Creating a great CAD title block–the basics
Every good drawing deserves a great title block. In some ways, the title block is more important than the drawing’s content . . .
Importing 3D STEP file into AutoCAD
This post shows how to import a 3D STEP file into AutoCAD, and how to change the 3D object’s orientation to align properly . . .
Sizing Text in CAD Dimensions
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. . .
Plot Styles Questions and Answers
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 . . .
Disabling the Irksome F1 Key
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 . . .