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For mechanical design, we often need stretch the keyway to a certain length. Now, let us see how to realize the accurate stretch. 1. Pick Linear Parameter: In block editor, pick the linear parameter, then click entry frame which is in the right... Read More

Function Description : This command is used to allow changing the base point position of a block. You can move the base point and keep objects staying in original position, or move objects and keep base point staying in original position. Command... Read More

Globally attaches leaders line to mtext, tolerance, or block reference objects Menu : Express>Dimension>Global Attach Leader to Annotation Command Entry : QLATTACHSET Select objects: Select one or multiple leader lines and annotation objects... Read More

Detach leader line from mtext, tolerance, or block reference object. Menu : Express>Dimension>Detach Leaders from Annotation Command Entry : QLDETACHSET Select objects: Select leader line Usage Example: Select a leader line to detach from an... Read More

Attach leader line to Mtext, tolerance, or block reference object. Menu : Express>Dimension>Attach Leader to Annotation Command Entry : QLATTACH Select Leader: Select a leader Select a dimension: Select the Mtext, tolerance, or block reference... Read More

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 behavior of dimension text). Objects... Read More

Trims objects with a block as a cutting boundary. Menu : Express>Blocks>Trim to Nested Objects Command Entry : BTRIM Command line prompts as follow: Select objects or <select all>: Select one or more blocks and press ENTER Select the... Read More

Imports block attribute values from an external, tab-delimited ASCII file. Menu : Express>Blocks>Import Attribute Information Command Entry : ATTIN Using ATTIN and ATTOUT together, you can quickly make changes to attribute values for selected... Read More

Export block attribute to an external file in tab-delimited ASCII format. Menu : Express>Blocks>Export Attribute Information Command Entry : ATTOUT  Once performed ATTOUT command, specify file name and save path in "Enter output filename"... Read More

Command name: ATTINC  ATTINC command helps to specify attribute of blocks with incremental value, and to modify attribute value of blocks according to the sort method. This command can increase block attribute value that contains a number or letter.... Read More