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Function Description: The DIMALTU system variable is used to set unit formats for alternate units of all dimension sub styles(except angular dimension). Type : Integer Saved in : Drawing Initial value : 2 Range : 1 ~ 8 System Variable Value: 1 :... Read More

Function Description: The LUNITS system variable is used to set the linear units format for creating objects. Type : Integer Saved in : Drawing Initial value : 2 Range : 1,2,3,4,5 System Variable Value: 1 : scientific 2 : decimal3 : engineering4 :... Read More

The UNITS command is used to control the display of format and precision of coordinate and angle. Command Access: Menu : Application menu > Drawing Utilities > Units.. Menu : Format > UnitsCommand : UNITS Function Description: Uses could... Read More

Function Description: The DIMDEC system variable is used to set the number of decimal places in main units for dimensions. Type : Integer Saved in : Drawing Initial value : 4 (Imperial) or 2 (Metric) The precious is based on selected units or angle... Read More

The DSETTINGS command used to set drawing unit, grid and snap, creating end editing object, display and 3D objects. Command Access: Menu : Tools > Drafting Settings...Command : DSETTINGS Function Description:   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

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

Create a temporary selection set of objects. Menu : Express>Selection>Get Selection Set Command Entry : GETSEL Select an object on the Source layer: Use a selection set method or press ENTER for all layers Select an object of the Type you want:... 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

You can use object properties or object types to include or exclude objects in or from a selection set. If you want to filter selection sets by property (like color) and by object type, you can use Quick Select (QSELECT) from the Properties palette ... Read More