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Block attributes is a nice tool to have. We can use it to preserve text style and size as annotation block. Drawing title and title block is a good example. The problem is when we need it explode it somehow, we will lose any information we put in... Read More

When building the block definition, the selection order is the key. If you simply window off the geometry there is a good possibility the prompt order will not be as desired. When selecting objects for a block definition, first individually pick the... Read More

This function can continuously revise multiple text objects, single line and Mtext are applicable. Menu : Express>Text Tools>Others>Change Character Command Entry : CHGTXT Operation steps: 1.Start the command. 2.Select the text to be... Read More

The FIELD command is used to create multiple texts with field. The text could automatically update as the field changing. Command Access: Ribbon : Insert > Data > FieldMenu : Insert > FieldCommand : FIELDShortcut : right-click when editing... Read More

The ARRANGETOOL command can quickly adjust the arrangement of multiple objects. It can align multiple objects left, right, top, bottom and center and can also arrange vertical or laterally. Menu : Express tools>Modify>Arrange Tool Menu : Modify... Read More

Globally attaches leaders line to mtext, tolerance, or block reference objects Menu : Express>Dimension>Global Attach Leader to Annotation Command Entry : QLATTACHSET Select objects: Select one or multiple leader lines and annotation objects... Read More

The TCOUNT command is used to adds sequential numbering to text objects. The numbering can appear as a prefix, suffix or replacement text. After selecting one or multiple texts, you can set the text sorting method, the starting number and increment... Read More

The -STYLE command under the command prompt, it will display options. Users could set the current text style to determine the new one. The text style contains the font, size, oblique angle, direction and other features. Command Prompts: Enter name... Read More

Function Description: The CENTERMT system variable is used to control the text displaying in center horizontal when stretching by grips. Type : Integer Saved in : Registry Initial value : 0 Range : 0,1 The CENTERMT could not be applied on the Mtext... Read More

Function Description: The AFLAGS system variable is used to set attributes options. Type : Integer Saved in : Not saved Initial value : 16 Range : 0 ~ 63 The setting is stored as a bitcode using the sum of listed system variable values. System... Read More