I will create a line type from this AutoCAD sample block. Insert to a drawing, and explode it. To create a line type from this complex geometry, we will have to create a shape file. Don’t worry; Express Tool also has an excellent tool to create it. From AutoCAD ribbon (or menu),...
This article describes how to work with the MSLTSCALE and PSLTSCALE system variables. This can be the result of the MSLTSCALE and/or PSLTSCALE system variables not being set properly. Starting with AutoCAD 2008, linetype scaling in model space is control
Hi Everyone, I've had a quick tip forwarded to me for speeding up using the Trim and Extend commands. To speed up Trim and Extend, edit the commands in the CUI to include a space and a semi colon and add them to the right click default shortcut... ...
How to increase line width in AutoCAD? Solution: Use one of the following methods to increase line widths: Method 1: Add width to a Polyline Polylines can be assigned a Start segment width, End segment width, or Global width, which can be changed by modifying the width value using ...
In CAD drawings, are created to denote a service or the attribute of a line. The image below shows a linetype with embedded characters, '---E---E---':
How to change the units of a drawing in AutoCAD products, such as from Imperial (feet/inches) to Metric (mm, cm, m), or vice versa. These are the main methods to convert drawing units. Alternative 1 (preferred method): Use -DWGUNITS Enter the -DWGUNITS c
Have a problem that forces a reset of the license type. To change the license type, first adjust the software licensing option. Or how to change a license type. Changed the license type but didn't update the license setting in the software. For instance,
Please is there a way to turn off this horrible feature? When I have a lot of files open with 3D objects and views, this really stalls things up a lot. [ The subject line of this post has been edited to include the product name by @handjonathan ] Reply Report Reply Accepted ...
In the Quick Select Dialog Box drop-down for Object type, select Block Reference. Select either: A Property and Operator from the respective drop-down. Select All in the Operator drop-down. Once the objects are highlighted, type HIDEOBJECT on the command line and Enter. To edi...
Type 0 and then a final Enter to end the command. Note: This will not work on complex objects such as 3D objects. To flatten a drawing using LISPs, macros, and scripts One or both of the following LISP routines, pasted into the command line in AutoCAD, will flatten a drawing. This...