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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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    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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    8th Dec 2012 12:46 pm Go to last post
  1. Contour Textures for Terrains

    Well, I was just doodling around in 2k7 the other day and found this odd way of making contour lines (and bands) on terrain models. :? Use the EDGESURF command to model the terrain surface,...

    Started by fahim108‎, 20th Aug 2006 07:38 pm
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    • Replies: 32
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    20th Sep 2010 11:27 pm Go to last post
  2. AutoCAD Generate 2D views and sections with Flatshot and SectionPlane

    Hello, I created a video on how to generate 2D views and sections from 3D solids: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZX61ok669M I hope it will help others, to use the commands: Flatshot and...

    Started by Oppie‎, 2nd Sep 2010 03:04 pm
    3d modeling, flatshot, oppie, sectionplane, solids
    • Replies: 1
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    3rd Sep 2010 08:50 am Go to last post
  3. How to install AutoCAD from your hard drive (i.e. - "flat").

    How to perform a flat installation of AutoCAD. A flat installation may be required when problems arise while attempting to install from a CD or DVD. This type of installation requires copying...

    Started by ReMark‎, 26th Jul 2010 05:40 pm
    • Replies: 0
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    26th Jul 2010 05:40 pm Go to last post
  4. Title Block

    Hello I'm making a new title block which im setting up as a dynamic block etc. My current problem: 1. I want it to have visibility option to change size A0,A1,A2,A3 - This is fine i can...

    Started by monk‎, 20th Jul 2010 08:30 pm
    • Replies: 3
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    22nd Jul 2010 08:54 am Go to last post
  5. Unhappy Block Tables tutorial please

    I am using AutoCAD 2010 (full version) and I want to create a dynamic block of a square housing that has 10 different sizes available. Each of the 4 sides of the square housing are equal. I just want...

    Started by JamFam‎, 23rd Jun 2010 04:59 am
    • Replies: 7
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    1st Jul 2010 10:48 am Go to last post
  6. Convert

    You can convert multiple drawing files in the .DWG format to an older version of this CAD format (for older versions of AutoCAD or LT) with a free Windows utility Autodesk DWG TrueView (former "DWG...

    Started by Tankman‎, 7th May 2010 12:54 am
    • Replies: 3
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    30th Jun 2010 11:53 pm Go to last post
  7. Door/Window assemblies tutorial wanted

    Hi everyone, i am struggling to find material on the construction of window assemblies - anyone know where i can pick up some tutorials?

    Started by Polstar‎, 5th May 2010 05:25 pm
    • Replies: 1
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    5th May 2010 06:00 pm Go to last post
  8. Dimensioning Fillets

    Hey all i am in and Autocad class and when i try to dimension a fillet i get this, Now i have searched and tried the dimoverride command and change dimse1 to on it still doesnt help, all i want...

    Started by bradbb2005‎, 24th Sep 2008 03:10 pm
    • Replies: 7
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    21st Apr 2010 05:25 pm Go to last post
  9. How to disable InfoCenter

    Here is a tip on how to disable InfoCenter in AutoCAD 2008. It also works for 2009, just use replace 17.1 with 17.2 in the registry string. ...

    Started by rkmcswain‎, 14th Jul 2008 06:52 pm
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    19th Apr 2010 09:59 pm Go to last post
  10. Titles instead of number values in dynamic blocks

    i have a window (on plan) dynamic block which has various actions, and attributes attached to it to extract information from to form schedules, question i'm asking is this; when i extend the cill to...

    Started by tonyd1000‎, 15th Apr 2010 12:05 am
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    15th Apr 2010 07:32 am Go to last post
  11. How to work with 3d polyline?

    I need to join 3d polyline with another polyline or arc, need to offset 3d polyline? If someone have a solutions (Lisp, tricks, ...), please contact me. Thanks!

    Started by Milan‎, 4th Mar 2006 12:06 pm
    • Replies: 8
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    2nd Apr 2010 05:20 pm Go to last post
  12. What is Attributes

    Hi guys i am new for this and i want to know that what is attributes how it applicable to autocad drawing can any body explain

    Started by Sudhir‎, 24th Jun 2008 10:43 am
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    24th Mar 2010 10:58 am Go to last post
  13. rustysilo's tips & tutorials

    http://www.youtube.com/rustysilo Please rate my video(s) if you find them useful.

