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TIPniques: Custom Commands - creating macro, new command in AutoCAD, basics
of writing macro, Brian Benton, AUGI, Dec 2008 may
require free registration
Plot Style Tables - using AutoCAD tables to get details of plotted layer,
different plot styles, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Dec 24, 2008
Attaching an Image Onto a 3D Object - add image to drawing using AutoCAD
2004-2006 versions, Mehmet Akca, Daily AutoCAD, Jan 2, 2009
Perspectives, Slides and Scripts - using AutoCAD commands DVIEW, DDVIEW,
SHADE, MSLIDE, SCRIPT to create presentation, David Watson, CADTutor, Dec 18,
2008
Attaching Hyperlink to AutoCAD Entities - using HYPERLINK to attach network
links, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Dec 19, 2008
Hip Tip: Solving Right to Left Text Plotting Problem - using AutoCAD
commands MT, DT, PR, QSELECT to overcome problems related to RTL texts using
various languages, Abdulhadi Najjar, Daily AutoCAD, Dec 17, 2008
TIPniques: Do You Have Style? - using AutoCAD styles, defining, stylizing
objects in drawing, text, dimension, multileader, table styles, Brian Benton,
AUGI, Nov 30, 2008 requires free
registration
Hatching From A to Z - AutoCAD HATCH command, defining hatching pattern,
preview, scaling, setting scale property, layout, methods, Orhan Toker, Daily
AutoCAD, Dec 12, 2008
Pack & Send Your Projects: eTransmit - AutoCAD command options, settings
controls, formats, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Dec 11, 2008
Surprise Egg in AutoCAD: QUICKCALC - advanced calculator with commonly used
commands, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Dec 9, 2008
AutoCAD LIMITS - controls limits of grid display in current Model or layout
tab, various settings, Jimmy Bergmark, JTB World Blog, Dec 5, 2008
How to Bring Back Lost Model and Layout Tabs - recovered by right clicking
buttons, selecting 'display model and layout tabs' in AutoCAD, Orhan Toker,
Daily AutoCAD, Dec 8, 2008
Hip Tip: Send Your UCSICON to Lower Left Corner - choose 'no origin'
from options after UCSICON command in AutoCAD, Eren Pala, Daily AutoCAD, Dec
5, 2008
Command LENGTHEN - define length for linear objects, length or angular
distance for arc objects using AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Dec 4,
2008
A Stroll
Down the Xref Path - various path type like full, relative, no path,
solutions on weaknesses of XREFs, issues with layer names, insertion options in
AutoCAD, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, Dec 1, 2008
Dimension Tips
- using DIMBREAK, DIMSPACE commands in AutoCAD to get correct dimensions, Lynn
Allen, Cadalyst, Dec 1, 2008
AutoCAD: Creating Tool Palette with
Multiple Blocks at Once - using ADCENTER command, Marti Broquetas,
CAD Addict, Nov 28, 2008
AutoCAD 2009: Disabling the
Annoying Information Pane - Catala-Castellano, CAD Addict,
Nov 28, 2008
Express
Tools:_ARCTEXT
- align text to ARC using AutoCAD, Burak Ozdemir, Daily AutoCAD, Nov 27, 2008
MTEXT 'Background Mask' Feature - AutoCAD 2005
feature
customizes background for MTEXT objects, Muharrem Kocyigit, Daily AutoCAD,
Dec 1, 2008
How to Convert Spline to Polyline? - saving PLINE drawing as R12DXF
file, using FLATTEN, WMFOUT, WMFIN commands in AutoCAD, Orhan Toker, Daily
AutoCAD, Nov 25, 2008
An Article About Drawing Standarts - name layers in AutoCAD for projects using different CAD programs, Ibrahim Erda, Daily AutoCAD, Nov 20, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials) Obtaining an AutoCAD License Through a VPN Connection - adding system variable to increase time AutoCAD waits to get license, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek, Nov 20, 2008 Mid Between Two Points - using command modifier along with OSNAPs command, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Nov 7, 2008 Dual AutoCAD RGB Values - AutoCAD automatically adjusts certain color values in different background colors without much affect on print color, Eat Your CAD, Nov 19, 2008 requires free registration Subscription Bonus Pack 2: A Closer Look at PDF Underlays - using PDFATTACH, PDFFRAME, PDFLAYERS, PDFOSNAP, PDFADJUST, PDFCLIP commands, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Nov 18, 2008 e-Book: AutoCAD 2008 MULTILINE - PDF document compiled from articles of Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Nov 18, 2008 Horror in AutoCAD, Chapter 5 - Picky Object - working with XLines, problems, advantages, selection, snap, fillet, quick input, add grid to drawing, Alex Borodulin, NYacad, Nov 18, 2008 Protect Your Drawings With Password - use 'Security Options' to assign password to drawings in AutoCAD, Bunyamin Katrci, Daily AutoCAD, Oct 31, 2008 