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Take 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 smaller diameter shaft after stretching. As the following picture shows: Then, we use “Distance Multiplier” property of... Read More

 There is an easy way to realize the two-way stretch which is adding two stretch actions. Though it can realize two-way stretch, the action of stretch is independent. The parameter needs some additional setup to realize the two-way symmetrical... Read More

For mechanical design, we often need stretch the keyway to a certain length. Now, let us see how to realize the accurate stretch. 1. Pick Linear Parameter: In block editor, pick the linear parameter, then click entry frame which is in the right... Read More

For example, during mechanical design, we often need change the position as well as the dimension of the keyway. In this section, we will add Linear stretch function for the keyway on the step shaft. 1. Add Linear Parameter: Add linear... Read More

Alignment Parameter can give dynamic blocks the function of alignment automatically, which can save the step of rotating the blocks. 1. Add an Alignment Parameter for a Roughness Symbol: Draw a roughness symbol in the Block Editor. Select... Read More

General Steps of Creating a Dynamic Block Definition In order to get a Dynamic Block Definition, improve block editing efficiency and avoid repeating modifications, we can create Dynamic Block by the following steps.  Step1: Planning: Before... Read More

When we want to create a similar block from the existing block, how do you do it? Explode it and recreate the block with a different name? You will have a lot of problems when you have a block with many dynamic block parameters and actions! In... Read More

Modify the line width you specified, if what you specified is a line and our software will convert the line to Pline automatically and change the line width. This function is similar to the pedit function, we can use it as a shortcut version and it... Read More

A QR code (quick response code) is a type of bar code that is used to provide easy access to information through a mobile device like smartphone or tablet.Comparing with barcode, QR Code can storage more information and is widely applied in many... Read More

You can use this function to edit, manage the link relation between a table object and an external EXCEL file. Menu: Express>AutoXlsTable>File Link ManagementCommand Entry: CAOT_AUTOXLSTABLE_MANAGELINK Operation steps: 1.Start the command.... Read More