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Compound objects like polylines (PLINE), dimensions (DIMSTYLE), hatches (HATCH ) or block references (BLOCK) can be converted into individual elements.     Explode Dimensions and Hatches When a dimension or a hatch is exploded (XPLODE), the... Read More

For the Array function of Dynamic Block we need to use Array Action, we use Array Action to match with Linear Parameter, Polar Parameter, XY Parameter to achieve various Arrays. Linear Array As below, we will use Array to achieve a fast draw and... Read More

Scale Action can be matched with the Linear Parameter, Polar and XY Parameter to achieve various Dynamic effects. Linear Scale 1.Draw Finish drawing an access hole in a model space and define it as a block, as shown in the following picture.   2... Read More

Take the step shaft as an example, if we stretch the left part of the step shaft and the keyway still is at the center point of the smaller diameter shaft after stretching, as the following picture shows: Then, we use the "Distance Multiplier"... Read More

In the Block Editor (BEDIT), select the linear parameters, change the number of grips to "1" in the properties panel.   Save and exit the Block Editor, choose the Dynamic Block, you will find that one grip has disappeared, as shown below. In fact,... Read More

Donuts (DONUT) are solid-filled circles (CIRCLE) or filled rings. It is a closed polyline (PLINE)with width.     Related tutorial video:     Status bar related setting 00:23 Line command 00:33 Polar 00:39 Edit objects + grips 00:56 Grips... Read More

Without having to know the exact coordinates, object snaps enable you to quickly locate points relative to existing objects such as center points of circles or midpoints of lines. Use Running Object Snaps Press F3 or click the OSNAP button on the... Read More

The name of a layer and any properties like COLOR and LINETYPE can be changed, and objects can be moved from one layer to another. By clicking the icons in the Layer Properties Manager (LAYER ) and in the Layer control on the Layers toolbar, you... Read More

As the main organizational tool for drawings, LAYER can be used to group information by function and to enforce LINETYPE , COLOR and other standards. The following settings can be controlled: the default color, default linetype and lineweight ... Read More

Every object has properties. Some PROPERTIES are general and apply to most objects; for example, LAYER , COLOR , LINETYPE , lineweight (LWEIGHT) and PLOTSTYLE . Most general properties can be assigned to an object by layer or can be assigned to... Read More