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How to Measure the Distance and Angle Between 2 Points in AutoCAD

Measure the distance and angle between two points in AutoCAD, comparing the slower dimension method with the single DIST command. September 27, 2022 · 2 min read

AutoCAD is running out of Memory (5 Quick Solutions!)

Fix the AutoCAD running out of memory message with 5 quick solutions, from cleaning temp files to adjusting performance settings and freeing disk space. September 13, 2022 · 3 min read

AutoCAD Flickers and Flashes? Learn How to stop that!

Stop AutoCAD flickering and the jumping status bar with three fixes: shrink the status bar, dock the layout tabs, or turn off status bar wrapping. August 30, 2022 · 2 min read

How to Edit Spline in AutoCAD (Add/Remove Vertexes and More!)

Edit a spline in AutoCAD: add or remove vertexes, change degree and weight using multifunctional grips, SPLINEDIT and Properties. August 16, 2022 · 3 min read

3 Ways to Convert Spline to Polyline (How to Choose the Best!)

Convert a spline to a polyline in AutoCAD with three methods, handle multiple splines at once, and turn a spline-fit polyline back into a spline. August 2, 2022 · 4 min read

Drawing SPLINE in AutoCAD (Best Practices!)

Draw a SPLINE in AutoCAD with the Fit and Control Vertices methods, understand what splines are, and see best practices for working with them. July 19, 2022 · 3 min read

How to convert Solid to Hatch in AutoCAD

Convert 2D solids to hatches in AutoCAD with a simple LISP, handy for solids from Civil 3D surface slopes. Hatch boundary polylines are added too. July 5, 2022 · 1 min read

How to Calculate the Moment of Inertia in AutoCAD

Calculate the moment of inertia of a simple or complex section in AutoCAD using a Region, from a simple section to a complex one. June 14, 2022 · 3 min read

How to perform AutoCAD Spell Check the Easy Way!

Check spelling in AutoCAD with the built-in spell checker. Pick the right English dictionary and catch typos in text before drawings go out. May 31, 2022 · 3 min read

How to Link Tables in AutoCAD

Link cells between different AutoCAD tables with the Insert Formula Cell option, so numeric values update when the master table changes. May 17, 2022 · 2 min read

How to Create Hatch From Block in AutoCAD?

Create a custom hatch pattern from a block in AutoCAD using the Express Tools Super Hatch command. Not available in AutoCAD LT. May 3, 2022 · 2 min read

How to Import new Hatch Patterns in AutoCAD (for Windows)

Import new hatch patterns in AutoCAD for Windows by adding .PAT files to the support folder so they appear in the custom hatch list. April 19, 2022 · 2 min read