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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

For mechanical designs, we often need to stretch the keyway to a certain length. Now, let us see how to realize an accurate stretch. Pick linear parameter in block editor (BEDIT), click entry frame which is on the right side of" distance type" on the... Read More

For mechanical design, we often need stretch the keyway to a certain length. Now, let us see how to realize the accurate stretch. 1. Pick Linear Parameter: In block editor, pick the linear parameter, then click entry frame which is in the right... Read More

Restore a measurement value to overridden or modified dimension text. Menu: Express>Dimension>Reset Dim Text Value Command Entry: DIMREASSOC Command line prompts as follows: Select object: Select dimension objects with non-associative text or... 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

The SETVAR command is used to list or change values of system variables. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Utilities > Measure > SETVARMenu : Tools > Inquiry > Set VariableCommand : SETVAR Command Prompts: Select variable name or [?]:... Read More

The RESETBLOCK command is used to reset one or more dynamic block references to default value of block definitions. Command Access: Command : RESETBLOCKShortcut : select one dynamic block reference, right-click and select "Ret block" Command Prompts... 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

Function Description: The SETBYLAYERMODE system variable is used to control which property are selected for SETBLAYER command. Type : Integer Saved in : Registry Initial value : 255 Range : 0,1,2,4,8,16,32,64,128 The setting is stored as a bitcode... Read More

Function Description: The EXPORTPAGESETUP system variable is used to specify whether to export to a DWF, DWFx or PDF file according to current page setup. Type : Integer Saved in : Drawing Initial value : 0 Range : 0,1 System Variable Value: 0 :... Read More