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Function Description: The DYNPIFORMAT system variable is used to control whether pointer input use polar or Cartesian format for coordinates. Type : Parameter Saved in : Registry Initial value : 0 Range : 0,1 This setting is only suitable for the... Read More

Function Description: The DYNPICOORDS system variable is used to control to use relative coordinate format or absolute coordinate format when using pointer input. Type : Parameter Saved in : Registry Initial value : 0 Range : 0,1 System Variable... Read More

Function Description: The COORDS system variable is used to controls the format and update frequency of coordinates on the status line. Type : Integer Saved in : Registry Initial value : 1 Range : 0 ~ 2 System Variable Value: 0 : the absolute... Read More

Select, edit, and name filters for object selection. Menu : Express>Selection>Select Filter Command Entry : Filter 1. X, Y, Z ParametersDefines additional filter parameters depending on the object. In the filter parameters, you can use... Read More

Imports named dimension styles from a DIM file into the current drawing. Menu : Express>Dimension>Dimstyle Import Command Entry : DIMIM Executing this command, starts the following dialog box : Import Filename Names the file you want to import... Read More

Exports named dimension styles and their settings to an external file. Menu : Express>Dimension>Dimstyle Export Command Entry : DIMEX Executing this command, starts the following dialog box : Export FilenameCreates a DIM file. Enter the DIM... Read More

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

Create Groups A GROUP  is a saved set of objects. You can name the groups that you build and add a description for it. Copies of the group will be given the default name as is *Ax and is considered unnamed. .Nested groups can also be ungrouped to... Read More

Layer names listed in the Layer Properties Manager (LAYER) can be sorted by name or by property, such as color or visibility. To show only the layers you want to work with in a large drawing, you can use the layer filter and select any of the... Read More

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