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You can hatch an area using a predefined hatch pattern, define a simple line pattern using the current linetype (LINETYPE), or create more complex hatch patterns. You can also create a gradient fill that can be used to enhance presentation drawings... Read More

Block actions (BACTIONTOOL) define how the geometry of a dynamic block reference will move or change when the custom properties of the block reference are manipulated in a drawing. Move Actions Command Entry : BActionTool → M In a dynamic block... Read More

Define custom properties for the dynamic block by specifying positions, distances, and angles for geometry in the block. You add parameters (BPARAMETER) to a dynamic block definition in the Block Editor. In the Block Editor (BEDIT), parameters have... Read More

Multiline objects are created by using the MLINE command. A multiline is composed of 1-16 parallel lines (two lines by default). The STANDARD style for drawing a multiline has two elements. You can create new styles and modify their definition by... Read More

Lineweights are width values of graphical objects and some types of text. You can use lineweights to draw heavy and thin lines. For example, heavy lines for walls in architecture drawing but thin lines for them in electrical drawing. Lineweights are... Read More

A line or a curve in a drawing can consist of repeating patterns of dashes, dots and blank spaces, which is called the linetype. Objects can have their individual LINETYPE or by layer or independent of layers assigned individually. You can set its... Read More

You can pan a view to reposition it in the drawing area or zoom it to change its magnification. Using the Realtime option of the PAN function, you move your pointing device to pan dynamically. PAN does not change the scale or location of objects... Read More

The -XREF command is used to attach a DWG file as an external reference. Command Prompts: Enter an option[?/Bind/Detach/Path/Unload/Reload/Overlay/Attach] <Attach>:Specify insertion point or [Scale/X/Y/Z/Rotate/Pscale/PX/PY/PZ/PRotate]:... Read More

The XDATA command is used to attaches extended object data (xdata) to a selected object. Command Access : Command : XDATA Menu : Express tools>Tools>Attach Xdata Select object: Use an object selection method Input application name: Specify... Read More

The WMFIN command is used to import windows metafiles. Command Access: Menu : Insert > Windows MetafilesCommand : WMFIN Command Prompts: Unit: unitless convert: 1.0000Specify insertion point or [Basepoint/Scale/X/Y/Z/Rotate]:Enter X scale factor,... Read More