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Flatten creates a 2D representation from a 3D model or you can use it to force the thickness and elevations of selected objects to 0.     Read More

Modify the grips' number of the Polar parameter in the section symbol dynamic block in the last example to display both of the two grips of the Polar parameter. From the following picture we can see that the central grip is clearly different... Read More

This function can change the text rotation angle of the block and it only takes effect on text or mtext, attribute text can't be changed. Menu: Express>Blocks>Change Block Text Angle Command Entry: bchgang Operation steps: 1.Start the... Read More

When you create objects in 3D, Cartesian, cylindrical or spherical coordinates are used to locate points. Enter X.Y.Z coordinates 3D Cartesian coordinates determine a precise location by using three coordinate values: X, Y, and Z. Entering 3D... Read More

Create a temporary selection set of objects. Menu : Express>Selection>Get Selection Set Command Entry : GETSEL Select an object on the Source layer: Use a selection set method or press ENTER for all layers Select an object of the Type you want:... Read More

Detach leader line from mtext, tolerance, or block reference object. Menu : Express>Dimension>Detach Leaders from Annotation Command Entry : QLDETACHSET Select objects: Select leader line Usage Example: Select a leader line to detach from an... Read More

You can draw an ELLIPSE by using two axes to specify its length and width . You can choose one of the following methods to draw a ellipse: Center (Specify center of ellipse, Specify endpoint of axis, Specify distance to other axis or [Rotation] )... Read More

Place a circle, a slot, or a rectangle around each selected text or mtext object. The diameters of the circles can be constant or fitted to each object. The width and height of the slots and rectangles can be constant or variable. Menu : Text>... Read More

You can use object properties or object types to include or exclude objects in or from a selection set. If you want to filter selection sets by property (like color) and by object type, you can use Quick Select (QSELECT) from the Properties palette ... Read More

This new function allows to batch purge the excess objects such as blocks, layers, line type, dimension style or text style on several DWG files. The Batpurge tool doesn't need to open files. It executes the command of purge directly, which... Read More