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The CAD Times", Issue #018 -- AutoCAD Tips
January 19, 2010

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Issue #18, January 2010

Happy New Year All!

Let's start the New Year off with 4 fresh AutoCAD Tips...


This Month's AutoCAD Tips

AutoCAD's Multiple Entity Stretch

For this TIP you need to have the Express Tools installed. One of the commands that I use all the time is the STRETCH. Sometimes it is a challenge... Click here to read more about "AutoCAD – Multiple Entity Stretch"


AutoCAD Snap “From”

AutoCAD snap “FROM” is another one of those snap options that I just love and use often. The FROM snap option allows you to move an object a specific...Click here to read more about "AutoCAD Snap “From”"

Using Fields

For this TIP I will assume that you are familiar with the MTEXT command. If your office is anything like the one I work in then there is at least one... Click here to read more about "AutoCAD – Using Fields"

Inputting Survey Bearings

Once in a while I will be asked to draw a site plan from scratch. It is easy enough to go on the internet and find and aerial shot of the site you

Click here to read more about "Inputting Survey Bearings in AutoCAD"


AutoCAD Questions and Answers Section

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Where can I find all the shortcut commands for AutoCAD?

Q. by Sandeep (Pune,Maharashtra,India)

A. Click here to read the answer for AutoCAD's short cut commands...


Relief for Haiti

Here are some ways to help the victims of Haiti's Earthquake.


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