A St. Patrick's Day CAD Tip - inserting entire drawing as block using Design Center in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Mar 17, 2010

Customizing for Fun & Profit - customizing AutoCAD LT using DIESEL, setting workspace switch when launching AutoCAD, Michael Beall, CAD Tutor, Feb 2010

Settings for Selection Methods - understanding selection modes available in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Mar 10, 2010

Align Text with Arc - using Arc Text express tools in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Feb 22, 2010

Adjust Dimension Spacing - using DIMSPACE command in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Feb 5, 2010

Break Dimension Lines - using DIMBREAK command in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Feb 3, 2010

Set Linetype for Dimension Extension Lines - controlling properties of individual elements separately in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Jan 27, 2010

Plot Stamp from Fields - creating plot stamp from simple mtext object in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Jan 20, 2010

Display Plot Styles in Layouts - turning off 'display plot styles' option in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Jan 15, 2010

Drawing Units for Input and Display - architectural, engineering units input formats in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Jan 11, 2010

Isometric Circles - set snap type to isometric, using ellipse command to create isometric circles in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Dec 16, 2009

Isometric Dimensions - adding aligned dimensions to cube in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Dec 18, 2009

Isometric Planes - drawing isometric planes using isometric snap, ortho in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Dec 14, 2009

Change Double-Click Actions - setting new double click action in AutoCAD LT CUI, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Nov 18, 2009

Quick Text (QTEXT) Display - QTEXT change text in AutoCAD LT drawing from characters to square boxes, remove spaces, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Nov 4, 2009

Lock Position of Interface Elements - using LOCKUI system variable in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Nov 2, 2009

Use Viewport Scale to Calculate Distances - using SPACETRANS command, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Sep 23, 2009

Rotate a View Along with Its Viewport - using ROTATE command to change view's orientation, AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Sep 16, 2009

Breakline Dynamic Block - Pt 1 - creating dynamic block breakline in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Jul 27, 2009

Breakline Dynamic Block - Pt 2 - create symmetric stretching with one parameter, 2 actions in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Jul 29, 2009

Breakline Dynamic Block - Pt 3 - adding rotation action to breakline dynamic block in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Jul 31, 2009

Sub-Units in Dimension Styles - different magnitudes of dimensions with different units in AutoCAD LT 2010, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Jul 13, 2009

Customize Ribbon Panel Dialog Box Launcher - attaching commands to panel dialog box launcher in AutoCAD LT 2010, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Jul 6, 2009

Contextual Ribbon Tab States - assigning tabs to 'Block Editor mode' state in AutoCAD LT 2010, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, May 20, 2009

 Convert Spline to Polyline - PLINECONVERTMODE variable set to 1 gives polyline with better fit in AutoCAD LT 2010, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, May 6, 2009

Align Objects in AutoCAD LT 2010 - aligning objects based on pairs of points picked, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, May 4, 2009

Re-Order Attributes in Blocks - block attribute manager for controlling order of attributes, using  BATTMAN command in AutoCAD LT 2010, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Apr 15, 2009

In-Place Reference Editing - editing external DWG references in AutoCAD LT 2010, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Apr 3, 2009

Deal with Gaps in Hatch Boundaries - using REDRAW or REGEN commands in AutoCAD LT 2010, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Apr 1, 2009

Reload all References - AutoCAD LT method to reload referenced file, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Mar 20, 2009

Collapse Layer Filters Pane - AutoCAD LT tip, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Mar 16, 2009

Measuring Geometry in AutoCAD LT 2010 - MEASURE command on utilities panel with 5 options, getting distance between two points on drawing, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Mar 9, 2009

Clip External References - AutoCAD LT 2010 enhancement enabling clip feature for DWG, PDF files, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Mar 6, 2009

AutoStack Fractions in MTEXT - AutoStack dialog settings in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Mar 4, 2009

Reverse Line Direction - REVERSE command in AutoCAD LT to control display of line types containing text or symbols, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Mar 2, 2009

