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How to Add a Break-Line in Dimensions? AutoCAD Tips!

Add a break line or jog symbol to an AutoCAD dimension with the DIMJOGLINE command to show an object is longer than drawn. April 5, 2022 · 2 min read

How to create Area Table for Hatch objects in AutoCAD?

Build an area table for hatch objects in AutoCAD with DATAEXTRACTION, listing the area of each hatch grouped by layer and color. March 22, 2022 · 2 min read

When Moved the object Elevation Changes in AutoCAD?

Learn why when Move or Copy in AutoCAD, program changes object Elevations and How to Stop That! March 8, 2022 · 2 min read

How to Create Angular Dimension larger than 180 Degrees in AutoCAD?

Create an AutoCAD angular dimension larger than 180 degrees with DIMANGULAR, even though the command seems limited to smaller angles by default. February 22, 2022 · 1 min read

Missing Layers in AutoCAD drop-down List. How to find them?

Layers missing from the AutoCAD layer list or Layer Properties Manager? Check the layer filter and the MAXSORT system variable. February 8, 2022 · 2 min read

AutoCAD Arc Tricks (3 Interesting Arc Tricks)

Three AutoCAD arc and circle tricks: draw an angle bisector, find the intersection of arc tangents and build a tangent reverse curve. January 25, 2022 · 3 min read

How to Add Boundary of Viewport to Model Space in AutoCAD! (2 Easy Tricks!)

Show a layout viewport boundary in AutoCAD model space using CHSPACE to move a polyline, or a faster AutoLISP routine, to see what each viewport covers. January 11, 2022 · 2 min read

Copy Layouts in AutoCAD (3 Extremely Simple Methods)

Copy layouts in AutoCAD with three methods: import from another drawing or template, from an active drawing, or copy within the current file. December 14, 2021 · 3 min read

AutoCAD Points! How to Add Points and Edit Point Styles with Ease!

Add AutoCAD points with the POINT command, then change their look and size with PTYPE so they stay visible and easy to work with in your drawings. December 7, 2021 · 3 min read

How to Convert Circle to Polyline in AutoCAD? (3 Simple Tricks!)

Convert a circle to a polyline in AutoCAD with 3 simple tricks using BREAK and PEDIT, DONUT, plus how to turn an arc into a polyline. November 23, 2021 · 2 min read

How to Change Background Color in AutoCAD (And Other Color Settings!)

Change the AutoCAD background color for model space and layouts in a few steps, and adjust other drawing window color settings. November 9, 2021 · 3 min read

How to Change the Default Save Location in AutoCAD?

Change the default save location in AutoCAD with the Start in path and REMEMBERFOLDERS, plus how to set the default DWG file format when saving. October 26, 2021 · 3 min read