Subscription Bonus Pack 2: A Closer Look at PDF Output - merge control for plot colors, increased vector resolution, improved font handling, layer information, PDF Viewer, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Nov 17, 2008 Constructing Plastered Walls by Defining MLINE - draw parallel lines in single step, define properties of multiline style in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Nov 13, 2008 Dynamic Door Block With Automatic Insertion Property - using the dynamic block editor in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Nov 12, 2008 Select Last Object Added to the Drawing - using PROPERTIES command, typing 'L' to select most recently-created objects, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Nov 10, 2008 Sequentially Number Text With TCOUNT - using express tool 'Automatic Text Numbering' TCOUNT command in AutoCAD, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek Blog, Nov 10, 2008 Understanding Basics of Dimension Style Settings - dimension style manager, create new dimension style, various settings for lines, symbols, text, fit, primary units, tolerances using AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Nov 10, 2008 Vault and AutoCAD XREFs - Autodesk Vault link to referenced DWGs, checking XREFs placement within Vault, setting properties, Brian Schanen, Manufacturing Community, Nov 7, 2008 ARC Drawing Techniques in AutoCAD - using 3 point, tangent ARC, POLYLINE to curves methods, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Nov 7, 2008 Convert Drawings to Raster Format - video shows configuring AutoCAD to convert drawings to PDF or other raster file format, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Nov 5, 2008 Restore Lost UI Elements - video shows getting back missing AutoCAD dialog boxes, toolbars, command line, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Nov 5, 2008 3D Roof Drawing Exercise - using commands like PEDIT, REGION, EXTRUDE, UNION, ORBIT in AutoCAD, Recep Gudu, Daily AutoCAD, Nov 5, 2008 Loading Up Drawing That Contains XREFs - reloading missing XREFs in AutoCAD drawing, Milton Fitzgerald, Cadalyst, Oct 27, 2008 pdf Clipping Right Along With XREFs (Learning Curve Tutorial) - clip out part, object required from XREF to be displayed on drawing using AutoCAD, Cadalyst, Nov 1, 2008 Compare Design Changes in Autodesk Design Review - compare AutoCAD drawing sets, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Oct 31, 2008 AutoCAD Tip - Dynamic UCS DUCS - video on using dynamic UCS feature to draw on any face of object, press and pull shapes to change models, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines Blog, Oct 31, 2008 Autodraft 25th Anniversary and a Halloween AutoCAD Hip Tip - PSLTSCALE command to get required linetypes in paper space, Lynn Allen's Blog, Oct 31, 2008 AutoCAD 2009 Action Recorder - video shows using action macro tool, various settings, AutoCAD Resource Center, Autodesk, Oct 31, 2008 Getting JPEG Printouts - taking printouts from AutoCAD to JPEG, Bunyamin Katrci, Daily AutoCAD, Oct 31, 2008 Improving Performance in AutoCAD and Civil 3D - disable communications center, install latest NVIDIA drivers, AutoCAD POWERdraft driver, Jason Foster, Rockmaster's CAD Resources, Oct 29, 2008 Command: ARRAY - placing numerous copies of object around circle, rows or columns using AutoCAD, Bunyamin Katırcı, Daily AutoCAD, Oct 30, 2008 Improving Performance of Sheet Set Manager - solutions to AutoCAD performance issues, Autodesk, Oct 2, 2008 Reload Missing Xrefs - steps for reloading missing Xrefs in an AutoCAD drawing, Cadalyst, Oct 28, 2008 pdf Lighting Plan/Electrical Wiring Tutorial - trick to use ARC command to place wires in smooth transition, Kevin McWhirter, archblock.com Blog, Oct 23, 2008 X & Y Point Filters - LINE command used as example to locate points by matching X or Y coordinates of existing geometry, Oct 24, 2008 Sharing Workspaces in AutoCAD - creating a custom workspace, settings, sharing workplace, Josh Jones, Oct 20, 2008 Tips for Tables - videos of tips for AutoCAD tables, using AUTOFILL, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Oct 19, 2008 AutoCAD 2009 Rollover Tooltips - customizing rollover tooltips by specifying information to display based on object type, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Oct 21, 2008 Saving Your Drawing - differences between AutoCAD's various save commands: SAVE, QSAVE, SAVEAS, R McSwain, CAD Panacea Blog, Oct 21, 2008 Understanding UCS Pt 5 - using the UCS managing window interface for user coordinate systems, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Oct 21, 2008 Add Formulas to a Table - automatically calculates sum, average, count, cell, equation, making