Conquering CAD Clutter Using Big Round Numbers
A common cause of lost speed in CAD is being mired in a complex, high-density drawing with so many objects crammed into so little work space that it’s hard to maneuver. In this tip, I will focus on one highly effective technique that I developed. I call it: The power of big even numbers. Here’s how it works . . .
The awesome power of the Quick Select tool
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 . . .
Using the split screen in AutoCAD for increased speed
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
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
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
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.