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AutoCAD Tips
One-Click AutoCAD Contour Labels: Free in TerraDraft Lite
Click a contour and CTT places an upright elevation label that follows its direction. Free in TerraDraft Lite for AutoCAD.
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Convert Polyline Width to Hatch in AutoCAD (PLHT)
PLHT turns wide polylines into an outline plus a solid hatch you can edit. Works on open and closed polylines. In TerraDraft Lite and Pro.
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AutoCAD Draw Order Shortcuts: DF, DB, DAO, DBO
Four short commands for AutoCAD draw order: front, back, above and under an object. Included in TerraDraft Lite, which is free.
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AutoCAD MLINE Problems — And a Better Alternative for Any Drafter
Why the AutoCAD MLINE command frustrates drafters when you need to edit parallel lines, and what to use for cleaner, editable results instead.
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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.
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Boost Productivity with AutoCAD Grip Manipulation
Select several grips at once with Shift in AutoCAD and Civil 3D and edit them together to speed up repetitive adjustments with better accuracy.
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Centerline Between Polylines in AutoCAD: Quick and Easy Tutorial
Draw a centerline between two polylines or lines in AutoCAD with the built-in CENTERLINE command, with steps for parallel and nonparallel objects.
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A Quick way to Renumber Block Attributes in AutoCAD
Renumber keynote block attributes in AutoCAD in seconds with the MNUM LISP. Set a start number and drag a line through the blocks to number them.
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Finally! How to Prevent Accidental Layout Changes in AutoCAD
Stop AutoCAD from switching layouts when you hover over a tab preview. Turn off the FILETABTHUMBHOVER system variable in a few quick steps.
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Mastering AutoCAD: How to Add Symbols in MText Objects
Enhance your AutoCAD drawings by adding symbols to MText objects. Streamline communication and improve clarity with our step by step guide!
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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.
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