table work like spreadsheet using AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Oct 19, 2008 Cool Key Combinations - video shows key combinations to get drawings, viewports, snaps quickly using AutoCAD, Cadalyst, Lynn Allen, Oct 19, 2008 Select Objects for a Hatch on a Button - select objects for hatch on button, quick view drawing to F1, odd spot locked Vport layer, basics of snap to perpendicular, David Watson, CADTutor, Oct 15, 2008 Creating and Drawing Sections - draw sections using Key TERRA-FIRMA, David Watson, CADTutor, Oct 15, 2008 Let AutoCAD Check Your Standards - video shows function to check any AutoCAD file for standards compliance, automatically fixing nonstandard styles, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Oct 14, 2008 Understanding UCS Pt 3 - using 3-point function to specify origin, X-Y axis direction to draw on randomly inclined surfaces in AutoCAD 2009, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Oct 15, 2008 One-Click XREF Changes - video shows dynamically modifying XREF boundaries, change XCLIP from internal to external using XREF functionality in AutoCAD 2009, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Oct 13, 2008 Customize the Quick Access Toolbar - putting frequently-used commands in easy reach using AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Oct 8, 2008 The Dreaded 'F1' Key - video shows changing F1 key to Escape in AutoCAD, Lynn Allen's Blog, Oct 10, 2008 Perspectives on the ViewCube - video navigates through different views of model in 3D workplace using AutoCAD 2009, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Oct 9, 2008 An AutoCAD Hip Tip on Hidden Messages and a New MTEXT Feature - AutoCAD 2009 new options to get back unsaved text using MTEXT editor, Lynn Allen's Blog, Oct 8, 2008 Tip or Treat? (Hot Tip Harry AutoCAD Tutorial) - manipulate a Selection Set, fix pointing leaders, calculating excavation area volume, annotate profile data using AutoCAD, Bill Kramer, Cadalyst, Oct 1, 2008 How to Swap Models - method to share files between architectural designers and various engineering discipline designers using different Autodesk packages, Joel Londenberg, Design West Engineering, Sep 30, 2008 Delete Layer Filters - video shows way to control number of layers thus increasing speed using AutoCAD, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Oct 7, 2008 Understanding UCS Pt 2 - 3D applications of UCS command, working with view cube, using UCSMAN command in AutoCAD 2009, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Oct 9, 2008 Understanding UCS Pt 1 - setting user coordinate system for AutoCAD 3D, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Oct 8, 2008 AutoCAD Annotation Template - using annotation scale feature, settings for annotation template, Beth Powell, Beth's CAD Blog, Oct 6, 2008 X Marks the Ref (Learning Curve AutoCAD Tutorial) - overcoming problems faced using blocks in AutoCAD with externally referenced files, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, Oct 1, 2008 'Push' an Object Through a Viewport - using AutoCAD command CHSPACE to put object from paper space to model space, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Sep 29, 2008 ScriptPro - run a script on multiple drawings in AutoCAD using free program 'SriptPro' from Autodesk, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Sep 26, 2008 Writing AutoCAD Scripts With Excel - insert blocks at required locations, save time, eliminate mistakes, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Sep 19, 2008 DC Online and Autodesk Seek - video shows grabbing existing content from Internet to incorporate in AutoCAD drawings, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Sep 24, 2008 TIPniques: Let's Get Animated - determine path, set-up, camera, target, etc., to create animation in AutoCAD model, Brian Benton, AUGI, Sep 24, 2008 Getting Started With Sheet Set Manager and Custom Fields - basics of various commands, sheet sets, advance techniques, best practices in AutoCAD, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Sep 17, 2008 Quick-Start Your Drawing With QNEW - video shows using AutoCAD's QNEW command to open drawing in default template saving time, Lynn Allen, Sep 17, 2008 Quick View Layouts - video demonstrate new feature in AutoCAD 2009 to display various layouts inside drawing, shortcuts options, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Sep 17, 2008 AutoCAD to Photoshop - using raster based application to make AutoCAD drawings presentations, simple steps to follow, David Watson, CADTutor, Sep 16, 2008 Maximize Viewports, Minimize Effort - video shows editing objects within a viewport by modifying scale factor in