System variables are settings that control how certain commands work. Learn about these 5 superstars and become an elite level CAD drafter. FILEDIA - Where is file dialog box to open files? PUBLISHCOLLATE - Single PDFs or merged PDFs in the PUBLISH command. PICKADD - Select objects and add to the set or not? ZOOMFACTOR - I need to fly faster around my drawing!! MIRRTEXT - … [Read more...] about AutoCAD Tutorial – System Variable Superstars ONLY the elite know!
AutoCAD Tutorials
AutoCAD Tutorial – DIVIDE Command on Column Reinforcement Tie Type Detailing
https://youtu.be/Ow6CJlomk8M A tip on how to use the DIVIDE command in AutoCAD drafting software. In this video tutorial I show you how to copy a column tie type detail with 10 vertical reinforcement bars and change it to 26 vertical reinforcement bars and ties modified to suit. … [Read more...] about AutoCAD Tutorial – DIVIDE Command on Column Reinforcement Tie Type Detailing
How to background mask text in AutoCAD
https://youtu.be/cXel_S3rGo4 A background mask on text makes it easier to read because the linework under it is hidden. Here is now to do this in AutoCAD drafting software. … [Read more...] about How to background mask text in AutoCAD
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Opening AutoCAD 2022 for The First Time and What is New
AutoCAD 2022 has been released. Watch me open it for the first time after install. Let's see what happens! We will also do a review on what is new and discuss if any of the updates are of interest. And I will field test two of the new features; count and floating drawing windows. https://youtu.be/a4sUUtu5TG0 … [Read more...] about Opening AutoCAD 2022 for The First Time and What is New
AutoCAD Tutorial – The power of the XREF!
XREF; one of AutoCAD's most useful commands. In this video tutorial, learn how to use an XREF for your project. See how XREF has been used in a real live project. And learn some power tips and tricks when using external references for DWG files. https://youtu.be/ooOQROPGHz4 … [Read more...] about AutoCAD Tutorial – The power of the XREF!