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In this section, we are going to use a rotation parameter and rotate action to add a dynamic rotate function to view index symbols (English system) which are frequently used in architectural drawings. 1. Draw a drawing Draw a view index symbol and... Read More

Scale Action can be matched with the Linear Parameter, Polar and XY Parameter to achieve various Dynamic effects. Linear Scale 1.Draw Finish drawing an access hole in a model space and define it as a block, as shown in the following picture.   2... Read More

The block reference can be exploded into its component objects, if you need to modify one or more objects within the block separately. By selecting the Explode option in the INSERT dialog box, you can automatically explode block references as you... Read More

Modify a Block Definition You can edit a block definition or a block reference already inserted in the drawing. If you redefine block definitions in your current drawing, all the block references will be affected simultaneously. you have two options... Read More

Donuts (DONUT) are solid-filled circles (CIRCLE) or filled rings. It is a closed polyline (PLINE)with width.     Related tutorial video:     Status bar related setting 00:23 Line command 00:33 Polar 00:39 Edit objects + grips 00:56 Grips... Read More

Use RECTANG to create rectangular shape polylines. You can specify the length, width, area, dimensions and rotations. Use POLYGON to create closed polylines with 3-1,024 equal-length sides, you can create equilateral triangles, squares, pentagons... Read More

Controls the displaying and plotting order of overlapping objects. When you create a drawing, overlapping objects like TEXT , wide polylines (PLINE) or solid-filled polygons are displayed in the order in they are created. To change the draw order,... Read More

The UCSICON command is used to control the visibility, position, appearance, and option of UCS icons. Command Access: Ribbon : View > Ordinate > UCS Icon Menu : View > Display > UCS Icon > OnCommand : UCSICON Command Prompts: Enter an... Read More

The TEXTTOFRONT command is used to place text and annotation to the front of other objects. Command Access: Command : TEXTTOFRONT Menu : Tools > Drawing order> Bring Annotations to Front> Text Objects Only Command Prompts: Bring to front ... Read More

The SECURITYOPTIONS command is used to set password or digital signature for specified drawing file. Command Access: Command : SECURITYOPTIONS Function Description: Users could add security options for the specified drawing file; those options will... Read More