AutoCAD, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Sep 16, 2008 Reset Dimension Text Values - use DIMREASSOC command for dimensions overridden with text values, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Sep 12, 2008 Quick Look at LAYISO - video of LAYISO command to hide, lock all layers except those of selected objects,in AutoCAD, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Sep 9, 2008 Find Area in Acres - AutoCAD calculations using AREA command, AutoLISP expression, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Sep 3, 2008 TIPniques: Measuring Up - understanding drawing units, displaying desired measurement units in AutoCAD, more, Brian Benton, AUGI, Aug 25, 2008 Subscription Bonus Pack 1: A Closer Look at the Reverse Tools - using REVERSE command for reversing direction of lines, polylines, splines, and helixes in AutoCAD, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Aug 21, 2008 Creating Custom Bitmap Materials - creating bitmap tile, creating and attaching material by layer in AutoCAD, more, David Watson, CADTutor, Aug 14, 2008 Adding Sunlight to Your Drawings - creating and configuring distant light, setting shadow options, rendering scene in AutoCAD, David Watson, CADTutor, Aug 14, 2008 AutoCAD 2009: Get a Better View (Circles and Lines AutoCAD Tutorial) - ViewCube enables loading Autodesk product related drawing files and viewing designs in 3D, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Aug 1, 2008 How to Create Parametric Parts - AutoCAD video tutorial, Buzz Wright, GeniuSoft, July 16, 2008 Stage 1: AutoCAD Drawing - step by step process for creating scene from design production drawing, Ian Ibbotson, CADTutor, Aug 5, 2008 AutoCAD 2009: Get a Better View (Circles and Lines AutoCAD Tutorial) SDI - Serious Difficulties Increasing? - open old drawings, deal with missing objects, sticky stuff in AutoCAD 2009, Steve Johnson, Cadalyst, Aug 1, 2008 Object Properties - understanding layer property, creating new layer in AutoCAD, more, David Watson, CADTutor, Aug 4, 2008 ISO Paper Sizes - drawing ISO sheets in AutoCAD, David Watson, CADTutor, July 31, 2008 AutoCAD Drawing Templates acadiso.dwt - changing settings in AutoCAD template, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, July 31, 2008 Advanced Selection - AutoCAD's Quick Select and object selection, David Watson, CADTutor, July 7, 2008 Some Render Samples - rendering within AutoCAD, Eren Pala, Daily AutoCAD, July 7, 2008 Basic 3D and Surface Modeling - AutoCAD commands Properties (DDCHPROP), Move, 3Dface and Shade, David Watson, CADTutor, July 7, 2008 Making the Lines and Surfaces With Unstraight Angles Parallel While Plotting - dealing with 2D or 3D non-orthogonal lines and surfaces including use of custom LISP program, Daily AutoCAD, July 4, 2008 Linking Excel Spreadsheets to AutoCAD Tables - create data link, table using data link, modify table, more, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, June 30, 2008 Entering Survey Data Using AutoCAD - lines and tangent curves, non-tangent curves, chord bearing, distance, more, R. McSwain, CADTutor, July 3, 2008 Autodesk and DWG - file extension trademark, comments by former and current ODA presidents, ODA stand, Deelip Menezes, July 2, 2008 AutoCAD Slips With Its Gripsfew things that don't quite work properly, default limit value, grip lock, avoiding interface using ribbon, Steve Johnson, Cadalyst, July 1, 2008 Quick Tip - Fielding Your Object Data - using fields, tables, easy way to get site plans and calculations, Brian Benton, CAD-a-Blog, July 1, 2008 AutoCAD 2009-Extended Tool Tips - information about tools, button to turn off, set time limits, Brian Benton, CAD-a-Blog, Jun 30, 2008 Groups - You Gotta Keep 'em Seperated - manage objects in files using group command, easier to edit, Brian Benton, CAD-a-Blog, AutoCAD P&ID 2009 Custom Data Manager Views - Project Setup properties, tree to group, add properties to class, export and import custom views to/from Microsoft Excel, Ursula Sadiq, In the Pipe, Jun 24, 2008 Who Knew About AutoCAD Projects?search paths, example showing details, simple management, more, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, Jul 1, 2008 Quick Properties Shows Up Right in The Middle of The Drawing! - details about Quick Properties, getting them to designated place, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, June 26, 2008 How Can I Mashup Thee? Let Me Count the Ways - different ways to be mashed up into other site for Project Freewheel and Project Draw, using an iFrame, Open Architecture Network, using API, more, Scott Sheppard, Autodesk LABS, June 26, 2008 Understanding Polar Coordinate Input - entering distance and angle into AutoCAD, Murat