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The -XREF command is used to attach a DWG file as an external reference. Command Prompts: Enter an option[?/Bind/Detach/Path/Unload/Reload/Overlay/Attach] <Attach>:Specify insertion point or [Scale/X/Y/Z/Rotate/Pscale/PX/PY/PZ/PRotate]:... Read More

The XCLIP command is used to clip selected external reference or block reference by clipping its specified boundary. Command Access: Ribbon : Modify > Clip > ErefCommand : XCLIPShortcut : select the external reference and right-click, and then... Read More

The NCOPY command is used to copy objects that contained in an external reference, block, or DGN reference image. Command Access: Command : NCOPY Command Prompts: Select nested objects to copy: Specify base point or [Displacement/Multiple] : Second... Read More

Compound objects like polylines (PLINE), dimensions (DIMSTYLE), hatches (HATCH ) or block references (BLOCK) can be converted into individual elements.     Explode Dimensions and Hatches When a dimension or a hatch is exploded (XPLODE), the... Read More

When you select objects with a pointing device, grips will be displayed at strategic points on objects as small filled squares or arrow. Grips can be dragged to edit objects directly and quickly. Stretch with Grips When you drag selected grips to... 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

Define custom properties for the dynamic block by specifying positions, distances, and angles for geometry in the block. You add parameters (BPARAMETER) to a dynamic block definition in the Block Editor. In the Block Editor (BEDIT), parameters have... Read More

For each conceptual grouping (like doors or windows), a new LAYER can be established, named and be given common properties. To control the visibility and object properties of a lot of objects simultaneously, you can organize objects into layers. ... Read More

The XLINE command is used to create infinitely long straight lines. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Draw > XLINEMenu : Draw > Construction LineCommand : XLINE Command Prompts: Specify a point or [Hor/Ver/Ang/Bisect/Offset]: Function... Read More

The VPCLIP command is used to clip the object in layout viewport and adjust the viewport frame shape. Command Access: Menu : Modify > Clip> Viewport Command : VPCLIP Command Prompts: Select viewport to clip:Select clipping object or [Polygonal]... Read More