AutoCAD Guides
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.
AutoCAD Guides
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.
AutoCAD Tips
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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