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Function Description: The EXTNAMES system variable is used to set parameters for named object names (such as blocks, linetype, and layers) saved in definition list. Type : Integer Saved in : DrawingInitial value : 1 Range : 0,1 System Variable Value:... Read More

Function Description: The CMDNAMES system variable is used to display the names of active command and transparency commands.(Read-Only) Type : String Saved in : Not savedInitial value : ""   Read More

There are three choices for how the COLOR , LINETYPE , and LWEIGHT properties of objects are treated when BLOCK is inserted: Retain their original properties. For this choice, it is recommended that you set the properties individually for each... Read More

  Command name: SETBYLAYER  Changes the property overrides of the selected objects to ByLayer. You can specify which properties are changed to ByLayer, including color, linetype, lineweight, and materials.   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

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

This function can add new columns to the table. Menu : Express>Table Tools>Add Column Command Entry : BGZL Operation steps: 1. Start the command. 2. Specify the direction of the new column as shown below. 3. The system will add a new column on... Read More

You can select a region of a drawing to be cut and copied to a new location. Menu : Express tools>Modify>Region Scale Command Entry : ICAD_DYJT Command line prompts as follows: Specify left up corner point for full-page proof: Select a region... Read More

The TORIENT command is used to aligns text, mtext and block attribute objects to new orientation. Rotates text, mtext, and attribute definition objects so that they end up being as close as possible to horizontal or right-read (similar to the... Read More

The LWEIGHT command is used to set current lineweight, display options, and lineweight units. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Properties > LINEWEIGHT CONTROLMenu : Format > Lineweight...Command : LWEIGHT Function Description: Read More