Dynamic Block Troubleshooting - check selection sets in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Feb 25, 2009

Save Changes to XREF Layer Properties - check 'Retain changes to XREF layers' in external references in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Feb 23, 2009

Edit Non-Associative Hatch Objects - edit boundary of non-associative hatch object in AutoCAD LT 2010, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Feb 20, 2009

Create a Viewport with Holes - using AutoCAD LT to create non-rectangular viewports with empty spaces, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Feb 18, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 PDF Printing-Underlay - 3D Printing Support - 4 videos demonstrate PDF output, printing enhancements, 3D printing output features, more, Daniel Hughes, IMAGINiT Technologies, Feb 16, 2009

Wipeout! - using Draw Order command in AutoCAD LT to add object to cover other objects with blank area, ate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Feb 9, 2009

Converting a BAK File into a DWG File - AutoCAD LT mechanism to retrieve drawing that existed immediately before last saved, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Feb 2, 2009

Copy/Paste a Viewport - using properties palette, right-click menu to on/off viewport, saving time, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Jan 26, 2009

Drafting Settings Pt 4A - Dynamic Input - tab details, setting pointer, dimension, command inputs, tooltip appearance dialog in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Jan 14, 2009

Drafting Settings Pt 4B - Dynamic Input, Cont - settings for points, coordinate tooltips, dimension input in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Jan 16, 2009

Drafting Settings Pt 5 - Quick Properties - customizing, setting options in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Jan 19, 2009

Drafting Settings Pt 3 - OSNAPS - setting activation options using AutoCAD LT command, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Jan 12, 2009

Drafting Settings Pt 1 - Snap and Grid - configuring AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Jan 7, 2009

Maintain Text Orientation Relative to Layout - set annotative text style to match text orientation to layout in Text Style Manager in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Dec 22, 2008

Calculate Area Enclosed by Objects or Points - AREA command in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Dec 17, 2008

ArchiCAD Curtain Wall - ArchiCAD 12 tool allows to configure, place, edit element consisting of frame, panel, accessory, junction, more, Attila Major, Cadalyst, Dec 1, 2008

CAD Tips: Print Multiple Layouts in AutoCAD LT 2008 - select several layouts to print, right-click to choose 'publish selected layouts,' CAD Forum Tips, Dec 1, 2008

Space Points Equally Along a Path - using MEASURE command in AutoCAD LT to place points, blocks at specified intervals on object, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Nov 26, 2008

Clip Referenced Files - using DWFCLIP, DGNCLIP, IMAGECLIP commands to clip referenced files in AutoCAD LT 2009, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Nov 24, 2008

Offset an Object Through a Point - using OFFSET command to pass object through point in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, Nov 17, 2008

Break Table Into Columns - using light-blue triangular grip at table bottom in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Nov 14, 2008

Rotate View - using UCS and PLAN commands to rotate view using AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, Nov 12, 2008

Select Hatch and Boundary - working with selection option for 'Associative Hatch' in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, Nov 10, 2008

First Object Deselects When a Second is Selected - holding down shift key when adding object to selection set in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, Nov 7, 2008

Objects De-Select When Command is Started - setting preferences for 'noun/verb' selection mode in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, Nov 5, 2008

Layer Tools (Formerly Known as Express) - control layer visibility, other properties using AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Oct 31, 2008

Set Hatch Draw Order - AutoCAD selection options for HATCH DIALOG to set hatch draw order, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Oct 28, 2008

Get Rid of Unwanted Layers - using delete button in layer properties manager, QSELECT, LAYDEL, LAYMRG commands in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Oct 20, 2008

Customize the Quick Access Toolbar - putting frequently-used commands in easy reach using AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Oct 8, 2008

Virginia Beach CAD Camp and a Dynamic Block Tip - steps to keep attribute text fixed, readable when rotating rest of a dynamic block in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Oct 8, 2008

