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Can you add pictures into Autocad, and control the scale properties?Basically, I was told that you can take a picture of lets say, a piece of drilling equipment. Upload it into Autocad , scale it to whatever you wish, edit compatibility between different versions of LTCan I take dwgs from Autocad 2012 LT back into the previous version of LT to work on them and if so how Permalink -- click for full blog post "compatibility between different versions of LT" Plotting TextI would like to find out if there is a way to plot text in a filled or colored in method as shown on the Plot Preview screen Permalink -- click for full blog post "Plotting Text" isolate and unisolatewhen working in paper space, I'd isolate a layer to change some settings then when i unisolate the layers located in the view port shows back up but turns Permalink -- click for full blog post "isolate and unisolate " AutoCAD Scale Mix UpHi, I'm in a bit of a bind and am wondering if you could help! It has been quite a while since I did AutoCAD drawings (couple of years) and cannot remember Permalink -- click for full blog post "AutoCAD Scale Mix Up " DIMENSIONS SIZEBasically I am a beginner to AutoCAD however I am starting to do drawings for my company. However I can do all the 2D stuff, but when I put them in viewports Permalink -- click for full blog post "DIMENSIONS SIZE" Wood Grain Pattern on Soild ObjectsI am using AutoCAD 2004. I am making 3D objects that are going to be made out of wood. I would like the shade or color of the object to have a natural Permalink -- click for full blog post "Wood Grain Pattern on Soild Objects" Inserting PDF Files Into drawingsI am trying to insert a PDF file onto a drawing. I have a very detailed submittable I want to insert into one of my drawings, the vendor will not send Permalink -- click for full blog post "Inserting PDF Files Into drawings" LOCKED X-REFHow do I lock my x-ref drawing in my sheet without having it fade out? My fade control is already set at a -90. Thank Permalink -- click for full blog post "LOCKED X-REF" Custom linetypes will not plot when batch plotting (publish)I created a custom linetype using a shape (.shp) file I created. It appears when plotting individually, but not when trying to publish. No error message Permalink -- click for full blog post "Custom linetypes will not plot when batch plotting (publish)" Re-Ordering AutoCAD EntitiesDear Sir, I am in trouble with re-ordering the entities within a selection (for example by ssget function). I have tried to denote an exact serial number Permalink -- click for full blog post "Re-Ordering AutoCAD Entities" Adding attributes to existing blocks.Is it possible to add attributes to existing blocks? I tried to do it within block editor but it doesn't seem to work Permalink -- click for full blog post "Adding attributes to existing blocks." 1:1 Paper ErrorWhy does the paper cut off before the full dwg is printed when printing 1:1? I have input a custom paper size of 594x8800 however the paper is cutting Permalink -- click for full blog post "1:1 Paper Error" Point Dimension Autocad 2004In standard Autocad, can you have a dimension box or something that would give me the X & Y dimension of a point. Almost similar if you were to do a LIST? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Point Dimension Autocad 2004" AutoCAD Document ManagementHow to set up a smart AutoCAD document management system for your office. Permalink -- click for full blog post "AutoCAD Document Management" Window selection method very slowI am using Autocad 2000. Was working in a certain drawing and all of a sudden when I want to make a selection by window method, I have to sit and wait Permalink -- click for full blog post "Window selection method very slow" Unwanted X marking in PlottingGood day! My name is Joey working as Autocad operator. I have a problem with plotting my drawing using Autocad 2007. X marking is shown in paper space, Permalink -- click for full blog post "Unwanted X marking in Plotting" Furniture BlocksI'm trying to insert furniture into my AutoCAD drawing. However, once I insert it it asks for an insertion point than another opposite corner insertion Permalink -- click for full blog post "Furniture Blocks" Editing an Older Drawing and Adding New BlocksI can open the original file and draw lines, shapes. etc., but as soon as I import a new block into the design, my problems start. Although their not apparent Permalink -- click for full blog post "Editing an Older Drawing and Adding New Blocks" Tiny House Floor PlansVarious downloadable tiny house floor plans, ranging in size from moveable extremely small homes to relatively small permanent houses. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tiny House Floor Plans" Computer Aided Drafting Career InformationAnswers to your questions about computer aided drafting career information. