Change layer when using AutoCAD command with Macro
AutoCAD layer is a great feature to manage objects in your drawings. What we don’t like about it is we often need to change layer before we draw. For example when we want to draw dimensions, we need to...
View ArticleAutodesk Software shortcuts lists
I always love using keyboard shortcuts. Since the first time I use Windows, I always learn how to use shortcuts on my software. It saves a lot of time. There are common shortcut keys like ctrl+P to...
View ArticleMake Your Own Commands In AutoCAD
While nearly all AutoCAD functions are easily accessible by mouse, a lot of people prefer using keyboard commands as they find them quicker. Unfortunately most keyboard commands are quite long and / or...
View ArticleUsing AutoCAD saved view when opening a DWG
Have you used AutoCAD saved views yet? We already covered the benefits here: 5 Benefits of using AutoCAD saved views. It is very useful to use it, particularly when you work with a very large drawing....
View ArticleCreate new AutoCAD Annotations in specific layer automatically
AutoCAD 2016 comes with a new handy feature: dimension layer. You can define in which layer the dimension is created. Unfortunately, it only works for DIM command. It doesn’t even work for DIMLINEAR or...
View ArticleBCOUNT alternative for AutoCAD LT
Express tools have been AutoCAD users’ favorite for years. Unfortunately, these tools are not available in AutoCAD LT. I often hear AutoCAD LT users asking if there are alternatives in AutoCAD LT. One...
View ArticleProtecting your AutoCAD drawing with anonymous block
It’s common that people want to protect their intellectual property. When it comes to AutoCAD drawing, the question is how we can protect our drawing and don’t let people take what’s inside. At least,...
View ArticleCreate a Custom AutoCAD Array Command
I saw several questions about changing the default number of columns and rows in AutoCAD array command. By default, the array size is four columns and three rows. The spacing between objects is 1.5...
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