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
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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
Understanding Annotation scales in AutoCAD
Written by Jaiprakash Pandey, July 2015Applies to:AutoCAD 2015-2016, Similar principles to earlier versions.Tutorial:Generally AutoCAD drawings are plotted on different scales and on different sheet sizes. In order to keep size of certain symbols equal for all scales in plot it is necessary to give and object annotative property and apply scales for all output sizes.As an … [Read more...] about Understanding Annotation scales in AutoCAD
Dimension Style Overrides, Explained
Compiled By SpeedyPC Applies to: AutoCAD Definition In AutoCAD dimension style override is a change made to specific settings in the current dimension style. It is equivalent to changing a dimensioning system variable without changing the current dimension style. You can define dimension style overrides for individual dimensions, or for the current dimension … [Read more...] about Dimension Style Overrides, Explained
Press Release: AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 Bible published
Just Published!AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 Bible by Ellen FinkelsteinInvaluable Reference Book is the Leader in AutoCAD GuidesJune 29, 2007 — EllenFinkelstein.comAbout the book:The new AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 Bible, the 8th edition of Ellen Finkelstein’s indispensable reference-tutorial book, is a comprehensive guide to the latest AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 … [Read more...] about Press Release: AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 Bible published
Network deploy AutoCAD profiles
QuestionIs there a way to deploy and install new profiles and updates for all of my users without going to each machine?SolutionCreate the /p target reference in the users AutoCAD shortcut pointing to a specific network directory. Example:Right click on the AutoCAD 200x desktop shortcut and select properties.In the Target text box you should see: "C:Program FilesAutoCAD … [Read more...] about Network deploy AutoCAD profiles