Quick Properties Palette - getting easy access to important object information using Quick Properties Palette in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Oct 6, 2008

Repeat First Row in Table - cell style, table properties settings to get first row repeated across each column using AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Oct 1, 2008

Draw Objects - Pt 3 - video shows creating circles, arcs, ellipses with AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, You Tube, Sep 25, 2008

Drawing With Precision - Pt 1 - video displays using grid, snap functions in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, You Tube, Sep 25, 2008

Working With Commands - video shows functions of standard mouse buttons, using start, end, cancel commands in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, You Tube, Sep 29, 2008

Draw Objects - Pt 1 - video demonstrates drawing of lines, polylines using AutoCAD LT 2009, Kate Morrical, You Tube, Sep 29, 2008

Draw Objects - Pt 2 - video shows creating rectangles, polygons with AutoCAD LT 2009, Kate Morrical, You Tube, Sep 29, 2008

Modifying Multileaders - attach text permanently to arrow, various options using AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Sep 24, 2008

Customize the Status Bar With MODEMACRO - display custom messages, text strings in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Sep 22, 2008

Using Templates to Start a Drawing - quick way to get started is to save template with proper layers, text, dimension, table styles, title block, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Sep 16, 2008

Field Support in LT 2009 - AutoCAD LT stores properties of objects, drawings, video, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Sep 9, 2008

More Colors in LT 2009 - using 'True Color' and 'Color Books' to choose object's color, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Sep 3, 2008

Absolute vs. Relative Coordinates - setting pointer input through dynamic input icon in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Aug 29, 2008

QuickCalc - exploring palette-based calculator and its functions in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Aug 18, 2008

Non-Rectangular Viewports - creating non-rectangular viewport in Autodesk LT 2009, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Aug 11, 2008

What if You Don't Like the Default Workspace? - setting Classic workspace and colors back in AutoCAD LT 2009, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, July 28, 2008

Controlling Object Selection - multiple ways to select n AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited Blog, July 25, 2008

Close Palettes From the Command Line - keyboard shortcuts to open, close, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, July 10, 2008

Columns In Multi-Line Text - options to add columns in existing mtext object, dynamic columns, auto height, manual height, static columns, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, June 11, 2008

Quick Select - under-used command is fastest way to select objects with specific properties, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, June 4, 2008

Setting Text Height in Dimensions - preset text height can not be changed in dimension style manager in AutoCAD LT 2009, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, May 15, 2008

AutoCAD LT 2009 Demo - link to videos, Kate Morrical, You Tube, May 14, 2008 (

Renaming an Active Drawing from the Command Prompt - using AutoCAD VBA routine, Mohamed Haris, CADing && Coding, Oct 2, 2007

Quick Tip - Move Text Inside Edit Attributes Dialog - Mohamed Haris, CADing & Coding, Sep 26, 2007

Perform Loop Operations in AutoCAD LT Using DIESEL - using USERIx system variables in macro, Mohamed Haris, CADing && Coding, Sep 26, 2007

Toggle TILEMODE with DIESEL - Erik Deyo, The LT Side of Things, Sep 4, 2007

Align Command - macro to use align command in AutoCAD LT, Dean Saadallah, The LT Side of Things, Aug 29, 2007

Status Bar - running startup script to display drawing information on status bar in AutoCAD LT, Erik Deyo, The LT Side of Things, Aug 24, 2007

DIESEL 'IF' Statement - Erik Deyo, The LT Side of Things, Aug 23, 2007

Custom Keyboard Commands - customizing fillet command with radius of zero in AutoCAD LT, Erik Deyo, The LT Side of Things, Aug 22, 2007

Default Layer for Tool Palettes - setting default layer for object in AutoCAD LT, Erik Deyo, The LT Side of Things, Aug 21, 2007

Dynamic Text Fields Even in AutoCAD LT - field codes can be inserted in the plain DTEXT command, CAD Forum, July 2006

Where Can I Find the DGNLSTYLE.SHX File? - AutoCAD LT tip, CADforum.cz, June 10, 2004

