Category Archives: TIPS

How to copy code from the internet and this blog.

Posted on June 22, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

So I received a question about how to copy code in general. I made my first video and instead of posting it here and taking up the limited amount of memory that WordPress allows, I posted it at YouTube.com This will show … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Walk Blocks

Posted on June 20, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

This is one of the coolest LISP programs because it takes the same idea and the LAYWALK command which lets you isolate objects that reside on a given layer. In regards to blocks – This lets you locate blocks in … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Divide Polyline Segment

Posted on June 20, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

If youve ever tried the DIVIDE command on a Poly Line, You know the frustration that usually follows that adventure. Here is a great Routine that allows you to easily do this task. Note that places “Points” as the division … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Improved MLINE (Multiline)

Posted on June 17, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

For those of you who like to use the MLINE command, this is for you. For those who don’t know what the MLINE command is – It lets you create 2 parallel lines and you get to specify the distance … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Connect Endpoints To Make PolyLine

Posted on June 8, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

I found this today and thought That I’d share it here because it is really cool. If you need to make a POLYLINE of objects that continuously touch at their endpoints, this ones for you. Here’s how: EJA <enter> to … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Dimension Extension Line Toggle

Posted on June 7, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

Simple and sweet. This one is one that I use all of the time when I have dimension extension lines that overlap objects in my drawing. Before i found this LISP, I used the properties palette to achieve this. But … Continue reading →

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How To Use STRETCH

Posted on June 6, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

Here is a great tool that is underused and not understood by many. The STRETCH command will allow you to adjust/move objects like a window or door opening without having to do much effort on your part. The hard part … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Add a Calendar To Your Drawing

Posted on June 5, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

I don’t know how useful this is. I just think it is cool because I tend to not know what the date is and now I can have a date and calendar in my drawing… Here’s how: CALENDAR <enter> to … Continue reading →

Posted in AutoLISP, Text, TIPS | 1 Comment

AutoLISP: Dim Text OverRide

Posted on June 3, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

Although you do not really need a LISP routine to accomplish this task (as seen in THIS post). This particular routine is great because it also has an extra option to clear existing text overrides. I use this routine to … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Fillet Match Radius

Posted on June 3, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

This is my 101st post. I missed the 100th post. I am proud that this blog was only started in November and yet has so many posts. Hopefully I can continue to find helpful stuff for you to make your … Continue reading →

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