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How to edit palette properties using text editor
Do you like using tool palettes? Tool palette is the easiest way to customize your tools. You can use it to add objects with custom properties, macros to work faster, recorded actions, and easily add...
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Open AutoCAD drawings as read only using right click from Explorer
There are many ways to open AutoCAD drawings. You can use open from AutoCAD menu/command. You can double click a DWG file. Or you can drag and drop the drawing to AutoCAD shortcut/Window. This time...
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How to: change plotter when publishing with AutoCAD
Using publish command is very useful. It allows you to batch plot dozens your drawings, even to multiple plotters at once. The problem is, it relies on page setup definition. One thing that is defined...
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How to create PDF from AutoCAD drawings
Somehow I got many questions about creating PDF from AutoCAD drawings. From DWG to PDF. I’m not sure why suddenly many people are trying to create PDF files this week. So how do we do this? There are...
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Working faster with AutoCAD hatch
We use hatch pattern in almost all of our drawings. But sometimes working with hatch can be very slow and annoying. Since many versions ago, Picking a point doesn’t always work. AutoCAD often fail to...
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How to add more locations in file dialog box
If you use multiple file locations, you would want to have shortcuts to those locations. It will allow you to access those locations faster. Autodesk products have places at the left sidebar in your...
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AutoCAD Select Similar mode
Do you use Select Similar? It’s a very useful tool to select objects with the type and properties. You just need to select one object, then right click. Click select similar from context menu. Now...
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How to: Create polygon in isometric drawing
We can create isometric drawing by changing the snap style. It’s really helpful. However, what if you need to draw polygon in isometric drawing? Lee Mac has an AutoLISP program to do this. As you can...
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These are what you can do to make your AutoCAD files smaller
When working with AutoCAD, sometimes you can see that your files get unusually large. It may slow your system down and it might crash the system. You might want to try to reduce the file size. Other...
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Automatic AutoCAD dimension spacing using double click action
Another great tips from Hai Le (@ThatCADguy). This double click feature allows the user to space an individual dimension (accordingly to the MMI 3/8” spacing standards) by double clicking a neighboring...
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AutoCAD macros allows you to do these easily
Another cool shortcuts tips by Hai Le (@ThatCADguy). These are two more examples how creating shortcuts with simple macros can increase your productivity. And make your life easier. Check the video at...
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AutoLISP: Add length annotations to objects
Do you want to annotate your objects length quickly? If you do, you will be interested with this AutoLISP from Lee Mac. See how it works below. If you don’t see the image animation, read this article...
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How to convert to DWG R14 with TrueView
If you use older version of AutoCAD and want to open newer version, you can use TrueView to open it. You can also use it to batch convert AutoCAD 2014 to R2010 and open it in your AutoCAD. If you...
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How to quickly align multiple dimensions
A few weeks ago, we cover how you can create a custom command to adjust dimension spacing. We utilized DIMSPACE command to create it. DIMSPACE is not just useful to adjust your dimension spacing. You...
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Optimizing your way of Drawing
Everyone has their own unique way of working and how they use AutoCAD to accomplish their objectives. There is a way to take this a step further and actually customize AutoCAD to suit your...
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10 AutoCAD temporary override keys
We all have preferences when we work. Also when we work with AutoCAD. We set some settings to let us work comfortably. However, sometimes we need to change the settings temporarily. Sometimes just for...
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How to create classic workspace in AutoCAD
If you have installed AutoCAD 2015, you should notice there is no more classic workspace. If you want to use the classic workspace, then you need to create the workspace by your own. Let’s see your...
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AutoCAD hatch tip: create ceiling pattern faster and get smaller file size
We talk so many times how AutoCAD block is very important to help you work more efficient. It reduces repetitive tasks and makes your drawing simpler. There is one more thing that you should consider...
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Associative array: When you need to modify array later
Associative array was introduced in AutoCAD 2012. The most significant change is now you can create associative array. It means you can modify it later. If you create non associative layer, you need to...
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How to: delete/hide items in AutoCAD associative array
I posted about associative array last week. I mentioned that we can’t delete items in associative array. Jeremy wrote a comment, mentioned that we actually CAN delete items in associative array. Thank...
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