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Below is a step-by-step process that helps you quickly navigate between Model space orientations and multiple Layout tabs using Saved Views and Hyperlinks (this tip is lengthy, but so worth the effort). 1.While in a Layout tab, use the VIEW command... Read More

The ALIGN command is used to align the selected objects to other objects in 2D or 3D space. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Modify > AlignMenu : Modify > AlignCommand : ALIGN Function Description: This command could align the selected... Read More

The RAPIDDIST command, which measures distance and angle between 2D objects along X, Y axis rapidly by moving your mouse.Distances that only can be measured along X, Y axis based on the position of your mouse, are displayed dynamically as you move... Read More

The ORTHO command is used to restrict cross cursor moving in horizontal or vertical direction. Command Access: Menu : Tools > Drafting SettingsStatues bar : ORTHOCommand : ORTHOShortcut : F8 Command Prompts: Enter mode [ON/OFF] : Function... Read More

Function Description: The DIMTMOVE system variable is used to set the moving rulers for dimension text. Type : Integer Saved in : Drawing Initial value : 0 Range : 0,1,2 System Variable Value: 0 : the dimension line and dimension text moves together... Read More

Define user coordinate systems You can apply a user coordinate system (UCS ) with its own 0,0,0 origin and orientation in three-dimensional spaces. To simplify construction of three-dimensional entities, you can create as many user coordinate... Read More

A line or a curve in a drawing can consist of repeating patterns of dashes, dots and blank spaces, which is called the linetype. Objects can have their individual LINETYPE or by layer or independent of layers assigned individually. You can set its... Read More

To specify a point or angle in a model space, you can Choose a preset 3D view from the View toolbar. Enter a coordinate or angles that represent your viewing location in 3D. Change to a view of the XY plane of the current UCS , a saved UCS, or the... Read More

The VPORTS command is used to create multiple viewports in model space or in layout space. Command Access: Command : VPORTSMenu : View > Viewports > New ViewportsRibbon : View > Model Viewports > Named Function Description: Inputting "... Read More

The MODEL command is used to switch from paper space to model space. Command Access: Command : MODEL Function Description: User could create a drawing in model space. By default, the TILEMODE system variable is specified to 1 and user could create... Read More