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Function Description: The NORTHDIRECTION system variable is used to specify the angle between the Y axis of WCS and north of grid. Type : Real Saved in : Drawing Initial value : 0.0000 This system variable is not affected by AUNITS and AUPREC. Read More

This enhanced version of the OFFSET command offers several advantages over the standard command, including layer control, undo, and a multiple option. Menu : Express tools>Modify>Extended Offset Command Entry : EXOFFSET Specify offset distance... Read More

There are many methods to generate duplicates of objects in your drawing, such as COPY , OFFSET , MIRROR and ARRAY . Copy Objects Duplicates of objects can be generated at a specified distance and direction from the originals. Use coordinates,... Read More

Open Block Editor (BEDIT), choose the Angle offset from 0°to 30°in the action property, save and exit the block editor Select the Dynamic Block and then move the right side grip. You will find it can only move in the direction of 30°as it is... Read More

In the Block Editor (BEDIT), select the linear parameters, change the number of grips to "1" in the properties panel.   Save and exit the Block Editor, choose the Dynamic Block, you will find that one grip has disappeared, as shown below. In fact,... Read More

The TEXTTOFRONT command is used to place text and annotation to the front of other objects. Command Access: Command : TEXTTOFRONT Menu : Tools > Drawing order> Bring Annotations to Front> Text Objects Only Command Prompts: Bring to front ... Read More

The SURFOFFSET command or click Ribbon – Surface -SURFOFFSET, to create a parallel surface at a specified distance from the original surface. Command Access :  Command : SURFOFFSET After selecting the surface and pressing enter, you will get 4... Read More

The SOLPROF command is used to create a 2D profile of 3D solid and display it in layout viewport. Command Access: Menu : Draw > Modeling > Setup> Profile Command : SOLPROF Command Prompts: Select object:Display hidden profile lines on... Read More

The OFFSET command is used to create concentric circles, parallel lines and parallel curves. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Modify > OffsetMenu : Modify > OffsetCommand : OFFSET Command Prompts: Current settings: Erase source=No Layer... Read More

The LOGFILEOFF command is used to close the command history of log files that opened by the LOGFILEON command. Command Access: Command : LOGFILEOFF Function Description: It will stop recording the text window and close log files. Each drawing saves a... Read More