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Parameters have an appearance similar to dimensions. Parameters also specify positions, distances, and angles for geometry in block reference. When you add a parameter to a dynamic block definition, the parameter defines one or more custom properties... Read More

If you want to realize symmetric stretch keeping keyway center no change and the length of smaller diameter shaft changes with stretch at same time, how will realize that? 1. Add Stretch for Step Shaft: Add stretch parameter and action for step shaft... Read More

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

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

You can use many commands transparently like pan, zoom, setvar, about, help, OSNAP, CAL, color, etc. You can enter them on the command line while another command is active. To use a command transparently, enter an apostrophe (') before entering... Read More

Text Height Menu : Express tools > GstarCAD Tools > Modify Text > Text HeightCommand Entry : TXT40 1.Start the command 2.Select a single line text 3.Input text height 4.Press enter to finish the command Width Factor Menu : Express... Read More

This function can extend or cut down the line to the actual intersection or apparent intersection point. Menu : Express > GstarCAD Tools > Flex ConnectCommand Entry : GXFSS Operation sample 1: 1.Start the command. 2.Select the elongation ... Read More

The Normal Connect function is similar to zero distance chamfer, it can delete the lines of actual intersection or apparent intersection parts. Menu : Express > GstarCAD Tools > Normal ConnectCommand Entry : GXFILT Operation steps: 1.Start... Read More

Normally after extension, the extension effect will be displayed, but Visual Extension can display the effectin real time until you confirm the position. Menu : Express > GstarCAD Tools > Visual ExtensionCommand Entry : ETT Operation steps:... Read More