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NORTHDIRECTION system variable

Wed, Jul 21, 2021 northdirection, specify, angle, Y axis, WCS, north of grid. 0 0 823 0/5 (0 Vote)

Function Description: The NORTHDIRECTION system variable is used to specify the angle between the Y axis of WCS and north of grid. Type : Real Saved in : Drawing Initial value : 0.0000 This system variable is not affected by AUNITS and AUPREC. Read More

Extended Offset

Tue, Nov 30, 2021 offset, layer, control, undo, multiple option. 0 0 1146 0/5 (0 Vote)

This enhanced version of the OFFSET command offers several advantages over the standard command, including layer control, undo, and a multiple option. Menu : Express tools>Modify>Extended Offset Command Entry : EXOFFSET Specify offset distance... Read More

Copy, Offset or Mirror Objects

Tue, Nov 9, 2021 methods, duplicates, objects, copy, offset, mirror, array 0 0 1047 0/5 (0 Vote)

There are many methods to generate duplicates of objects in your drawing, such as COPY , OFFSET , MIRROR and ARRAY . Copy Objects Duplicates of objects can be generated at a specified distance and direction from the originals. Use coordinates,... Read More

Angle Offset

Tue, Nov 9, 2021 dynamic block, move, right side grip, direction, direction of action, angle offset 0 0 1236 0/5 (0 Vote)

Open Block Editor (BEDIT), choose the Angle offset from 0°to 30°in the action property, save and exit the block editor Select the Dynamic Block and then move the right side grip. You will find it can only move in the direction of 30°as it is... Read More

Number of Grips

Tue, Nov 9, 2021 block editor, linear parameters, change, number of grips, properties panel 0 0 1318 0/5 (0 Vote)

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

TEXTTOFRONT command

Tue, Aug 24, 2021 texttofront, command, place text, annotation, front, other objects 0 0 988 0/5 (0 Vote)

The TEXTTOFRONT command is used to place text and annotation to the front of other objects. Command Access: Command : TEXTTOFRONT Menu : Tools > Drawing order> Bring Annotations to Front> Text Objects Only Command Prompts: Bring to front ... Read More

SURFOFFSET command

Mon, Aug 23, 2021 surfoffset, command, parallel surface, specified, distance, original surface 0 0 1197 0/5 (0 Vote)

The SURFOFFSET command or click Ribbon – Surface -SURFOFFSET, to create a parallel surface at a specified distance from the original surface. Command Access : Command : SURFOFFSET After selecting the surface and pressing enter, you will get 4... Read More

SOLPROF command

Mon, Aug 23, 2021 solprof, command, create, 2d profile, 3d solid, display, layout viewport 0 0 1158 0/5 (0 Vote)

The SOLPROF command is used to create a 2D profile of 3D solid and display it in layout viewport. Command Access: Menu : Draw > Modeling > Setup> Profile Command : SOLPROF Command Prompts: Select object:Display hidden profile lines on... Read More

OFFSET command

Thu, Aug 19, 2021 offset, command, create, concentric circles, parallel lines, parallel curves 0 0 1637 0/5 (0 Vote)

The OFFSET command is used to create concentric circles, parallel lines and parallel curves. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Modify > OffsetMenu : Modify > OffsetCommand : OFFSET Command Prompts: Current settings: Erase source=No Layer... Read More

LOGFILEOFF command

Tue, Aug 17, 2021 logfileoff, close, history, logfileon 0 0 982 0/5 (0 Vote)

The LOGFILEOFF command is used to close the command history of log files that opened by the LOGFILEON command. Command Access: Command : LOGFILEOFF Function Description: It will stop recording the text window and close log files. Each drawing saves a... Read More

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