Short, practical guides to AutoCAD and Civil 3D automation, plus TerraDraft, a set of AutoLISP tools for drafters.https://skillamplifier.com/https://skillamplifier.com/2026/05/29/autocad-mline-problems/https://skillamplifier.com/2026/05/29/autocad-mline-problems/It does not matter whether you work in architecture, civil engineering, structural, MEP, or any other drafting discipline — if you use AutoCAD, you have...Fri, 29 May 2026 20:47:53 GMTAutoCAD Tipsautocad tricksmlinemulti linemultiple polylineshttps://skillamplifier.com/2026/05/16/multipline/https://skillamplifier.com/2026/05/16/multipline/If you've ever tried to draw a storm drain centerline with side limits, a roadway with curb and gutter offsets, or an easement with a buffer band on each...Sat, 16 May 2026 15:04:35 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCadautocad tips and tricksautocad tricksmlinemulti linehttps://skillamplifier.com/2024/12/03/modify-multiple-grips-autocad/https://skillamplifier.com/2024/12/03/modify-multiple-grips-autocad/One powerful yet often underused feature of AutoCAD is the ability to select and manipulate multiple grips simultaneously. This technique can save time...Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD Tipsautocad tips and trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2024/08/27/centerline-between-polylines-in-autocad-quick-and-easy-tutorial/https://skillamplifier.com/2024/08/27/centerline-between-polylines-in-autocad-quick-and-easy-tutorial/In this blog post, we will look at how to draw a centerline between two polylines in AutoCAD. Creating a symmetric line between polylines in AutoCAD is...Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD Tipsautocad tips and tricksautocad trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2024/06/11/renumber-block-attributes/https://skillamplifier.com/2024/06/11/renumber-block-attributes/In our drawings, we often use keynotes to express our intentions and suggestions easily. Usually, these keynotes are Block objects with Attributes which...Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCAD Blocksautocad trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2024/04/16/automatic-switch-between-layouts-autocad/https://skillamplifier.com/2024/04/16/automatic-switch-between-layouts-autocad/Anyone who uses AutoCAD for drafting knows the frustration of accidentally switching layouts. You're meticulously working in your model space, and then –...Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD Tipshttps://skillamplifier.com/2024/04/02/autocad-text-symbols/https://skillamplifier.com/2024/04/02/autocad-text-symbols/Enhance your AutoCAD drawings by adding symbols to MText objects. Streamline communication and improve clarity with our step by step guide!Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD Tipsautocad tips and trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2024/02/20/autocad-cleanscreen/https://skillamplifier.com/2024/02/20/autocad-cleanscreen/When working with AutoCAD, mastering commands can significantly enhance your drafting efficiency. One command that often flies under the radar but can be...Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCadautocad tips and tricksautocad trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2024/02/06/autocad-ortho-polar-modes/https://skillamplifier.com/2024/02/06/autocad-ortho-polar-modes/In the world of AutoCAD, where precision is paramount, understanding and harnessing specific drafting modes can significantly elevate your design...Tue, 06 Feb 2024 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD Tipsautocad tips and tricksautocad tricksdrawinghttps://skillamplifier.com/2024/01/23/dynamic-input/https://skillamplifier.com/2024/01/23/dynamic-input/Precision and efficiency are paramount in the accurately driven world of computer aided design (CAD). 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This blog post is your guide to mastering Elevation Label Formulas in Civil 3D...Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:00:00 GMTCivil 3D TipsAutoCadAutoCad TipsCivil 3dSurface Labelshttps://skillamplifier.com/2023/11/21/label-to-crossing-alignments-with-elevations/https://skillamplifier.com/2023/11/21/label-to-crossing-alignments-with-elevations/In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore how to add a Label to Crossing Alignments with Profile Elevations in AutoCAD Civil 3D, demystifying this...Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:00:00 GMTCivil 3D GuidesAutoCad TipsCivil 3dhttps://skillamplifier.com/2023/11/07/scale-rotate-using-reference-autocad/https://skillamplifier.com/2023/11/07/scale-rotate-using-reference-autocad/AutoCAD's reference point for scaling and rotation feature allows you to resize and reorient objects in your drawings based on a specified reference...Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCadautocad tips and tricksautocad trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2023/10/24/autocad-shared-view/https://skillamplifier.com/2023/10/24/autocad-shared-view/Unlock the power of collaborative design with AutoCAD Shared View . In the fast paced world of architecture, engineering, and design, efficient...Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD Tipsautocad tips and tricksautocad trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2023/09/19/select-text-by-content-autocad/https://skillamplifier.com/2023/09/19/select-text-by-content-autocad/One essential skill that can significantly boost your productivity is the ability to select text objects by their contents . Knowing how to pinpoint and...Tue, 19 Sep 2023 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCadAutocad selectautocad tips and tricksautocad trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2023/08/29/link-table-and-mtext/https://skillamplifier.com/2023/08/29/link-table-and-mtext/Are you an AutoCAD user looking to streamline your workflow and automate data updates? In this article, we will explore a powerful feature in AutoCAD. It...Tue, 29 Aug 2023 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD Tipsautocad tips and tricksautocad trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2023/07/11/common-xref-mistakes/https://skillamplifier.com/2023/07/11/common-xref-mistakes/When working with external references (Xrefs) in AutoCAD, it's crucial to be aware of potential pitfalls that can disrupt your workflow. In this article...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutocad Xrefxrefhttps://skillamplifier.com/2023/06/13/draw-3d-autocad-cut-from-box/https://skillamplifier.com/2023/06/13/draw-3d-autocad-cut-from-box/We are pleased to announce that Alexandr Chernyshev will share with us another great piece of knowledge. He is a renowned expert in the exhibition stand...Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCadhttps://skillamplifier.com/2023/05/30/coordinate-labels-autocad/https://skillamplifier.com/2023/05/30/coordinate-labels-autocad/Do you need to label your AutoCAD coordinates automatically? If you're a Civil3D user, you might suggest using C3D, but did you know that AutoCAD can do...Tue, 30 May 2023 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCadAutoCAD Blocksautocad tips and trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2023/05/16/virtual-lego-builder/https://skillamplifier.com/2023/05/16/virtual-lego-builder/While I was doing my research for the Best Free AutoCAD Alternatives in One place! I found out about this great free CAD tool. No matter if you are a CAD...Tue, 16 May 2023 21:00:00 GMTUncategorizedAutoCadautocad trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2023/05/02/avc-plugin-introduction/https://skillamplifier.com/2023/05/02/avc-plugin-introduction/We are pleased to announce that Alexandr Chernyshev , a renowned expert in exhibition stand and furniture design management and AVC Programming Lead...Tue, 02 May 2023 21:00:00 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCadautocad tips and tricksautocad trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2023/04/18/coordinate-systems-in-autocad/https://skillamplifier.com/2023/04/18/coordinate-systems-in-autocad/One of the most fundamental concepts in AutoCAD is the coordinate system. Understanding coordinate systems is crucial to using AutoCAD effectively and...Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCadautocad tips and tricksautocad trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2023/04/04/free-autocad-alternative/https://skillamplifier.com/2023/04/04/free-autocad-alternative/AutoCAD is a popular CAD (computer aided design) software program used by architects, engineers, students, contractors, and designers worldwide to create...Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCadhttps://skillamplifier.com/2023/03/21/temporary-base-point-add-multiple/https://skillamplifier.com/2023/03/21/temporary-base-point-add-multiple/Mastering AutoCAD Blocks is essential for architects, engineers, and designers who want to work efficiently and effectively. In this blog post, we'll...Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCAD Blocksautocad tips and tricksautocad tricksblock insertion pointhttps://skillamplifier.com/2023/03/07/change-blocks-insertion-point/https://skillamplifier.com/2023/03/07/change-blocks-insertion-point/If you've ever worked with blocks in AutoCAD, you may have encountered situations where the insertion point of a block isn't quite where you need it to...Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD Tipsautocad tips and tricksblock definitionsblock insertion pointBlocks in AutoCADhttps://skillamplifier.com/2023/02/21/autocad-blocks/https://skillamplifier.com/2023/02/21/autocad-blocks/Autodesk's AutoCAD is one of the most popular computer aided design software. It is widely used by architects, engineers, and designers to create detailed...Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:00:00 GMTAutoCAD GuidesAutoCadAutoCAD Blocksautocad tips and tricksautocad tricksBlocks in AutoCADhttps://skillamplifier.com/2023/02/07/modify-blocks-autocad/https://skillamplifier.com/2023/02/07/modify-blocks-autocad/In AutoCAD, a block is a collection of objects that are combined into a single object. The objects within a block can be moved, copied, and rotated as a...Tue, 07 Feb 2023 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCadAutocad block editAutoCAD Blocksautocad tips and tricksautocad trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2023/01/24/missing-plot-style-autocad/https://skillamplifier.com/2023/01/24/missing-plot-style-autocad/In AutoCAD, we are using plot styles to ensure that the colors and linetypes in our drawings are displayed correctly. A plot style table file is...Tue, 24 Jan 2023 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCadautocad tips and tricksautocad trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2023/01/10/create-custom-linetypes/https://skillamplifier.com/2023/01/10/create-custom-linetypes/One of the key features of AutoCAD is the ability to customize line types, which can add visual interest and clarity to your drawings. In this article...Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD Tipsautocad tips and tricksautocad trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2022/12/20/autocad-shapes/https://skillamplifier.com/2022/12/20/autocad-shapes/What are Shapes in AutoCAD and How to Create a shape? Is there a difference between AutoCAD Block and Shape? What is SHX file? We are going to answer...Tue, 20 Dec 2022 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCadautocad tips and tricksautocad trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2022/12/06/autocad-mtext-splits-into-two/https://skillamplifier.com/2022/12/06/autocad-mtext-splits-into-two/Are you suffering from the issue of Mtext splitting into two? Don't worry, below we are looking at the reason why this happens and how to correct it. A...Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:00:00 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCadautocad tips and trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2022/11/22/draw-arc-with-specific-length/https://skillamplifier.com/2022/11/22/draw-arc-with-specific-length/Not long ago, a colleague of mine asked me how to draw an arc with a specific length in AutoCAD. This question struck me, as I was never thought of this...Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCadautocad tips and tricksautocad trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2022/11/08/draw-hexagon-autocad/https://skillamplifier.com/2022/11/08/draw-hexagon-autocad/There are some times that we need to draw a specific simple 2D shape in AutoCAD as part of something bigger. But how for example to draw a hexagon or...Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCadautocad tips and trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2022/10/25/trim-inside-boundary/https://skillamplifier.com/2022/10/25/trim-inside-boundary/Trim and Extend are some of the commands that I personally use hundreds of times a day! They are great and make drafting so much easier! We already have...Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD Tipsautocad tips and tricksautocad trickstrimhttps://skillamplifier.com/2022/10/11/change-elevations-cogo-points-civil3d/https://skillamplifier.com/2022/10/11/change-elevations-cogo-points-civil3d/Several days ago, I searched for a way to add a constant number to the Elevations of a Selected Group of COGO points in a Drawing. In short, the task was...Tue, 11 Oct 2022 09:00:00 GMTCivil 3D TipsAutoCad Tipsautocad tips and tricksCivil 3dCOGO PointsCogo points Civil 3delevation pointshttps://skillamplifier.com/2022/09/27/measure-distance-angle/https://skillamplifier.com/2022/09/27/measure-distance-angle/In the past, we have looked at the easiest way How to find Closest Distance Between 2 Objects? today, we will improve our knowledge by finding the...Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCadautocad tips and tricksautocad trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2022/09/13/autocad-running-out-of-memory/https://skillamplifier.com/2022/09/13/autocad-running-out-of-memory/If you are presented with the message AutoCAD is running out of system memory, don't worry, there are some steps you can take and try to make it work...Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCadautocad tricksslowhttps://skillamplifier.com/2022/08/30/autocad-flickers-and-flashes/https://skillamplifier.com/2022/08/30/autocad-flickers-and-flashes/Are you having problems with flashing AutoCAD? Or is the screen flickering when working on a specific drawing? Maybe the drawing window is jumping when...Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:30:06 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCadhttps://skillamplifier.com/2022/08/16/edit-spline-autocad/https://skillamplifier.com/2022/08/16/edit-spline-autocad/As discussed in our article Drawing SPLINE in AutoCAD (Best Practices!) SPLINE is a smooth curve that passes through or near points we choose on the...Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD Tipshttps://skillamplifier.com/2022/08/02/convert-spline-to-polyline/https://skillamplifier.com/2022/08/02/convert-spline-to-polyline/In the last article, we discussed How to Make the Best use of Splines in AutoCAD. We learned that a spline is a smooth curve that passes through or near...Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD GuidesAutoCadAutoCAD Polylineautocad splineautocad tips and tricksautocad trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2022/07/19/draw-spline-autocad/https://skillamplifier.com/2022/07/19/draw-spline-autocad/In this article, we are going to look at one very mysterious AutoCAD Object AutoCAD Splines and try to make working with them easier for us all! For...Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD GuidesAutoCadautocad splineautocad tips and tricksautocad trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2022/07/05/convert-solid-to-hatch-autocad/https://skillamplifier.com/2022/07/05/convert-solid-to-hatch-autocad/In this article, we will check the quickest and easiest way to Convert a Solid to Hatch in AutoCAD. To do the trick, we will use an AutoLISP. You can find...Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCadautocad tips and trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2022/06/14/moment-of-inertia-autocad/https://skillamplifier.com/2022/06/14/moment-of-inertia-autocad/AutoCAD is primarily a drawing software, however, there are more, much more uses of the program than just the simple drawing. One very useful feature is...Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD Tipsautocad tips and tricksautocad trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2022/05/31/autocad-spell-check/https://skillamplifier.com/2022/05/31/autocad-spell-check/As a non native English speaker, I tend to make quite many spelling mistakes. This, in an everyday speech or writing, could not be a problem, however, the...Tue, 31 May 2022 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCadautocad tips and trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2022/05/17/link-tables-in-autocad/https://skillamplifier.com/2022/05/17/link-tables-in-autocad/AutoCAD Tables are very powerful and useful objects that can save us lots of time. There are so many uses of AutoCAD Tables, as we already saw in previous...Tue, 17 May 2022 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD Tipsautocad tips and tricksautocad trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2022/05/03/hatch-from-block/https://skillamplifier.com/2022/05/03/hatch-from-block/In this article, you will learn how to create your own Hatch pattern from a Block object. Instead of using the standard hatches preset in AutoCAD or...Tue, 03 May 2022 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCadhatchhatch autocadhttps://skillamplifier.com/2022/04/19/import-hatch-autocad/https://skillamplifier.com/2022/04/19/import-hatch-autocad/The Hatch object in AutoCAD is used to fill a pattern inside an enclosed area. (How to Hatch non closed Area in AutoCAD) There are several hatch patterns...Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCadAutoCAD Hatchautocad trickshatchhttps://skillamplifier.com/2022/04/05/dimension-break-line-autocad/https://skillamplifier.com/2022/04/05/dimension-break-line-autocad/Oftentimes, when drawing Details or Sections we need to show only a part of the whole drawing. To illustrate the continuation of the part usually we use...Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD TipsAutoCadautoCAD Dimensionsautocad tips and tricksautocad trickshttps://skillamplifier.com/2022/03/22/hatch-area-table-autocad/https://skillamplifier.com/2022/03/22/hatch-area-table-autocad/In today's post, we will look at How to Create Area Table from Hatch in AutoCAD. Similar to our previous post on How to Create Automatic Area Label (4...Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:00:00 GMTAutoCAD Tips