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In this section, we are going to use a rotation parameter and rotate action to add a dynamic rotate function to view index symbols (English system) which are frequently used in architectural drawings. 1. Draw a drawing Draw a view index symbol and... Read More

You can statistics the quantity of various blocks through this function. Menu : Express>Blocks>Statistics Blocks Number Command Entry : TJNUM Once this command is performed, its dialog box will popup. Under Stat. Condition, you can input a... Read More

Function Description: The GRIPMULTIFUNCTIONAL system variable is used to control the access way for multiple function grip option. Type : Bitcode Saved in : Registry Initial value : 3 Range : 0,1,2,3 System Variable Value: 0 : the multiple function... Read More

The Change Block Color function Modify the block color quickly. Menu: Express>Blocks>Change Block Color Command Entry: bchgcol Operation steps: 1.Start the command. 2.Input new color number, here we input 30 for example. 3.Select block objects... Read More

For the Array function of Dynamic Block we need to use Array Action, we use Array Action to match with Linear Parameter, Polar Parameter, XY Parameter to achieve various Arrays. Linear Array As below, we will use Array to achieve a fast draw and... Read More

We use the Polar Stretch function of Dynamic Blocks to draw the section symbol in this section. 1.Draw Graphics Drawing includes the attribute text which can be modified as you need as below:   2.Mirror graphics   3. Define blocks Define all the... Read More

During a mechanical design, we often need to change the position as well as the dimension of the keyway. In this section, we will add Linear Tensile function for the keyway on the step shaft. Add linear parameter   2. Add stretch action Click the... Read More

Alignment Parameter can give dynamic blocks the function of alignment automatically, which can save the step of rotating the blocks. 1. Add a alignment parameter for a roughness symbol Draw a roughness symbol in the Block Editor (BEDIT). Select the... Read More

As the main organizational tool for drawings, LAYER can be used to group information by function and to enforce LINETYPE , COLOR and other standards. The following settings can be controlled: the default color, default linetype and lineweight ... Read More

The DDEDIT command is used to edit single line text, dimension text, definitions of attribute and functional control frames. Command Access: Menu : Text > Edit Command : DDEDITShortcut:  select text object and right-click, and then select "Mtext... Read More