Saraldi, Daily AutoCAD, June 17, 2008 AutoCAD 2009: Changes to the User Interface - exploring task-based ribbon, quick access toolbar, menu browser, more in UI, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, May 1, 2008 Layers 3 - creating new layer using layer manager window in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Apr 17, 2008 Layers 2 - status properties of layers in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Apr 16, 2008 Layers 1 - general properties of layers and objects in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Apr 15, 2008 Animate Your 3D Models With AutoCAD 2009's SHOW MOTION - Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Apr 10, 2008 AutoCAD 2009 - A Closer Look at Layer Management - improved layer properties manager, controls for layer isolation and layer property changes, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Apr 8, 2008 AutoCAD 2009 - presentation and demo showing ribbon toolbar, menu browser, InfoCenter, more, Excitech, Apr 2008 Saving Your 3D Views in AutoCAD 2009 - Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Apr 8, 2008 Introduction to the AutoCAD 2009 Action Recorder Video - Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek Blog, Apr 7, 2008 Something for the Kids with AutoCAD - making paper model of a street car using AutoCAD, ARCHIdigm, January 2007 Mail Bag - Why Do Some Commands Support the Use of Additional Characters in Front of Their Names, and Others Do Not? - meaning of characters like hyphen, plus, and apostrophe when they occur in front of AutoCAD commands, Lee Ambrosius, Hyperpics, August 24, 2006 The Quick Calculator - new Quick Calculator feature, with a friendly user interface, carries out mathematical calculations in AutoCAD 2006, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst Management, March 10, 2006 Turn Off the Gray Background Mask of a Field - set 'fielddisplay' command to 0 to turn off gray background mask in AutoCAD, Fernando Salgado, TECHtalk, December 11, 2005 Quick, Calculate + 1! - scientific functions, units conversions, and use of built-in memory in AutoCAD's 'Quick Calculator,' Bill Fane, Cadalyst Management, November 15, 2005 Quick, Calculate! - new 'Quick Calculator' in AutoCAD 2006 overcomes the shortcomings of calculator present in older versions, Bill Fane, Cadalyst Management, October 14, 2005 Using Fields with the Dwgprop command and Fields as a Plot Stamp - multimedia tutorial shows AutoCAD Dwgprop command to store information about the drawing, removing old plot stamp utility using fields, CAD-1, September 2005 Clever Grip Tricks - knowing the little-known grip facts can make AutoCAD's grips act as object snaps, Bill Fane, Cadalyst AEC, July 15, 2005 Get a Grip on Editing with Grips - what are grips, learning to work with editing commands using AutoCAD's grips, Bill Fane, Cadalyst Management, June 15, 2005 Using AutoCAD or IntelliCAD for Quantity Surveying - Part 1 - quantity surveyor can easily abstract information from DWG format to CAD data, some notes on relevant commands like LIST, DIST, and AREA, Geoff Harrod, June 2005 AutoCAD System Variables - a look at changes in the last few releases as well as likely future inclusions and removals, Lee Ambrosius, Hyperpics, April 19, 2005 pdf AutoCAD 2006 - Trim/Extend Tips - it's no secret anymore - users can save time by using the 'select all' default which is within the command now, Lynn Allen, Lynn Allen's Blog, April 18, 2005 Recovering Lost Information - how to recover and recreate data after a crash, for AutoCAD and vertical applications, Necessary Knowledge, April 18, 2005 Command Quick Guide R12 - 2006 - table shows commands evolving through each AutoCAD version, Lee Ambrosius, Hyperpics, April 12, 2005 pdf Views, Layers...and 3D in LT? - saving views with UCS, maximizing viewports and -- surprise -- 3D functionality in LT, Michael Beal, Cadtutor, April 2005 Tools of the Trade - Inserting Fields - AutoCAD 2006 lets users delve into file databases for any kind of information with a simple right click, Eric Wing, Icade, April 4, 2005, pp.8 -12 Drawing Recovery and AutoCAD 2006 - the DRAWINGRECOVERY command recovers your doomed drawing without much ado, Lynn Allen, Lynn Allen's Blog, March 24, 2005 Using Dynamic Input - 5 minute exercise in using Dynamic Input in AutoCAD 2006, Elise Moss, Moss Designs, March 27, 2005 (pdf) Pick an Object, Any Object - how to use AutoCAD's selection sets, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, February 15, 2005 Solid Model from User-Defined Profile - AutoCAD tutorial shows how to create a custom profile (2D drawing) and then extrude that into a 3D object, Learn CAD Fast, February 22, 2005 (requires free registration) Create