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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 . . .

Creating a great CAD title block–the basics

Creating a great CAD title block–the basics

by Mark | May 11, 2014 | Basics---Better, Featured, The Human Side

Every good drawing deserves a great title block. In some ways, the title block is more important than the drawing’s content . . .

Create 2D views from 3D object with Flatshot

Create 2D views from 3D object with Flatshot

by Mark | Nov 22, 2013 | 3D CAD, Featured, Info Transfer, Power Tools

Video included! In this CAD tip we look at creating 2D views from a 3D object that we’ve imported into AutoCAD. To create it we use a command called FLATSHOT.

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. . .

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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