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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

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

The LOFT command is used to create 3D solids or surfaces by several cross sections. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D > Modeling > Extrude > LoftMenu : Draw> Modeling > Loft Command : LOFT Command Prompts: Select cross sections in lofting... Read More

Place a mask object behind selected text or mtext. The rectangular mask is offset from the text by a specified value. Menu: Express tools>Text Tools>Text Mask Command Entry: TEXTMASK Command line prompts as follows: Current settings : Offset... Read More

Function Description: The DIVMESHSPHEREHEIGHT system variable is used to set the number of subdivisions between the two axis endpoints of mesh sphere. Type : Integer Saved in : User-settings Initial value : 6 This setting could affect the new mesh... Read More

The SELECT command is used to place the selected objects to "last" selection set. Command Access: Command : SELECT Command Prompts: Select object:Expects a point or Window/Last/Crossing/BOX/ALL/Fence/WPolygon/CPolygon/Group/Add/Remove/Multiple... 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

The LIMITS command is used to set up the boundaries of grid and control its display in current model or named layout. Command Access: Menu : Format > Drawing LimitsCommand : LIMITS Command Prompts: Specify lower left corner or [ON/OFF] <0.0000,... 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

Function Description: The PDSIZE system variable is used to set the display size of point objects. Type : Real Saved in : Drawing Initial value : 0.0000 System Variable Value: 0 : create points at 5 percent of the drawing area height>0 : specify... Read More