New Drawing AutoCAD Tutorial - demonstrates how to use the AutoCAD Create New Drawing dialog box to create an empty drawing, Learn CAD Fast, February 8 2005 (requires free registration) Units of Measurement AutoCAD Tutorial - how to use the AutoCAD Drawing Units dialog box to set up length and angle units for your drawing, Learn CAD Fast, February 8 2005 (requires free registration) Quick Select AutoCAD Tutorial - how to select AutoCAD objects by type, layer and color in groups so you don't have to select each one individually, Learn CAD Fast, February 8 2005 (requires free registration) Create Your Own Tool Palette -- Without Network Permissions - Todd Shackelford, Cadalyst, January 15, 2005 Playing with Polylines, Part 3 - modify polylines using AutoCAD's PolylineEdit command, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, January 15, 2005 Horror in AutoCAD, Part 2: Dangerous Variables - exposes the dangerous aspects of wrong settings and handling of AutoCAD variables and ways to avoid the negative results, Alex Borodulin, NYacad, January 5, 2005) AutoCAD 2005 New Features - 7-part video tutorial, DG CAD Consulting, January 5, 2005 Polyline Power - explores the AutoCAD Pline command, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, November 15, 2004 (part 1 of 2) Playing with Polylines, Part 2 - how to make changes to existing plines, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, December 15, 2004 (part 2 of 2) Layers AutoCAD Tutorial - AutoCAD tutorial, Learn CAD Fast, December 17, 2004 (requires free registration) Extrude from a Path AutoCAD Tutorial - AutoCAD tutorial, Learn CAD Fast, December 17, 2004 (requires free registration) AutoCAD 2005 Webcasts - links to archived webcasts on Autodesk's website, Tracy Lincoln, TL Consulting, December 16, 2004 Dimension Objects AutoCAD Tutorial - how to show measurements of objects that you have created, Learn CAD Fast, December 16, 2004 (requires free registration) Trim Objects AutoCAD Tutorial - how to remove parts of an object based on lines that intersect it, Learn CAD Fast, December 16, 2004 (requires free registration) Extend AutoCAD Tutorial - how to extend objects out to either the next intersecting line, or to a line that you choose, Learn CAD Fast, December 16, 2004 (requires free registration) A Field of Questions in AutoCAD 2005 - how to take advantage of AutoCAD 2005's Field Object functionality, ARCHIdigm, December 14, 2004 General AutoCAD Quick Guide - links to reference guides (for AutoCAD versions 14 through 2005) that contain tips including commonly used command aliases, keyboard shortcuts, object snaps and selection methods, Lee Ambrosius, Beyond the UI, December 11, 2004 AutoCAD Layer Filter and APP ID Purge Tool - purge unwanted Layer Filters and unnecessary REG APP IDs in DWG files, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, December 9, 2004 AutoCAD Line Command Tutorial - AutoCAD tutorial, Learn CAD Fast, November 22, 2004 (requires free registration) AutoCAD Circle Command Tutorial - AutoCAD tutorial, Learn CAD Fast, November 22, 2004 (requires free registration) Selection Methods - AutoCAD tutorial, Learn CAD Fast, November 22, 2004 (requires free registration) AutoCAD Basic Information - provides an introduction to AutoCAD, Learn CAD Fast, November 22, 2004 (requires free registration) Horror In AutoCAD: When the Ghost Is Coming... - tutorial explores problems with DWF publishing, Alex Borodulin, NYacad, October 8, 2004 Google "Reads" Text in AutoCAD Drawings - the Google search engine now has the ability to search for text in DWG drawing files stored on the Internet, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, September 22, 2004 Meet My Friend Cal Q. Lator - examines AutoCAD's built-in calculator, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, September 15, 2004 Circles and Lines: Object Snaps - Part 1 - an overview of AutoCAD object snaps, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, August 16, 2004  Animation in AutoCAD - how to animate your AutoCAD drawings, Jos van Doorn, CADdigest.com, August 19, 2004
