHREAD variable controls the way AutoCAD uses the second processor (or core) in a multi-processor computer for display operations. 0 - use only a single processor (default) 1 - regen done...

    Started by ReMark‎, 13th Apr 2007 01:45 pm
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    driftingsun3
    16th Jun 2012 06:34 pm Go to last post

  21. AutoCAD Map 3D reinstall

    If you experience difficulties reinstalling a copy of AutoCAD Map 3D after removing a version, or moving to a different PC, try installing the 2008 version first. Hopefully the reinstall of the...

    Started by 7ames‎, 1st Jun 2012 03:18 pm
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    7ames
    1st Jun 2012 03:18 pm Go to last post

  22. DWG Convert

    Those of you who are not on Subscription probably haven’t heard of the DWG Convert tool that was introduced in the Subscription Advantage Pack for AutoCAD 2011. This tool allows the user to convert...

    Started by ReMark‎, 29th May 2012 01:21 pm
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    ReMark
    29th May 2012 01:21 pm Go to last post

  23. Open new drawing with no template - Imperial or Metric

    When starting a NEW drawing by selecting NEW in the RED A Icon (upper left hand corner) you will be taken to your Select Template dialog box. Should you wish to, you can start a drawing without a...

    Started by Dadgad‎, 20th May 2012 03:04 pm
    no template, start from scratch, template, units 1 Attachment(s)
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    Dadgad
    21st May 2012 01:53 am Go to last post

  24. Converting SolidWorks models to AutoCAD solid models

    Autodesk's Inventor Fusion will open SolidWorks files and save them as .dwg files. It is a free "preview" edition that is operational until April 2013. Enjoy!

    Started by Patrick Hughes‎, 9th May 2012 06:47 pm
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    Patrick Hughes
    9th May 2012 06:47 pm Go to last post

  25. modeling of the dome on the pendentive - a short tutorial

    Step by step http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvoashSNFzs Greetings

    Started by Radzio‎, 30th Apr 2012 03:55 pm
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    Radzio
    30th Apr 2012 03:55 pm Go to last post

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