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If you open the ORTHOMODE  , cursor movement is restricted to horizontal and vertical, then you can create and modify drawings more accurately and conveniently. You can turn the Ortho mode on or off by Ortho button on the status bar or press F8 key... Read More

The ORTHO command is used to restrict cross cursor moving in horizontal or vertical direction. Command Access: Menu : Tools > Drafting SettingsStatues bar : ORTHOCommand : ORTHOShortcut : F8 Command Prompts: Enter mode [ON/OFF] : Function... Read More

Function Description: The ORTHOMODE system variable is used to constrain cursor movement in perpendicular direction. Type : Integer Saved in : Drawing Initial value : 0 Range : 0,1 When the ORTHOMODE is on, the cursor could move horizontally and... Read More

Function Description: The UCSBASE system variable is used to store the the name of UCS that defined the original point and direction for ortho UCS settings. Type : Strings Saved in : Drawing Initial value : "" The valid value could be any named UCS. ... Read More

Function Description: The PUCSBASE system variable is used to store the UCS name defines origin and orientation for ortho UCS settings (only in paper space). Type : Strings Saved in : Drawing Initial value : "" Read More

Function Description: The AUTOSNAP system variable is used to control the display of the Auto snap marker, tooltip, and magnet. Type : Integer Saved in : Registry Initial value : 63 Range : 0,1,2,4,8,16,32 System Variable Value: 0 : turn off auto... Read More

It is great to know that GstarCAD offers a keys combination that helps modify basic objects quickly. Many people don‟t realize that using shift combinations can increase their productivity. Here is a little list that might interest you: 1. Hold ... Read More

Objects can be moved to a different location or rotated to a new orientation. Move Objects To move objects at a specified distance or direction from the originals, you can use coordinates, grid snap, object snaps and other tools. Specify Distance... Read More

The UCS command is used to set the origin and direction of current UCS. Command Access: Ribbon : View > Ordinate > UCS Menu : Tools > New UCS > WorldCommand : UCSShortcut : right-click on the UCS icon and select one option Command Prompts... Read More

Function Description: The TEMPOVERRIDES system variable is used to turn temporarily override keys on or off for drawing. Type : Integer Saved in : Registry Initial value : 1 Range : 0,1 Users could temporarily open or close a certain drawing... Read More