I Wandered Lonely as a Revcloud - AutoCAD tutorial shows how to create revision clouds, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, August 16, 2004 Express Tool System Variable Editor "SYSVDLG" - AutoCAD tutorial explains what the system variable editor does, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, August 10, 2004 A Faster Way to Change an Object's Elevation Using MOVE - an AutoCAD tutorial, Brian Morse, CADdigest.com, August 11, 2004 Drawing Objects - AutoCAD tutorial explains how all of the Draw commands work, David Watson, CADTutor, August 3, 2004 Grips 101 - AutoCAD tips for using grips, which allows fast and effective editing in the following commands: Move, Copy, Rotate, Stretch, Scale and Mirror, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, July 1, 2004 Group Therapy - AutoCAD tutorial on how to create groups to work with multiple objects as a single unit within your drawings, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, July 15, 2004 An Alternative for the PURGE Command - AutoCAD tutorial explores how to purge a drawing using the PURGE command and shows a useful alternative command, Jos van Doorn, CADdigest.com, July 13, 2004 Fields in AutoCAD - an overview of how Fields work and what you can do with them in both AutoCAD and Architectural Desktop, ARCHIdigm, July 2004 Creating Digital IDs for Use with AutoCAD - how to use digital certificates to "sign" dwg files, Stephanie J. Yoder, Flat Mtn, June 8, 2004 Hidden HIDE options in AutoCAD and ADT 2004 - explores a little-known dialog with options that help produce hidden line results with 3D Objects, ARCHIdigm, June 2004 The Nether Regions - AutoCAD tutorial explores the little-known Regions feature, which helps you create and manipulate components within drawings, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, June 15, 2004 Using the New Layer Filter Interface in AutoCAD 2005 - tutorial explores using the new AutoCAD 2005 layer dialog, Lee Ambrosius, Beyond the UI, June 6, 2004 AutoCAD 2005: Focus on Files - how to use the Sheet Set Manager to organize your drawings, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, May 1, 2004 How to Configure Sheet Sets 1 - how to use AutoCAD 2005's new sheet set capabilities to help enforce your CAD standards, Robert Green, Cadalyst, May 1, 2004 Quick Article on Design Document Communication with DWF - AutoCAD tutorial on using DWF and a workflow with markup, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines/AutoCAD Weblog, May 10, 2004 Embedding a DWF into a PowerPoint Slideshow - AutoCAD tutorial, Elise Moss, CADzette, May 7, 2004 (pdf) Embedding A Drawing Into A Word Document Using Express Viewer - tutorial explains how to paste an AutoCAD, AutoCAD Mechanical, Mechanical Desktop or Inventor drawing into a Microsoft Word file, Andrew de Leon, Envision Solutions, May 5, 2004 Background Mask Tools for AutoCAD 2005 (Beta Release) - offers some customized tools to work with the new AutoCAD 2005 feature Background Masking, Lee Ambrosius, Beyond the UI, April 26, 2004 AutoCAD 2005: Boundary Hatch Enhancements - tutorial demonstrates the new enhancements in the BHATCH command, Alireza Parsai, CADdigest.com, March 17, 2004 Take the Express Way! - AutoCAD tutorial reviews the Express Tools for layers and blocks, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, March 12, 2004 AutoCAD 2005: Fields - tutorial illustrates how to use fields in your drawings, Alireza Parsai, CADdigest.com, March 10, 2004 Sheet Sets and More in AutoCAD 2005 - offers a detailed look at sheet sets and the other new features in the upcoming AutoCAD 2005, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, March 4, 2004 Express Yourself! - explores AutoCAD Express Tools for managing layers, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, February 12, 2004 Importing AutoCAD Meshes - tutorial explains how to create a triangular ground model using VIZ and AutoCAD and how to import this ground model into Bryce, David Watson, CADTutor, January 23, 2004 AutoCAD: Express Tools will Increase Your Productivity - an overview of some of the new timesaving tools in AutoCAD 2004, Lynn Allen, Autodesk.com, October 14, 2003 Understanding the Xref Path Type Options in AutoCAD 2004 - tips on using the Relative path type, which can allow you to expand on your AutoCAD and ADT productivity wherever you find that you use the exact same Xref names and "relative" project folder paths, ARCHIdigm, October 6, 2003 Digging Deep into the Express Tools - an in-depth look at AutoCAD 2004's Express Tools, which enhance everyday drawing productivity, Lynn Allen, CADENCE, October 2003 Basic AutoCAD - Hatching - how to create and define hatch patterns to areas of your drawing, Autocad Central, August 5, 2003 The Return of the Express Tools! (Who Says Dreams Don't Come True?) - welcome back to the much loved utilities, missing for two releases, Lynn Allen, CADENCE, August 2003 TrueType in AutoCAD - explains why you should be using TrueType fonts in AutoCAD and offers tips on using them, Geoff Harrod, CADinfo.NET, July 28, 2003 AutoCAD 2004: New Drafting & Editing Features - explores an array of AutoCAD's new drafting and editing tools that can enhance your productivity, Ellen Finkelstein, Autodesk.com, July 25, 2003 Insider Information on AutoCAD 2004 - streaming video (about 45 minutes) offers tech tips on how to get more screen real estate with new tool palettes and command lines and how to get faster, more efficient performance, save storage space and increase the speed of file transfers, Rick Feineis, Avatech Solutions, May 2003  AutoCAD 2004: Digitally Sign Your Drawings - tutorial shows you how to use digital signatures in the latest version of AutoCAD, Alireza Parsai, CADdigest.com, April 28, 2003