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Computer Aided Drafting Career Information" Digital Fashion ProI found this link a little while ago. I purchased the Digital Fashion Pro one. I have to say that I like it a lot. Thanks for the help. T. Smith - Fashion Permalink -- click for full blog post "Digital Fashion Pro" Missing Map Dropdown MenuI have AutoCAD 3D Map 2012. When I switch to Map Classic Workspace the Map dropdown menu is missing. All the other dropdown menus are there e.g., File, Permalink -- click for full blog post "Missing Map Dropdown Menu" Auto Cad for a fabrication businessI am running a metal fabrication business and would like to know if I can input the weight of the sheet of material I am cutting from and draw the designs, Permalink -- click for full blog post "Auto Cad for a fabrication business" Zoom Extents MysteryI have a 2d drawing in model space, and when I hit Zoom Extents, everything disappears, as if the entities all changed to background color. The only way Permalink -- click for full blog post "Zoom Extents Mystery" Layer Properties Manager OverridesIs it possible to change a layer color in sheet file, so that it always updates when background files are updated? I am having an issue where the layer Permalink -- click for full blog post "Layer Properties Manager Overrides" AutoCAD Right Click MenuI was working on a drawing and I held the shift key down for to long. A notice appeared about filter keys. I clicked on cancel. Now when I right click Permalink -- click for full blog post "AutoCAD Right Click Menu" showoff.comYou have an article referencing showoff.com on your website and we wish to THANK YOU! And tell you about the many enhancements that have been included Permalink -- click for full blog post "showoff.com" Free AutoCAD Hatch PatternsGreat resource for downloading free AutoCAD hatch patterns. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Free AutoCAD Hatch Patterns" When Changing Color of Lines AutoCAD Shuts DownI have a Vista 64 bit home premium gateway running AutoCAD 2009. When I try to change the color of the line from the the properties panel in the home Permalink -- click for full blog post "When Changing Color of Lines AutoCAD Shuts Down" Viewport border not shown in paper space.I am working with AutoCAD 2009 with Carlson Survey software addon. When working in paper space with one viewport (on defpoints layer) the viewport border Permalink -- click for full blog post "Viewport border not shown in paper space." I cannot see polylines on my drawingI have drawn polylines on a floor plan (width 50) however I cannot see them until I hover over them or highlight them. I have checked draw order and 'brought Permalink -- click for full blog post "I cannot see polylines on my drawing" Importing pc3 plot styles created in 2008 into 2012.I have upgraded to Auto Cad 2012 from 2008 and the plot styles that were working in 2008 are listed as missing in 2012. How do I import pc3 files? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Importing pc3 plot styles created in 2008 into 2012." Unit relatedI want to type 0.75 for an offset and have it measure on my screen as 19.05mm(because 0.75inches = 19.05mm) can this be done? please hel Permalink -- click for full blog post "Unit related" Create Your Own Website OnlineLearn how to create your own website online to sell your services, products or information. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Create Your Own Website Online" Screening of Layers in AutoCADI want to know how to do screening for individual layers in AutoCAD. I want to set each layer to a different screening percentage. When I use layers this Permalink -- click for full blog post "Screening of Layers in AutoCAD" XRef TransparencyI am just starting to use AutoCAD 2011 after spending years using 2006. When I insert an XRef into my model space it shows up grayed out. I am not doing Permalink -- click for full blog post "XRef Transparency" Missing Blocks in DrawingI received a drawing from our contractor and proceeded to open the drawing on AutoCAD 2009 and as I opened the drawing several items were missing. So Permalink -- click for full blog post "Missing Blocks in Drawing" Converting from Newer Addition to OlderI currently have 2009 and having troubles opening file because they are done in a newer version, how do I convert them Permalink -- click for full blog post "Converting from Newer Addition to Older" Dimensions Disappear Under Viewport.The model is in 3D. The viewport must be 3dhidden with a pot shade of hidden legacy. When changing this, all the dimensions that were in paperspace went Permalink -- click for full blog post "Dimensions Disappear Under Viewport." How do I plot a 24x36 drawing to an 11x17 sheet?I receive drawings that are 24x36 and my employer does his changes on them and would like them plotted to 11x17. If I change my paper size a good part Permalink -- click for full blog post "How do I plot a 24x36 drawing to an 11x17 sheet?" DWG to JPGI am trying to save a DWG file as a jpg file so I can upload it to the internet. What process would I have to do to make this happen. I am trying to upload Permalink -- click for full blog post "DWG to JPG" Line Won't Color by LayerA new line drawn will always be yellow. I can't get it to use the default bylayer color. I can manually change to bylayer in properties box, but I don't Permalink -- click for full blog post "Line Won't Color by Layer" AutoCAD and LT Layer Manager CompatibilityI use AutoCAD LT 2011 and am working on files from an office that has full AutoCAD. There are several XREF's to my main drawing. I set up my sheets in Permalink -- click for full blog post "AutoCAD and LT Layer Manager Compatibility" CAD School InformationWhether you are looking for an offline or online CAD school, be sure to check these helpful resources. Permalink -- click for full blog post "CAD School Information" AutoCAD Free DownloadGet the latest version of the number one CAD software with an AutoCAD free download. Permalink -- click for full blog post "AutoCAD Free Download" Free CAD SoftwareFree CAD software downloads available for your use. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Free CAD Software" AutoCAD Student EditionGood news for students, teachers and CAD veterans; the AutoCAD student edition is free. Permalink -- click for full blog post "AutoCAD Student Edition" Freezing VS. Turning Off LayersThis question is related to drawing HVAC, piping and plumbing. What is the difference between freezing a layer and turning it off? Is there a benefit Permalink -- click for full blog post "Freezing VS. Turning Off Layers" |