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Fake Dimensions in AutoCAD? (Correct all Dimension text at Once!)

Find and fix fake dimensions in AutoCAD where the text override differs from the real measurement. Reset them all at once with DIMREASSOC. March 25, 2017 · 1 min read

From CAPITAL to small Letters with 2 clicks in AutoCAD!

Switch AutoCAD text between capital and small letters in 2 clicks, with no need to retype notes copied between AutoCAD and Word. March 20, 2017 · 2 min read

FATAL ERROR in AutoCAD!? How to Restore Drawing Data?

Recover your work after an AutoCAD fatal error using BAK backups, AutoSAVE files, temporary AC$ files and the Drawing Recovery Manager. March 16, 2017 · 4 min read

Learn How to properly Send AutoCAD Drawings!

Send AutoCAD drawings with every xref, font, image and CTB file included using eTransmit, so clients never open a drawing with missing links. March 12, 2017 · 3 min read

How to Copy Layer Settings to Another Drawing (Copy Layer Properties)

Copy layer settings to another AutoCAD drawing or viewport with Layer States. Save, export and import a .las file, shown with a grading plan example. February 10, 2017 · 3 min read

Layer States, EASY Job! What is Layer States and how to use them?

AutoCAD Layer States save your layer settings so you can restore them anytime. See how to reuse a grading plan view in an xref drawing. February 10, 2017 · 2 min read

How to Turn off Annotation scale Preview

Turn off the annotation scale preview that appears when you select annotative objects in AutoCAD by setting SELECTIONANNODISPLAY to 0. February 8, 2017 · 2 min read

Change multiple objects to ByLayer Effortlessly!

Use the AutoCAD SETBYLAYER command to reset color, linetype, lineweight, material and transparency of selected objects to ByLayer in one step. February 6, 2017 · 2 min read

Use your own TEMPLATE! (Create your own CAD standards!)

Why every drafter should start from their own AutoCAD template with proper layers and Civil 3D styles, and how it builds consistent CAD standards. February 4, 2017 · 2 min read

Create Custom Keyboard Shortcuts in AutoCAD!

Create or edit your own AutoCAD keyboard shortcuts with the ALIASEDIT command instead of editing the acad.pgp file by hand, then reinitialize it. January 31, 2017 · 2 min read

How to Trim and Extend with Only One Command?

Trim and extend in AutoCAD with a single command. Hold the Shift key while running TRIM or EXTEND to switch to the other and work much faster. January 29, 2017 · 2 min read

How to Bring all Text to Front in AutoCAD! (With 1 Command!)

Bring all text to front in AutoCAD with one command, TEXTTOFRONT, so dimensions and text are not covered by lines and hatches. January 28, 2017 · 2 min read