From: https://www.augi.com/augiworld/issue/february-2021 Advice for New Users Here we are into the second month of 2021. What is better than giving out good advice? This month’s issue spotlights the authors doling out their best advice and practices for software and production. Maybe some of you will find new ways to speed up your workflow, or just take some good … [Read more...] about AUGIWorld February 2021 Issue
AutoCAD Articles & Reference
RetroCAD – AutoCAD 1.4 – 1983
A piece of computer aided drafting history, AutoCAD in 1983! Watch this video - from "RetroCAD" - as they explore the configuration, commands, and features of AutoCAD version 1. https://youtu.be/Apb5ayyCHaE … [Read more...] about RetroCAD – AutoCAD 1.4 – 1983
AutoCAD Tutorial – How to export a DXF file and view it
In 1982 we got the AutoCAD DXF file format. An open source vector based drawing exchange format. Many a software package can import this CAD file. Watch this video to learn how to export it from AutoCAD and how to view it in Autodesk's free online viewer. https://youtu.be/lQNfwjG3U0w … [Read more...] about AutoCAD Tutorial – How to export a DXF file and view it
AutoCAD 2021 New Commands and System Variables
AutoCAD 2021 New Commands and System Variables New commandsDescriptionAutoCADAutoCAD LTBREAKATPOINTBreaks the selected object into two objects at a specified point.XXDWGHISTORYOpens the Drawing History palette, which displays a version history of the current drawing as maintained by a supported cloud storage provider.XXDWGHISTORYCLOSECloses the Drawing History … [Read more...] about AutoCAD 2021 New Commands and System Variables
Anonymous Blocks in AutoCAD
Written By Allan using AutoCAD 2004"AutoCAD uses anonymous blocks for supporting hatch patterns and dimensions. These types of blocks are also created using AutoLISP or similar means, but cannot be intentionally created in the drawing editor. Also, anonymous blocks cannot be modified using AutoCAD editing commands." - www.autodesk.com.auWhat are the Types*U### = anonymous … [Read more...] about Anonymous Blocks in AutoCAD
How to install a font in AutoCAD
Written by Jaiprakash Pandey, July 2015Applies to:AutoCAD 2016, Similar principles to earlier versions.Tutorial:AutoCAD supports two type of fonts SHX and windows based font like truetype, opentype etc, windows based fonts are installed in windows operating system and AutoCAD accesses it from there but SHX is AutoCAD specific font which needs to be installed in AutoCAD font … [Read more...] about How to install a font in AutoCAD