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The SETVAR command is used to list or change values of system variables. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Utilities > Measure > SETVARMenu : Tools > Inquiry > Set VariableCommand : SETVAR Command Prompts: Select variable name or [?]:... Read More

The SETTINGS command is used to open the "Drafting Settings" dialog box. Command Access: Command : SETTINGS Function Description:   Read More

Function Description: The SETBYLAYERMODE system variable is used to control which property are selected for SETBLAYER command. Type : Integer Saved in : Registry Initial value : 255 Range : 0,1,2,4,8,16,32,64,128 The setting is stored as a bitcode... Read More

This function is used to set the path of an Excel file. Menu : Express>AutoXlsTable>Path Settings Command Entry : CAOT_AUTOXLSTABLE_USINGPATH Operation steps : 1. Start the command and a dialog box will pop up as below. 2. In the dialog box ... Read More

Function Description: The DIMBLK system variable is used to set the display of arrow block on the end extension line. Type : Strings Saved in : Drawing Initial value : "" Users could enter a Period "." to restore default settings.Note: the annotative... Read More

Function Description: The BPARAMETERSIZE system variable is used to set displaying size of parameter text and parts relative to screen in block editor. Type : Integer Saved in : Registry Initial value : 12 Range : 1 ~ 255 The valid value is an... Read More

If you use the setup wizard, it will guide you step by step through the basic drawing settings. In the wizard there are two options, which help you with setting up a drawing: Quick Setup: You can define the measurement units, the precision, with... Read More

To check the status of certain system variables, you can use the SETVAR command. After issuing the command, type? to begin the list, then apply an optional filter. For example entering DIM* will show all the dimension variables. Read More

For mechanical designs, we often need to stretch the keyway to a certain length. Now, let us see how to realize an accurate stretch. Pick linear parameter in block editor (BEDIT), click entry frame which is on the right side of" distance type" on the... 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