Using AutoCAD or IntelliCAD for Quantity Surveying, Part 1 - AutoCAD LT/IntelliCAD tutorial on extracting measurement data directly from the CAD data, rather than the traditional manual methods of extraction off paper drawings, Geoff Harrod, CADinfo.Net, April 16, 2004

AutoCAD LT - Batch Plotting - tip on speeding up printing, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, February 2, 2004

How to Quickly Create a Series of Layers - AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT tip, CAD Forum, February 2, 2004

How to Prevent Creation of Frozen Layers in New Layouts - AutoCAD tip, CAD Forum, January 29, 2004

Attach Raster Images in AutoCAD LT - AutoCAD LT tips, CAD Forum, November 5, 2003

AutoCAD LT: Customizing Tool Palettes - how to customize tool palettes that use your existing block libraries, Heidi Hewett, Autodesk.com, October 14, 2003

AutoCAD LT: The Displacement Option of COPY and MOVE - using the Displacement option with both the Move and Copy commands offers a more direct method, Dave Pitzer, Autodesk.com, September 18, 2003

AutoCAD LT: Scaling to a Reference - tutorial illustrates how to scale an object by an amount given by a referenced object, Dave Pitzer, Autodesk.com, June 25, 2003

AutoCAD LT: Rotating to a Reference Angle - AutoCAD LT 2004 tutorial explores the Rotate command, Dave Pitzer, Autodesk.com, May 28, 2003

AutoCAD LT: Text Wishes Have Been Granted! - tips on using LT 2004's new frameless Multiline Text editor, which makes it easy to set up margins, indents and tabs, Lynn Allen, Autodesk.com, April 29, 2003

AutoCAD LT: Changing Elevation - tutorial explores the best way to move lines and other objects back to zero, Dave Pitzer, Autodesk.com April 24, 2003

Scrolling Selection Windows - AutoCAD LT tips, Heidi Hewett, Autodesk.com, March 8, 2003

Tool Palettes - AutoCAD LT 2004 tip shows how to automatically create tool palettes of your favorite blocks, Heidi Hewett, Autodesk.com, March 8, 2003

AutoCAD LT Tip: Fun with Mtext - how to use the new Mtext cursor preview functionality in AutoCAD LT 2004, Heidi Hewett, Autodesk.com, April 2, 2003

Edit Circle Radii with Grips - AutoCAD LT 2004 tip - Heidi Hewett, Autodesk.com, March 8, 2003

AutoCAD LT: Understanding and Using the ISAVEPERCENT System Variable - explores the productivity benefits of saving both partial and complete drawing file information in AutoCAD LT, Dave Pitzer, Autodesk.com, March 25, 2003

AutoCAD LT: The PURGE Command - explores the command that is used to remove unused named items, such as block definitions and layers, from a drawing, Dave Pitzer, Autodesk.com, March 19, 2003

AutoCAD LT: Associative Dimensioning - tutorial explains how transspatial dimensioning enables you to dimension model space objects from paper space, automatically updating the paper space dimension as you edit the model space object, Dave Pitzer, Autodesk.com, March 13, 2003

AutoCAD LT: The New and Improved User Interface in AutoCAD LT 2004 - the new AutoCAD LT 2004 makes it easier to free up valuable drawing space and to personalize your environment for optimum productivity, Lynn Allen, Autodesk.com, March 11, 2003

Clean Screen - AutoCAD LT 2004 tip on how to turn on the new Clean Screen option to quickly maximize drawing space, Heidi Hewett, Autodesk.com, March 8, 2003

Command Line - AutoCAD LT 2004 tip on how to dock the command line on the side of the AutoCAD LT to save screen real estate, Heidi Hewett, Autodesk.com, March 8, 2003

DesignCenter - AutoCAD LT 2004 tip on how to set as Home a favorite location for keeping symbols, Heidi Hewett, Autodesk.com, March 8, 2003

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