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AutoCAD Units, Part 2

AutoCAD Units, Part 2

by Mark | Jan 3, 2019 | Basics---Better, Featured, Quality Control, Settings and Options

To be on a first-name, good-buddy basis with AutoCAD, I believe that a designer needs to thoroughly understand units. Here are some key considerations . . . 

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The Power of the Sheet Layout Grid in AutoCAD

The Power of the Sheet Layout Grid in AutoCAD

by Mark | Aug 27, 2018 | Basics---Better, Featured, Quality Control

The best way I know of to organize a drawing sheet in AutoCAD is by using a well-designed sheet layout grid. This is also the best way to organize an entire set of drawings. A sheet layout grid is a hidden grid of cells that is used to place views and other elements within the work area of a sheet . . .

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Controlling AutoCAD Line Weights

Controlling AutoCAD Line Weights

by Mark | Oct 28, 2015 | Featured, Quality Control, Settings and Options, Tip of the Day

As CAD artists, we all want our drawings to look professional and appealing. Well-managed line weights play a crucial role in making your AutoCAD drawings look professional and beautiful. Line weights can also improve a drawing’s legibility. . .

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Linetype Scale Matrix Tutorial, Part 2

Linetype Scale Matrix Tutorial, Part 2

by Mark | Nov 16, 2014 | Featured, Quality Control, Settings and Options

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Linetype Scale Matrix Tutorial, Part 1

Linetype Scale Matrix Tutorial, Part 1

by Mark | Nov 10, 2014 | Featured, Quality Control, Settings and Options

One of the most confusing and frustrating problems for many AutoCAD users is making dotted and dashed lines appear correctly, consistently, regardless of the scale of the drawing. Now there is a way to always have your linetypes show up properly. It involves the use of a simple matrix . . .

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Sizing Text in CAD Dimensions

Sizing Text in CAD Dimensions

by Mark | Oct 8, 2013 | Featured, Quality Control, Settings and Options

Text in AutoCAD dimensions can be puzzling. This post will cover some basic concepts and two different approaches to controlling the size of text in dimensions. . .

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Plot Styles Questions and Answers

Plot Styles Questions and Answers

by Mark | Sep 22, 2013 | Basics---Better, Featured, Quality Control, Settings and Options

Plot Style Tables are often a subject of confusion for AutoCAD users. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions regarding plot styles and line weights . . .

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Adding Linework to Revit perspective views

by Mark | Aug 16, 2013 | 3D CAD, Featured, Quality Control, Revit

I often find unwanted lines appearing in my Revit perspectives, or I have missing lines. I would like to be able to erase or add lines quickly. Here is how I do it . . .

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