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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

You can use object properties or object types to include or exclude objects in or from a selection set. If you want to filter selection sets by property (like color) and by object type, you can use Quick Select (QSELECT) from the Properties palette ... Read More

Now in the status bar, when right click the polar track, the object snap and object track button will display a menu with related setting options.   Related tutorial video:     Ribbon 00:33 Toolbars 00:47 Menus and Shortcut Menus 00:47 View 01... Read More

Function Description: The OFFSETGAPTYPE system variable is used to control how to deal with the potential gap between segments when offsetting polylines. Type : Integer Saved in : Registry Initial value : 0 Range : 0,1,2 System Variable Value: 0 :... Read More

This system variable can have a drastic effect on the appearance of offsets. It‟s stored in the registry so it affects all drawings. The initial value is 0.  1 Fills the gaps with a filleted arc segment (the radius of the arc segment... Read More

This function is used to set the path of an Excel file. Menu : Express>AutoXlsTable>Path Settings Command Entry : CAOT_AUTOXLSTABLE_USINGPATH Operation steps : 1. Start the command and a dialog box will pop up as below. 2. In the dialog box ... Read More

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

Create a temporary selection set of objects. Menu : Express>Selection>Get Selection Set Command Entry : GETSEL Select an object on the Source layer: Use a selection set method or press ENTER for all layers Select an object of the Type you want:... Read More

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

The TRAYSETTINGS command is used to control the display of icons and notifications in the states bar tray. Command Access: Command : TRAYSETTINGSShortcut : right-click on the states bar and click "Tray Settings" Function Description:     Read More