    Started by rustysilo‎, 20th Dec 2007 04:49 pm
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    26th Feb 2010 03:46 pm Go to last post
  14. Another way to autonumber list

    Just find this from Autocad competition: http://files.solidworks.com/swexpress/CADtips/SWX021610_CADTips.html

    Started by mdbdesign‎, 19th Feb 2010 04:13 am
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    19th Feb 2010 04:13 am Go to last post
  15. Drawing How to separate Excel Workbooks into new files

    If you have a large workbooks that you need to separate into individual files? Do you feel boring to splitting multi-worksheet excel files into single-worksheet ones? Excel Worksheet ...

    Started by mokdeeo‎, 2nd Feb 2010 04:06 am
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  16. Window Polygon (wp) and Fence (f) in selecting object

    I used the window polygon (wp) to select object and (f) for fence. when the autocad ask you to select an object press wp or f. you can use it to more complex type of selecting an object. you...

    Started by rm_cadtutor‎, 8th Jan 2010 10:22 am
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    8th Jan 2010 10:22 am Go to last post
  17. Lighting a 3D Bulb!

    Yup! ...possible in AutoCAD2k7 (and maybe in the previous versions too :oops: ). All you need to do is to change properties of the bulb. Select it, open the Properties flag > 3D Visualization >...

    Started by fahim108‎, 18th Aug 2006 04:32 pm
    • Replies: 9
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    25th Nov 2009 10:11 am Go to last post
  18. Fillet with zero radius.

    I feel silly for posting this but I find it very useful and I hope someone else will to. If you have to trim or extend to make a corner, just set your fillet radius to zero and that will do the...

    Started by bamaman83‎, 28th Aug 2008 02:28 pm
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    13th Nov 2009 02:53 am Go to last post
  19. AutoDesk > AutoCAD Tutorials. Did you know...

    AutoCAD tutorials can be found at the AutoDesk website by looking under Products > AutoCAD > Training & Support. In the Training & Support area click on Tutorials. There are 5 Getting Started...

    Started by ReMark‎, 7th Oct 2009 02:07 pm
    • Replies: 3
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    19th Oct 2009 12:19 am Go to last post
  20. Tutorial: Converting 3D to 2D easily

    I figured i'd go ahead and start contributing.... i know there's a lot of questions regarding 3D - 2D conversions, so here is how I do it. if there's a better way to do this tutorial, then PM me and...

    Started by StykFacE‎, 23rd Apr 2006 04:36 pm
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    18th Oct 2009 11:15 pm Go to last post
  21. Add your name to the status bar

    Enter "Modemacro" at the command prompt and then enter the text you'd like to display.

    Started by Shibuboss‎, 7th Oct 2009 12:40 pm
    • Replies: 2
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    7th Oct 2009 12:59 pm Go to last post
  22. Coord filter etc

    Hi all While relaxing with the autocad help I discovered the following two commands that if you don't know them already should blow your mind 1 Co ord filter: when you're about to select a...

    Started by ollie‎, 28th Sep 2009 07:37 pm
    • Replies: 0
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  23. AutoCAD - How to quickly establish a relative origin

    I just posted this tip to my blog. hope you guys find it helpful. http://mtm-cadtutorials.blogspot.com/2009/09/autocad-how-to-quickly-establish.html

    Started by mtm_cad‎, 24th Sep 2009 04:51 pm
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  24. how do i draw a bolt?

    does anyone here know how to draw a bolt with the thread? please help. im having a lot of troubles making it.

    Started by spiderdian‎, 10th Jan 2006 09:18 am
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    19th Sep 2009 12:23 pm Go to last post
  25. Tutorials for Beginners

    http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/course/48-568/2DVideosWEB_files/frame.htm

    Started by stevsmith‎, 21st Oct 2008 12:40 pm
    • Replies: 2
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    11th Sep 2009 12:04 pm Go to last post

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