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If you open the ORTHOMODE  , cursor movement is restricted to horizontal and vertical, then you can create and modify drawings more accurately and conveniently. You can turn the Ortho mode on or off by Ortho button on the status bar or press F8 key... Read More

Function Description: The ORTHOMODE system variable is used to constrain cursor movement in perpendicular direction. Type : Integer Saved in : Drawing Initial value : 0 Range : 0,1 When the ORTHOMODE is on, the cursor could move horizontally and... Read More

It is great to know that GstarCAD offers a keys combination that helps modify basic objects quickly. Many people don‟t realize that using shift combinations can increase their productivity. Here is a little list that might interest you: 1. Hold ... Read More

Function Description: The AUTOSNAP system variable is used to control the display of the Auto snap marker, tooltip, and magnet. Type : Integer Saved in : Registry Initial value : 63 Range : 0,1,2,4,8,16,32 System Variable Value: 0 : turn off auto... Read More

The ORTHO command is used to restrict cross cursor moving in horizontal or vertical direction. Command Access: Menu : Tools > Drafting SettingsStatues bar : ORTHOCommand : ORTHOShortcut : F8 Command Prompts: Enter mode [ON/OFF] : Function... Read More

The SOLVIEW command is used to create orthogonal views, layers and layout viewports for 3D solids. Command Access: Menu : Draw> Modeling> Setup>View Command: SOLVIEW Command Prompts: Enter an option [Ucs(U)/Ortho(O)/Auxiliary(A)/Section(S)]:... Read More

The OSNAP command is used to set object snap modes. Command Access: Menu: Tools > Drafting SettingsStatus bar: Object SnapCommand : OSNAPShortcut : F3Shortcut : Press SHIFT key and right-click; select "Osnap Settings…" Command Description: Users... Read More

Function Description: The POLARMODE system variable is used to set for polar tracking and object snap tracking. Type : Bitcode Saved in : Registry Initial value : 0 The setting is stored as a bitcode using the sum of listed system variable values.... Read More

You can save and restore model viewport arrangements by name. Viewports and views don't need to be set up every time. Viewport arrangements can be saved and later restored with command VPORTS . Available viewport arrangements can be listed,... Read More

The SHADEMODE command is used to set the visual style for current viewport. Command Access: Command : SHADEMODE Command Prompts: [2dwireframe/3dwireframe/Hidden/Realistic/Conceptual/Other]: Function Description: Note: to show the light emitted from... Read More