Annotation Scale Preview in AutoCAD – what is the problem? Here we are going to talk about Annotative objects, they are great! If you are wondering how to turn off the Annotation preview of an object, you would probably know what an Annotative object is and what does annotative mean. However, I will paste here a … Read more
Set multiple properties of multiple objects to ByLayer with one command! Today we will look at one really interesting and very useful command that I recently found out about. It’s called SetByLayer and what this command does is simply change the Color, Linetype, Lineweight, Material, and Transparency of all objects you have selected to “ByLayer”. It … Read more
Why do I need a template? The Title says it all, use your own Template! I hate when we at the office receive drawing with only one layer – Layer 0, Aahhh it can’t be worst (well for example if coordinates are wrong or local it could be..). Sometimes we will receive a drawing with some … Read more
Feature lines in AutoCAD Civil 3d are one of the most powerful objects in the software. They are very similar to normal 3d Polylines, but we have an extended number of tools to play with. Have you ever wondered how to quickly add elevations to a line/polyline/feature line automatically directly from a Surface? Surely I … Read more
Many people like to use a keyboard to enter commands, that’s because it saves lots of time. However some commands are difficult to remember, but in AutoCAD, you can create your own keyboard shortcuts, or edit existing ones. For example, I use C for COPY, R for ROTATE, RVC for REVCLOUD. The first method – Change … Read more
How to Trim and Extend at the speed of light! Preview in new tab Today I am going to share with you a little trick that I like using! How to Trim and Extend with Only One Command in AutoCAD? Trim and Extend are both very, very useful commands and drafters usually use them hundreds … Read more
Is it possible to Automatically Bring all Text to Front? The text is one of the most important things in our drawings. Text objects are Text, Mtext, Leaders, Dimensions, etc. It is so annoying to put dimension then draw some lines and then another dimension and in the end, all those lines, hatches cross your … Read more