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Fix AutoCAD freezing issue when editing text

A very annoying bug in AutoCAD in recent versions (2018-2023) manifests when double-clicking on text to edit, causing AutoCAD to freeze for a long time or even crash. This issue occurs with all types of text and all toolsets related to text. I have tried every troubleshooting method suggested by Autodesk, but none have been […]

Small Lisp Collection for AutoCAD

In this article, I will summarize some small AutoCAD Lisp routines that I have shared on my personal Facebook page and design groups. These Lisp routines are very small tools that are useful for solving a specific purpose, for a specific situation. All of the tools below are provided completely free of charge. You can […]

Instruction for displaying drawing on Layout with AutoCAD 2021

Instruction for displaying drawing on Layout with AutoCAD 2021 Download trial installer in 30 days for AutoCAD 2021 64bit version… here The upgrade in updated AutoCAD 2019 is remarkable with regime NewViews and Insertview which help to display drawing on Layout more conveniently and easier. We will supplement other new features in other writings later. […]

Instruction for creating and editing Tablestyle in AutoCAD

Edit Tablestyle in AutoCAD AutoCAD is technical design software developed by Autodesk firm. It is very popular and important with technical people, especially construction industry. AutoCAD interface is simple, easy to use with full of features. When implementing drawing, users can create and edit Tablestyle in AutoCAD to create statistic board as their wish. This […]

AUTOCAD SHORTCUTS

Toggle General Features Ctrl+E Toggle coordinate display Ctrl+G Toggle Grid Ctrl+E Cycle isometric planes Ctrl+F Toggle running object snaps Ctrl+H Toggle Pick Style Ctrl+Shift+H Toggle Hide pallets Ctrl+I Toggle Coords Ctrl+Shift+I Toggle Infer Constraints Manage Screen Ctrl+0 Clean Screen Ctrl+1 Property Palette Ctrl+2 Design Center Palette Ctrl+3 Tool Palette Ctrl+4 Sheet Set Palette Ctrl+6 DBConnect […]

Lisp prints drawings at the same time in CAD

Lisp prints drawings at the same time in CAD – Lisp prints most quickly I have used Lisp to print drawings at the same time in CAD since graduation. Today, we will introduce you the way to use lisp printing quickly. This is indispensable lisp cad Download lisp prints drawings at the same time to […]

Set up mode of Osnap tracking point in AutoCAD

Osnap tracking point in AutoCAD When you work with AutoCAD, mode of tracking point (Object Snap) is very important to users in creating shape and implementing technical drawing. This writing will guide you to set up Osnap tracking point. Shortcut command: OS Details of tracking modes: – END POINT: The start point – the end […]

Set up layer in AutoCAD

Set up layer in AutoCAD In all technical construction drawings, management about lines of drawing following to layer is indispensable for engineers and architects. Good at using layer allows users to perform an exact and beautiful drawing which helps to print quickly and meet the demands. This writing will guide you to set up layer […]

Summary for the most detailed methods to correct the error CAD file

Summary for the most detailed methods to correct the error CAD file Sometimes, in the working process with CAD file, we get the problems such as power-out, virus in CAD file, or cannot open the error drawing “Unable to load this drawing file because it contains inrrect or corrupted information” That really causes annoyance because […]

Set up to create Template file in AutoCAD

Set up to create Template file in AutoCAD In working process with AutoCAD, users usually have to use again and again the settings such as Text style, DimStyle, Units, Tablestyle, Layer. Therefore, after editing full of those necessary properties, we should create a template file. This writing will guide you the steps to create Template […]

How to track point to hatch? The most detailed instruction

How to track point to hatch? The most detailed instruction How to track point to hatch? The answer for the question of Mr Duong Tran – architect at HBC about the way to track point to hatch. Tracking point to hatch is usually used by architects when they draw ceramic tiles. To measure the ceramic […]

Set up dimension in CAD

Set up dimension in CAD To set up dimension in CAD, firstly you must know dimension elements of CAD. A specified dimension includes the following major elements: Dimension line: Dimension line is limited by 2 arrows (slash or any symbol). If it is linear dimension, it is perpendicular with extension lines. If it is angular […]

Insert image into CAD without error – The indispensable pocket skill

Insert image into CAD without error – The indispensable pocket skill Insert image into CAD without error (the way to insert image into CAD): Sometimes, some unnecessary errors appear, especially error of display when you insert image into CAD (logo…) and send file to customers. Step 1: Open image file you want to insert by […]

Change background color for Layout in AutoCAD

Change background color for Layout in AutoCAD Change background color for Layout in AutoCAD: When drawing CAD, black background default of Model environment will reduce eyestrain for people who use for long time. Whereas the background of Layout or Block Editor window has white or grey which does not make the drawn object clear (difficult […]

Specify superscript and subscript in CAD

Specify superscript and subscript in CAD Specify superscript and subscript in CAD (write exponent in CAD, write special character in CAD). Many people wonder using which command to write Text in AutoCAD with superscript or subscript. For example CaCO3 At this writing, we will introduce to you the way to write superscript and subscript in […]

Convert CAD to Word the most easily, quickly and exactly

Convert CAD to Word the most easily, quickly and exactly In completing part of items of a project, the period such as reporting about drawing will need to change CAD to Word to have a standard report the most professionally. Apart from that, students or teachers also need to change to Word so as to […]

Make lines smooth in AutoCAD

Make lines smooth in AutoCAD Make lines smooth in AutoCAD (Increase smoothness of lines in CAD): When drawing arc or circle, in general, after drawing, there is no problem with lines; but after zooming, the object will change to broken line, not circle or arc you want. If you do not increase smoothness of lines […]

Instruction for getting license of Autodesk software

Instruction for getting license of Autodesk software Autodesk is a famous software firm which specializes in supplying software serving for technology. Typically, they are Autocad, MAYA, 3DS Max, Revit, Inventor. Many students need this software with pirated version whereas Autodesk supply Free License for us in a period of enough time (3 years). In that […]