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AutoCAD and Civil 3D tips, guides and tutorials. 231 posts.
AutoCAD Tips
Streamlining Workflows: Dynamic Input Essentials in AutoCAD
Use Dynamic Input in AutoCAD to type distances and angles right at the cursor, with pointer input, dimension input, prompts and tooltip settings.
AutoCAD Tips
How to Align Text along Curve in AutoCAD!
Place text along a curve in AutoCAD with the Express Tools ARCTEXT command, or use Lee Mac's free Lisp for more control over offset and rotation.
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.
Civil 3D Guides
How to Label Crossing Alignments in AutoCAD Civil 3D
Label crossing alignments in Civil 3D with profile elevations by editing a Station Offset Fixed Point label style at the intersection of two alignments.
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.
AutoCAD Tips
Efficient sharing and collaboration with AutoCAD Shared View
Share drawings with colleagues and clients without email attachments. See how AutoCAD Shared View works, how to create one and track feedback.
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-.
AutoCAD Tips
Link Table and Mtext in AutoCAD to Minimize the silly Mistakes!
Link an AutoCAD table cell to Mtext, Text or MLeader with a Formula field so values update automatically and cut manual errors.
AutoCAD Tips
Avoid These Common Mistakes When Using Xrefs in AutoCAD
Avoid common Xref mistakes in AutoCAD, from skipping file settings to inconsistent title blocks and layouts, and keep external references trouble-free.
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.
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.
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