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The Power of the Function Keys in AutoCAD

The Power of the Function Keys in AutoCAD

by Mark | Feb 14, 2014 | Basics---Better, Power Tools, The Interface

The Function keys can be used to quickly control several critical AutoCAD settings, and are great time-savers …

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Looking at the CAD Keyboard, Part 2

Looking at the CAD Keyboard, Part 2

by Mark | Sep 7, 2013 | Basics---Better, Featured, Revit, The Human Side, The Interface

One of my favorite speed tips for CAD users who want to be more efficient is: Notice which actions you repeat . . .

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Top 10 Usability Roadblocks in AutoCAD

Top 10 Usability Roadblocks in AutoCAD

by Mark | Aug 28, 2013 | Basics---Better, Featured, Settings and Options, The Human Side, The Interface

AutoCAD is a great application, but it has some usability roadblocks that continue to frustrate us. Here is my list of top 10 annoyances in using AutoCAD . . .

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Disabling the Irksome F1 Key

by Mark | Aug 12, 2012 | Featured, Power Tools, Settings and Options, The Interface

Disabling the Irksome F1 Key
Disabling the F1 key in AutoCAD avoids accidentally opening the Help feature when trying to hit the ESCAPE key, eliminating a common irritation. Here’s how to re-map the F1 key to a “harmless” function . . .

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The awesome power of the Quick Select tool

by Mark | Apr 15, 2012 | Featured, Power Tools, The Interface

A great time-saving AutoCAD tool that is under-appreciated is Quick Select. With this tool you can select all objects having a property that you specify, and the options for specifying that property are practically endless. Quick Select works on . . .

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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 . . .

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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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Fill it up! The screen, that is.

by Mark | Jan 22, 2012 | Basics---Better, Featured, The Interface

Today’s AutoCAD tip is to always maximize your AutoCAD window so that it completely fills the monitor screen. I recommend that you do this, or verify that it is automatically done, immediately each time you open AutoCAD.

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