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Every time you create a new drawing, you will see a default layer: Layer0. You can‟t delete it. Then when you define their properties such as color, line weight, etc, you will see ByLayer and ByBlock properties. Most of you might already know what... Read More

When you work with engineers and architects, they might use your structure drawings as reference in their drawings. The problem is each engineer probably has their own standard. You might need to change layer properties for their drawings so it can... Read More

Want to clean up you drawings from extra or garbage layers? The obvious way to purge layers is to use the PURGE command but sometimes it‟s not enough. Purge might need to be run several times. Make sure to select purge nested items. Notice that in... Read More

If you ever have received a set of DWG files from a client and want to clean up the layers according to my drawing standards, how do I do it and not take days or having to write code? The solution is quite simple, and powerful. Using Layer Translator... Read More

Have you ever get confused which created objects are on which layer? When you work with layer standard, you may have dozens or even hundreds of layers in your drawing. Finding which one sets to wrong layer can be a tedious work. Here is a tip: Type... Read More

Lists the xdata associated with an object. Menu : Express tools>Tools>List Object Xdata Command Entry : XDLIST Select objects: Use an object selection method. Input application name <*>: Specify an application name or press ENTER for all... Read More

The XDLIST command is used to lists the xdata associated with an object. Command Access : Command : XDLIST Menu : Express tools>Tools>List Object Xdata Select objects: Use an object selection method. Input application name <*>: Specify... Read More

The GOTOURL command is used to open files or associated hyperlink Web pages. Command Access: Command : GOTOURL Command Prompts: Select object: Function Description: When selecting object with hyperlinks, the selected object and files or web pages... Read More

The CONVERT command is used to optimize 2D polyline and associated hatches in early versions. Command Access: Command: CONVERT Command Prompts: Enter type of objects to convert [Hatch(H)/Polyline(P)/All(A)] <All>: Function Description: When a... Read More

The BGRIPSET command is used to create, remove or reset grips that associated with parameters. Command Access: Command : BGRIPSET Command Prompts: Select parameter : Enter number of grip objects for parameter or reset position [0/1/2/4/Reposition] :... Read More