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Maximize Your Efficiency in AutoCAD and BricsCAD with the A>V>C> Plugin
A guest post on the A>V>C> plugins for AutoCAD and BricsCAD: improved fillet, outside loop, slice and drilling commands plus compatibility and licensing.
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Understanding the Coordinate Systems in AutoCAD
A beginner guide to AutoCAD coordinate systems: WCS versus UCS, how to define a custom UCS, return to World, and save or load named UCS.
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Mastering AutoCAD Blocks: Use a Temporary Insertion Point or Add Multiple Base Points
Insert AutoCAD blocks with a temporary base point using the INSERT command Basepoint option, and learn how to add multiple base points to a block.
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AutoCAD Blocks: How to Improve Productivity and Efficiency!
AutoCAD blocks explained: why they save time and file size, plus dynamic blocks, Design Center and tool palettes for faster drafting.
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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Modify an AutoCAD block definition by exploding and redefining, using the Block Editor, editing in place or inserting a newer version of the block.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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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 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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