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The name of a layer and any properties like COLOR and LINETYPE can be changed, and objects can be moved from one layer to another. By clicking the icons in the Layer Properties Manager (LAYER ) and in the Layer control on the Layers toolbar, you... Read More

For each conceptual grouping (like doors or windows), a new LAYER can be established, named and be given common properties. To control the visibility and object properties of a lot of objects simultaneously, you can organize objects into layers. ... Read More

You can save and restore model viewport arrangements by name. Viewports and views don't need to be set up every time. Viewport arrangements can be saved and later restored with command VPORTS . Available viewport arrangements can be listed,... Read More

The XLIST command is used to list the type, block name, layer name, color and linetype of a nested object in a block or an xref. Command Access : Command Entry : XLIST Menu : Express>Blocks>List Xref/Block Properties Command line prompts as... Read More

The XBIND command is used to bind one or more definitions of named object in external reference to current drawing. Command Access: Menu : Modify> Object >External reference> Bind Command : XBIND Function Description: Inputting "-xbind"... Read More

The VIEW command is used to save and restore model views, layout views and preset view of named model. Command Access: Ribbon : View > View > View Manager Menu : View> Named ViewCommand : VIEW Function Description: Inputting "-view" under... Read More

The SAVEAS command is used to save a copy of current drawing with a new name. Command Access: Menu : Application menu > Save as...Menu : File > Save As...Command : SAVEAS Function Description: Users could save the current draw by inputting the... Read More

The SAVE command is used to save a drawing with current name or a new name. Command Access: Menu : Application menu > SaveMenu : File> SaveCommand : SAVEShortcut : CTRL+S Function Description: Users could save current drawing by clicking "Save"... Read More

The PLOTSTYLE command is used to control the named plot style; the named plot style has been attached to current layout and could be assigned to objects. Command Access: Menu : File > Plot Style Manager...Command : PLOTSTYLE Function Description:... Read More

The LIMITS command is used to set up the boundaries of grid and control its display in current model or named layout. Command Access: Menu : Format > Drawing LimitsCommand : LIMITS Command Prompts: Specify lower left corner or [ON/OFF] <0.0000,... Read More