AutoCAD Tips
How to Modify Block Definition in AutoCAD (How to Edit Blocks)
Modify an AutoCAD block definition by exploding and redefining, using the Block Editor, editing in place or inserting a newer version of the block.
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How to Fix a Missing Plot Styles in AutoCAD
Fix a missing plot style error in AutoCAD. Find the causes and try three solutions: restore the CTB or STB file, add a search path or recreate it.
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How to Create Custom Linetypes in AutoCAD
Create custom linetypes in AutoCAD, from simple dash and dot patterns to complex linetypes, after a quick review of how AutoCAD linetypes work.
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How to Create Shape in AutoCAD (What is a Shape?)
What an AutoCAD shape is, how it differs from a block, and how to create an SHX shape file with the Express Tools MKSHAPE command.
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Why does Mtext Split into Two in AutoCAD?
Mtext splitting into two in AutoCAD is caused by its column settings. See how to turn columns off or control them with grips.
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How to Draw an Arc with a Specific Length in AutoCAD?
Draw an AutoCAD arc with an exact length using MEASURE and a break, or speed it up with the MESCUT LISP routine.
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How to Easily draw Polygon in AutoCAD? (Hexagon, Octagon, etc.)
Draw a hexagon, pentagon, octagon or any polygon in AutoCAD with the POLYGON command, using inscribed or circumscribed radius or an edge length.
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How to TRIM everything Inside/Outside a Boundary in AutoCAD?
Trim everything inside or outside a boundary in AutoCAD in one operation with the hidden Express Tools EXTRIM command, not available in AutoCAD LT.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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