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New array command in AutoCAD 2012

New Array command in AutoCAD 2012 is huge change. Especially, the feature is associate objects. Array objects are similar to dynamic blocks. The function ishelpful for draftsman. You can modify some information quickly more such as number, spacing, base point, edit source and replace item. In the series, I will help you to layout bar for reinforcement concrete… Read More »

Download Welding symbols on drawings AutoCAD book pdf

Welding symbols on drawing book – E. N. Gregory and A. A. Armstrong Introduction Symbols for indicating welded joints on engineering drawings were originally devised by individual drawing offices to provide more useful information than a simple arrow with the instruction ‘weld here’. This practice was obviously unsatisfactory, especially when drawings were passed from one company to another… Read More »

How to control color in AutoCAD drawing

In this series, you will introduced tutorials how to control color in AutoCAD drawing. it very simple. Each layer has a color associated with it. Using different colors for different layers helps you visually distinguish different information in the drawing. An object’s color also may control which pens are used during plotting. There are two different ways of… Read More »

How to calculate an area in AutoCAD

In some case, you have complex layout shape. How to calculate area in AutoCAD drawing? AREA command Type AREA at the command prompt Command: AREA Pick points for area calculation              Specify first corner point or [Object/Add area/Subtract area] <Object>: Pick              Specify next point or [Arc/Length/Undo]: Pick              Specify next point or [Arc/Length/Undo/Total] <Total>: Pick Press ENTER… Read More »