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Function Description: The BTMARKDISPLAY system variable is used to control whether to display value set marker for dynamic block reference. Type : Integer Saved in : Registry Initial value : 1 Range : 0,1 System Variable Value:  0 : specify to not... Read More

There are many methods to generate duplicates of objects in your drawing, such as COPY , OFFSET , MIRROR and ARRAY . Copy Objects Duplicates of objects can be generated at a specified distance and direction from the originals. Use coordinates,... Read More

You can use object properties or object types to include or exclude objects in or from a selection set. If you want to filter selection sets by property (like color) and by object type, you can use Quick Select (QSELECT) from the Properties palette ... Read More

Create Groups A GROUP  is a saved set of objects. You can name the groups that you build and add a description for it. Copies of the group will be given the default name as is *Ax and is considered unnamed. .Nested groups can also be ungrouped to... Read More

A SPLINE is a smooth curve, which passes through or near a given set of points, . You can draw a spline by specifying series of points , start tangents and end tangents. You can use two methods for creating splines: Create spline curves with the... Read More

Polar tracking is used to display temporary alignment paths defined by the polar angles you specify, while you are creating or modifying objects. You can set the angle base (ANGBASE)direction in the Drawing Units dialog box. Alignment paths and... Read More

Current layer settings can be saved to a layer state, which can be changed and its layer settings restored to the drawing later. Save Layer States Layer states like on or locked and layer properties (LAYER) are all layer settings, which can be saved... Read More

You can use a drawing template file, which contains standard settings. Drawing template files have a .dwt file extension. You can choose one of the supplied template files or you can create your own templates.     Create a Drawing Template File If... Read More

If you use the setup wizard, it will guide you step by step through the basic drawing settings. In the wizard there are two options, which help you with setting up a drawing: Quick Setup: You can define the measurement units, the precision, with... Read More

If you want to start a new drawing from scratch, you can use the settings from a default drawing template file. Use the Startup Dialog Box If you want to display the Startup dialog box, the following conditions must be met: The STARTUP system... Read More