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Keep the Template Simple: Import from External Files

June 27, 2017 by Edwin Prakoso Leave a Comment

We continue to cover how you can keep your template simple. In this article, we cover how you can import settings from another file. You can import them selectively or all of them at once.

BCOUNT alternative for AutoCAD LT

February 24, 2016 by Edwin Prakoso 5 Comments

QSELECT result

Can’t find BCOUNT on AutoCAD LT? Don’t worry, there’s a workaround to count blocks in your drawing quickly!

How to Prevent/Allow Exploding AutoCAD Block

July 8, 2015 by Edwin Prakoso 3 Comments

You can prevent or allow AutoCAD block from exploding. Read how you can prevent explode AutoCAD blocks accidentally!

How to use more reference point in your AutoCAD block

February 3, 2015 by Edwin Prakoso 1 Comment

Do you know that you can define multiple insertion point in AutoCAD block? You can also work with multiple grips in block, not only insertion point!

My new block attributes are not showing after block edit/replace

December 12, 2014 by Edwin Prakoso 11 Comments

You add/delete or modify attributes in your AutoCAD block, then save the block and close block editor. However, you see the attributes are not updated. This is the solution.

4 ways to modify block definition

July 29, 2013 by Edwin Prakoso 16 Comments

block and references

Do you need to modify your AutoCAD block definition? See these 4 ways to do it here!

How to: Edit block attributes in Microsoft Excel

May 16, 2013 by Edwin Prakoso 19 Comments

Do you need to modify many attributes in your AutoCAD drawing? If you wish you can edit them in Microsoft Excel, you can read how to do it here.

Why you should use AutoCAD blocks

January 4, 2013 by Edwin Prakoso 15 Comments

AutoCAD blocks can increase your productivity significantly. See why you should use block and optimize your blocks library to help your productivity here. Not only reduce boring repetitive tasks, it can also make your drawing smarter!

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