January 30, 2012

Set default system variables in acaddoc.lsp

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Do you find your system variables change often? Do you have to set it back to default regularly? Why not set them by default in acaddoc.lsp? Read how you can set system variables in acaddoc.lsp. And see some common variables listed here.

Have you used parametric design in AutoCAD?

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AutoCAD has parametric design capabilities since AutoCAD 2010. Have you used it? I don’t use it much because it doesn’t fit my workflow. I only use it for blocks, which work fine for me. However, you may have different story. Share your experience here!
Not familiar with parametric design yet? Beginners can check tutorial videos from AutoCAD Exchange, by Robert Green. Don’t forget to check it!

AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Sheet Set video

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Looking for resources to learn AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT Sheet Set? Kate Morrical has tutorial videos!

What’s your opinion about CAD notes so far? Tell it in one word!

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Do you like what we’re doing here on CAD notes? Do you find this site is useful? Share your thoughts. And help us to improve this site further! You may tell your thoughts in one word!

The killer tool palette macros, download it here!

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Have you tried the tip to create 11 killer macros for viewports? If you’re too busy to follow all the steps, you can just download it here!

Eleven Killer Tool palette Macros for working with AutoCAD Viewports

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If you work with AutoCAD layout, these 11 killer macros will help you. For easier access, we put all the macros in tool palettes. A must read if you want to work with viewport faster! Another great post by Paul Munford.

Command line only express tools: Have you used them?

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Express tools are great to help us vanilla AutoCAD users. But do you know there are hidden tools, that we only can use them by typing the command in command line?

AutoCAD Block Can’t be Inserted Using Non-uniform Scale

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If you can’t disable uniform scale option when inserting AutoCAD block, this is the guide how you can fix it.