AutoCAD Guides
Open or Edit In-place? How to edit our Referenced drawing?
Our journey across Xref possibilities continues with one little task many of drafters would neglect and won't spend time to learn more about it, but I...
AutoCAD Guides
Additional EXTRAS with Xrefs! What options do we have?
We already know why Xrefs are so useful but let's take a deeper look at what additional Extras they offer. Layers First and one of my favourite "Extras"...
AutoCAD Guides
Xref - choosing our Path Type
We discussed What is Xref? Why should we use it? And learned First step of How to attach Xref? It is time to continue learning how to use Xrefs...
AutoCAD Guides
Xref Attach or Overly? What is the difference?
As we continue to tear apart those Xrefs we come across Reference type . As promised in Using Xref first step! How to attach Xref? we will look at two...
AutoCAD Guides
Using Xref first step! How to attach Xref?
In the previous post about Xrefs we talked about the definition of external references and what are they used for. Here we will learn how to properly...
AutoCAD Guides
What is Xref? Why should we use it?
Since I am using Xrefs in almost every project I think that Xrefs deserve special attention, so in next few posts I will try to explain everything you...
AutoCAD Tips
How to Copy Layer Settings to Another Drawing (Copy Layer Properties)
Are you trying to Copy Layer Properties from one drawing to another? Or Trying to Copy a Layer Settings between different Layout Tabs / Viewports? Well...
AutoCAD Tips
Layer States, EASY Job! What is Layer States and how to use them?
In my opinion Layer States are a bit more complex and are used by people who already had some project done with AutoCAD. So let's dive deeper in our...
AutoCAD Tips
How to Turn off Annotation scale Preview
Here we are going to talk about Annotative objects , they are great! If you are wondering how to turn off Annotation preview of the object you would...
AutoCAD Tips
Change multiple objects to ByLayer Effortlessly!
Today we will look at one really interesting and very useful command that i recently found about. It's called SetByLayer and what this command does is...
AutoCAD Tips
Use your own TEMPLATE! (Create your own CAD standards!)
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...
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