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During a mechanical design, we often need to change the position as well as the dimension of the keyway. In this section, we will add Linear Tensile function for the keyway on the step shaft. Add linear parameter   2. Add stretch action Click the... Read More

Using the tools in this Tool Panel to define, edit and modify Dynamic Blocks, makes it very convenient and fast. ManageSave or Save as the default block; Create or edit another block. ToolDefine, edit or update the block attribute. ... Read More

You can access the Block Editor by typing the BEDIT command or by double-clicking the block without attribute. The Block Editor ribbon interface will show as below, the black arrows mark the stand for parameters, while the yellow lighting is the... Read More

The block reference can be exploded into its component objects, if you need to modify one or more objects within the block separately. By selecting the Explode option in the INSERT dialog box, you can automatically explode block references as you... Read More

An attribute (ATTDEF) is a flag or label that attaches data to a BLOCK . Attribute (ATTDEF) stores the characteristics include the tag, the prompt, value information, text formatting, location and optional modes (Invisible, Constant, Verify, Preset,... Read More

There are three choices for how the COLOR , LINETYPE , and LWEIGHT properties of objects are treated when BLOCK is inserted: Retain their original properties. For this choice, it is recommended that you set the properties individually for each... Read More

Individually drawing files can be used for blocks (BLOCK ). Create a New Drawing File There are two methods to create drawing files: Create and save a complete drawing file using SAVE or SAVEAS . Create and save only selected objects to a new... Read More

A SPLINE is a smooth curve, which passes through or near a given set of points, . You can draw a spline by specifying series of points , start tangents and end tangents. You can use two methods for creating splines: Create spline curves with the... Read More

A joined sequence of arcs (ARC)and lines (LINE), treated as a single entity is called a polyline (PLINE). A polyline can be drawn with any LINETYPE and its width can be kept constant or tapered with over the length of any segment. You can modify the... Read More

You can choose one of the following methods to draw a ARC : Depends on the conditions and requirements, you can choose the most convenient method.     Read More