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Using the split screen in AutoCAD for increased speed

Using the split screen in AutoCAD for increased speed

by Mark | Apr 9, 2012 | Basics---Better, Featured, The Human Side, The Interface

When you find yourself doing lots of panning and zooming, you may be able to save time by splitting your screen into two or more panes. There are two basic ways to use the split screen. The first . . .

Relieving eyestrain with the 20-20-20 Rule

Relieving eyestrain with the 20-20-20 Rule

by Mark | Mar 31, 2012 | Featured, The Human Side

It’s impossible to overestimate the importance of good vision.  All CAD users need to take definite steps to preserve and protect their eyesight. One thing you can do to bring relief to your eyes is to follow the 20-20-20 rule…

Snapping to hatch lines

by Mark | Mar 27, 2012 | Basics---Better, Featured, Settings and Options

Did you know that you can snap to hatch lines and other hatch objects if you want to, or change a setting and have OSNAP ignore all hatch lines if you prefer? The setting can be found in the Options dialog box…

Don’t let hatch objects obscure your linework

by Mark | Mar 10, 2012 | Basics---Better, Featured, Quality Control

Here’s a CAD tip for anyone who has experienced having a hatch pattern cover up linework in a drawing, when you want the linework to display “in front of” the hatch pattern. This issue often comes up in xreffed drawings, but may also affect “live” drawings.

Getting shifty with Ortho

by Mark | Mar 5, 2012 | Basics---Better, Featured, The Interface

Did you know that the SHIFT key can be used to temporarily turn Ortho mode on and off? Here’s how…

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