AutoCAD tutorials for Advanced users
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Basic Tools Review
The default mode for selecting objects (e.g. in edit commands) is to use your pickbox to select objects one at…
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How to use selection Cycling
It is not always possible to place your pickbox over only one object (the one you want to select) when…
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How to create and use Groups
Selection sets are normally temporary but it is possible to Group objects together into a more permanent selection set. Groups…
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How to use quick Select & Properties
You can use Qselect (quick select) to automatically find objects that match specific criteria. when you use this tool you…
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How to use Express Tools
AutoCAD Express Tools is a collection of productivity tools to help you work more efficiently in AutoCAD. these tools can…
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How to use Xref (Overview)
Using an eXternal reference file (Xref) in the current drawing is similar to using Insert to insert a drawing file…
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How to use Layers & Other Dependent Symbols
When you Insert drawing files into the current drawing, layers of the inserted file are copied if they do not…
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How to use Overlay vs Attachment
You could reference component drawing files in a sub-assembly drawing file (first level host) then reference this sub-assembly file in…
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How to manage Xref Paths
You have the option of selecting Retain Path when you attach a new Xref to the current drawing. if Retain…
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How to bind Xrefs
When you distribute or archive host drawings (that contain Xrefs) you may want to Save a copy of the host…
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