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),...
How to get the infered line in Autocad? How do you get the inferred line when sketching in AutoCAD? When sketching in Inventor a dotted line shows up between a snap point and the curser loaded with a command. Most every other cad package I have used has this feature so that...
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
This document provides instructions for using text styles in complex linetypes. It discusses the effects of the LTSCALE and CELTSCALE system variables on the font characters and recommends steps to get the best results. Complex linetypes are custom linet
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 Create Complex linetypes in AutoCAD 2015 Complex linetypes are custom linetypes that can contain embedded shapes or text. Before you create complex linetypes using text, consider how the font settings, scaling, and colors will affect the linetype. Text style settings The text heig...
In many AutoCAD drawings, paragraphs of text may actually be single lines of text. Ideally, these lines of text would be managed easier if they were one text object. So how does one modify the text to be one single entity? The solution...
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---':
Locate the CUIx file for the version of AutoCAD from which to transfer settings. In the new version of AutoCAD, enter CUI on the command line and click the Transfer tab. Load the CUIx file from step 1 into the right pane of the window. Move workspace and othe...
New segment in AutoCAD can be started at end point of previous segment. To do this, click on "Enter", i.e. re-run tool "Segment", and then on query in command line First point (Specify first point), just press "Enter", eliminating object binding. ...