Some old school - power user - tips and tricks for using AutoCAD software. A long-right-click moves, copies or blocks When objects are grip-selected, a long-right-click can move, copy or make a block these objects. Hold the right-mouse-button till the cursor changes to an arrow, then move the objects. On release copy, move or block can be selected from the context … [Read more...] about Power User AutoCAD Tips and Tricks
Plot with color without changing the Plot Style Table
Problem I want to plot a line in color without changing the Plot Style Table (CTB) in AutoCAD. Solution Set the line to a True Color, which can be accessed with the COLOR command Why does this work A color dependant plot table - or CTB file - can set colors 1 to 255 with a color for plotting. This can be something other than the actual color, example red, … [Read more...] about Plot with color without changing the Plot Style Table
Video: A history of building documentation and why BIM is the future
In this video presentation we talk about the last 200 years of building documentation and how it has changed. Leading up to the Building Information Modelling method used today. Then we discuss; What is BIM? What are the advantages of BIM? and why is it the future? A drawing from 100+ years ago … [Read more...] about Video: A history of building documentation and why BIM is the future
CGRID lisp – Draws ceiling grids
Name: CGRIDDescription: Creates ceiling grids on layer EECEILING using lines. Handy for creating the reflected ceiling plans of suspended ceilings.Type: AutoCAD AutoLISP Routine.Author: Harold, Bruno, and a few other minor edits from others.Worked on: AutoCAD 2019Download File: CGRID.zip CGRID.lsp test result - The ugly green lines … [Read more...] about CGRID lisp – Draws ceiling grids
Fly Brace
A brace from the bottom flange of a rafter to the roof purlin that restrains the rafter laterally. A steel angle, approx 50x50x5mm, is commonly used in this application. A detail of a fly brace. Download a DWG file of a fly brace detail … [Read more...] about Fly Brace
How to Draw PT Concrete Slabs
The drafters drafting survival guide to pre-stressed/post-tensioned concrete slabs. By Allan Wise Please note: This information has been compiled by drafters working in the Australian PT concrete slab industry. This information may apply to other countries/systems. Disclaimer this is information is for a guide only. While this article was complied by … [Read more...] about How to Draw PT Concrete Slabs