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Custom Linetypes the Super Simple Way

Custom Linetypes the Super Simple Way

By Donnie Gladfelter on May 12, 2010

Linetypes play an integral role in visually separating certain elements of our designs. Most of the time one of the 40+ linetypes that come with AutoCAD will suffice, but there’s always that perpetual need for one more linetype. While its true linetypes must be developed, the good news is that it’s not as difficult as [...]

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Becoming a Keyboard Warrior – The Command Alias Editor

Becoming a Keyboard Warrior – The Command Alias Editor

By Donnie Gladfelter on May 5, 2009

As much as I love the enhancements to the ribbon inside AutoCAD 2010, I have a slight confession to make. I hardly click buttons, navigate menus, or even browse the ribbon to launch many of my most used commands. Instead I revert to a simpler time before such user interface enhancements – the keyboard. Call [...]

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Sequentially Number Text with TCOUNT

Sequentially Number Text with TCOUNT

By Donnie Gladfelter on November 10, 2008

Among the comments recently left on The CAD Geek was one asking if I could help them out with a script to sequentially number text.  The solution is perhaps easier than one may think. In fact chances are, you already have such a tool at your fingertips.  Housed within the infamous Express Tools is a [...]

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