AutoCAD - Share Your AutoCAD and Keep Your Own Settings - streaming video tips explains how to use custom profiles to save and start with your personal settings, Avatech Solutions, April 15, 2003 CAD Standards in AutoCAD 2004 - tutorial offers a practical approach to using CAD standards in both AutoCAD 2004 and 2002, Alireza Parsai, April 8, 2003 Sharing Drawings With People Who Don’t Have AutoCAD - a look at the pros and cons of current file-sharing formats, including PDF, TIFF and DWF, and the new Autodesk Express Viewer, Rick Ellis, CADdigest.com, April 3, 2003 AutoCAD 2004 Command Aliases - a complete list of command aliases - arranged alphabetically - to help increase your speed in entering the commands at keyboard, Alireza Parsai, CADdigest.com, April 2, 2003 AutoCAD 2004 Design Publisher - tutorial explains the new Design Publisher feature, which allows you to include a series of different drawing files and layouts in a single multi-sheet DWF file and print the sheets sequentially, Alireza Parsai, CADdigest.com, March 31, 2003 Creating a 3D Screw - this AutoCAD tutorial leads you step-by-step to create a 60-degree V slotted screw, Robert Southworth, CADdigest.com, March 19, 2003 AutoCAD - Bridge The Gap with Multiple Polyline Editing - streaming video explains how to use Multiple Polyline Editing to automatically fix gaps between segment endpoints and quickly join any number of polylines, Avatech Solutions, March 10, 2003 Norton 2003 Fix with AutoCAD - tutorial explains how to resolve a conflict that occurs when you run Autodesk products and Norton AntiVirus 2003 on the Windows 98/ME operating systems, CAD-1, February 2003 (pdf) Circle Enhancement - AutoCAD tutorial explores the various methods for drawing circles, By Alireza Parsai, CADdigest.com, January 6, 2003 AutoCAD - Cutting Corners with the New Fillet - streaming video tech tip shows how to cut corners with the new fillet command to reduce the number of clicks necessary for completing common tasks, Avatech Solutions, November 20, 2002 AutoCAD - Advanced Polar Array -streaming video tech tip shows how to create a Polar Array and keep your objects under control, Avatech Solutions, October 25, 2002 AutoCAD Tutorial 4: For Release 2000i - topics include using the User Coordinate System and converting a solid model to a multiview using the SOLVIEW and SOLDRAW commands, Alice Y. Scales, October 10, 2002 AutoCAD Tutorial - a six-part introduction and overview for AutoCAD beginners, Nancy Wilkie and Harrison Eiteljorg, Center for the Study of Architecture/Archaeology, October 8, 2002 The New Batch Standards Checker - a collection of AutoCAD keyboard tips, Lynn Allen, CADENCE, October 2002 Loading Applications into AutoCAD 2002 - tutorial explores how to customize the AutoCAD environment, features, and commands by creating third-party applications that can be loaded into AutoCAD, Alireza Parsai, October 1, 2002 AutoCAD - Making Your Mark - streaming tech tip on using the UNDO MARK option, Avatech Solutions, September 25, 2002 AutoCAD to Photoshop - tutorial on how to move AutoCAD drawings into Adobe Photoshop, David Watson, CADTutor AutoCAD as an Illustration Tool - tips on using PDF or PowerPoint to share AutoCAD drawings, Ron Adee, Adee's AutoCAD Answers, August 14, 2002 AutoCAD - Drag 'N' Drop Makes It Easy! - streaming video tutorial that shows how easy it is to access files, blocks and even hatch patterns, Avatech, June 19, 2002 AutoCAD - Rotate And Copy At The Same Time With Grips - streaming video tutorial that shows how to make multiple copies of an object while rotating it, Avatech, June 19, 2002 AutoCAD's Move and Copy Commands - tutorial for AutoCAD users, Jos van Doorn, CADdigest.com, Oct 12, 2001 Controlling the AutoCAD 2002 Drawing Environment - defining support paths, controlling the display, configuring plotters, user profiles and defining profiles. Excerpt from Inside AutoCAD 2002, New Riders (857KB PDF file) Drawing with AutoCAD 2000 - Introduction - if you've just been told that you will be learning AutoCAD 2000, you will appreciate this series by Jim Plume, University of New South Wales (pdf file) Managing Object Coding, Lineweights, and Plotstyles in AutoCAD 2000 - Barrie Mathews, CADinfo.NET, July 2000 denotes a select article |
