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Working with XREF: Controlling Appearance

July 25, 2016 by Edwin Prakoso 4 Comments

The XREF tutorial continues. This time, we learn how to modify the reference appearance in the host drawing. Clip it and change the layer properties!

Working with XREF: Understanding File Path

July 6, 2016 by Edwin Prakoso 2 Comments

In this tutorial, we cover about path type. Which one should you use? Full path, relative or no path? And how can you resolve the path when it’s broken?

Working with XREF: Attaching External Files

July 1, 2016 by Edwin Prakoso Leave a Comment

Our XREF tutorial continues. In this 2nd article, we cover how to attach a DWG file. We also introduce you to XREF options.

Working with XREF: Introduction

June 29, 2016 by Edwin Prakoso 7 Comments

This is the first part of AutoCAD XREF tutorial series. Here we learn about the concept and benefits first.

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6 Things AutoCAD Command Line Can Do for You (Infographics)

AutoCAD Command Line is the most important feature in AutoCAD. Veteran users can use two hands (one on the keyboard and the other using mouse) and draw very quickly. It is faster than relying on the GUI only.

The new users probably using GUI more than older users like me. They prefer the Ribbon and use the Command Line less. 

In this post, you can see 6 things AutoCAD Command Line can do to make your life easier. You don’t have to use them all, but at least you know it can be done. If you think it’s good, use it. But if you don’t like it, leave it.

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