April 10, 2023
Create Attributes with AutoCAD – Part 2
Attribute definitions are comprised of three primary components: Tags, Prompts, and “Default” text. A tag identifies the attribute and allows us to categorize it “behind the scenes”. Prompts can act as a set of instructions and ask us to input unique data that relates to the attribute itself. Default text can be used as the…
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Ariel Rejtman
April 10, 2023
Create Attributes with AutoCAD – Part 1
Blocks in AutoCAD can contain many objects, parameters, and actions that allow us to expedite tedious drafting processes and enhance our drawings. We can add more text-based data to our blocks by creating attribute definitions within them. Each attribute definition can contain a multitude of settings and modes that change how the attribute is displayed…
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Ariel Rejtman
January 9, 2023
The Multileader Style Manager in AutoCAD
Preparing our Multileaders with specific fonts, sizes, appearances, and other formatting options is a great way to save time and guarantee that our MLeaders are consistent. Many options can change how your MLeader functions and displays data. This is the third part of our three-part series on Leaders, MLeaders, and The Multileader Style Manager. For…
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Ariel Rejtman
January 9, 2023
Creating MLeaders with AutoCAD
The original Leader tool was primarily used for many years, yet seems to be superseded by a new tool called the Multileader in later iterations of AutoCAD. With more options to group leaders and control their properties via the “Multileader Style Manager”, Multileaders improved our efficiency when creating callouts and annotations. We can use the…
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Ariel Rejtman
January 9, 2023
Creating Leaders with AutoCAD
Creating callouts and other annotations can be time-consuming if we want them to be consistent in our AutoCAD drawings. Instead of using simple lines to create arrows and leaders, AutoCAD has a function that allows us to create leaders with specific settings and formatting options. Not only can we associate text with our leaders, but…
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Ariel Rejtman
November 3, 2022
Mid Between Two Points with AutoCAD
When drafting, we sometimes need to find the center of two points that isn’t a Midpoint or other “Snap”. By holding down the “Shift” key and right-clicking, we can activate a unique menu that has the “Mid Between Two Points” command. This useful tool allows us to find the exact location between two other points.…
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Ariel Rejtman
January 13, 2022
The Action Recorder in AutoCAD
Performing tedious and repetitive tasks in AutoCAD can be time-consuming. Thankfully, AutoCAD has a powerful tool called the “Action Recorder”, and it allows us to automate a sequence of tasks that can be “repeated” when necessary. Most commands work well with the Action Recorder, and the Command Line is a great way to use it…
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Ariel Rejtman
January 5, 2022
Convert DWGs into DGNs with AutoCAD
While AutoCAD allows us to work with DWG files, there are times when we need to convert our DWGs into DGN files in order for them to be compatible with other CAD programs. The “Export” tool allows us to do this with tons of customization and keeps a lot of our data. References can be…
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Ariel Rejtman
December 3, 2021
Create Wipeouts with AutoCAD
After drawing and compiling thousands of objects that constitute our construction documents, there are instances in which we need to hide certain portions of our sheets without deleting their contents. We can do this with Wipeouts in AutoCAD. While it’s quick to create wipeouts from scratch, it’s actually more efficient to use existing polylines and…
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Ariel Rejtman
September 14, 2021
Using Layer States with Viewports in AutoCAD
After our Layer States are created, we can use them to display specific objects from different disciplines. Each of our viewports can use different Layer States, allowing us to show specific information on the same layout and sheet. Toggling between different layer states for our viewports is easy and efficient in AutoCAD. For more information,…
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