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AutoCAD Tips

MultiPLine for AutoCAD — A Better Way to Draw Parallel Polylines (Goodbye, MLINE)

MultiPLine is an AutoCAD plug-in that turns one polyline into a set of parallel, editable polylines on your layers, a practical MLINE replacement. May 16, 2026 · 5 min read
AutoCAD Tips

From Clutter to Clarity with AutoCAD Cleanscreen!

Hide the ribbon and toolbars for a distraction-free AutoCAD workspace with Cleanscreen, and get your interface back if it was toggled by accident. February 20, 2024 · 2 min read
Civil 3D Tips

Master Civil 3d Expressions - Add a constant to Surface Labels

Use Civil 3D expressions to add a constant to surface spot elevation labels, such as 0.5 ft from edge of pavement to top of curb. December 5, 2023 · 4 min read
AutoCAD Tips

AutoCAD Reference Scaling and Rotation: A Step-by-Step Guide

Scale and rotate objects accurately in AutoCAD with the Reference option, such as fitting a block to an opening or aligning it to another object. November 7, 2023 · 3 min read
AutoCAD Tips

Mastering AutoCAD: Select Text by Content

Select AutoCAD text by its content using QSELECT and a wildcard match, for example to pick every text value starting with BP-. September 19, 2023 · 3 min read
AutoCAD Tips

Build 3D Products in AutoCAD (Cut From Box Method)

Build 3D products in AutoCAD or BricsCAD by cutting parts from a box, a quick way to sculpt ready-for-assembly parts, by guest author Alexandr Chernyshev. June 13, 2023 · 9 min read
AutoCAD Tips

Create Coordinate Labels in AutoCAD with Attribute Definitions

Create automatic coordinate labels in AutoCAD using attribute definitions with fields and a block, with no AutoLISP and no Civil 3D required. May 30, 2023 · 3 min read
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Build Virtual LEGO Models with LeoCAD: Online LEGO Builder

Build virtual LEGO models with LeoCAD, a free open-source 3D CAD program with a large brick library, as a fun way to practice CAD skills. May 16, 2023 · 3 min read
AutoCAD Tips

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. May 2, 2023 · 7 min read
AutoCAD Tips

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. April 18, 2023 · 4 min read
AutoCAD Tips

Best Free AutoCAD Alternatives in One place!

Compare free AutoCAD alternatives such as LibreCAD, QCAD, FreeCAD, SketchUp and BricsCAD Shape, with their strengths, limits and download links. April 4, 2023 · 16 min read
AutoCAD Guides

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. February 21, 2023 · 5 min read