Sunday, December 9, 2012

Twitter Posts Revisited

Below is a summary of topics we covered recently on Twitter. Click on the links at the end of each topic and explore the command or feature in more detail in AutoCAD/LT's HELP.
  • Tool Palettes and Object Snaps http://bit.ly/LOn1M5
  • Slow startup in AutoCAD/LT with the Ribbon? RIBBONBGLOAD command controls whether the Ribbon tabs are loaded into memory at start-up.
  • DWG file redrawing and regenerating extremely slowly? Set VIEWRES command to use 200 to 500 (per drawing variable).
  • LT2012: VIEWGO command restores a named view defined in VIEW command http://dld.bz/as8BF
  • LTisACAD Blog: AutoCAD/LT and Touchscreens http://dlvr.it/1lPPFb
  • UOSNAP command determines whether object snapping is active for geometry in attached DWF, DWFx, PDF, and DGN underlays http://dld.bz/as8B5
  • UNDOMARKS command stores the number of marks placed in the UNDO control stream by the Mark option http://dld.bz/as8B4
  • LT2012: UPLOADFILES uploads selected files to AutoCAD WS http://dld.bz/as8Bt
  • Install the AutoCAD LT Offline Help to your computer or to a local network location http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/i
  • LT2012: UPLOAD command uploads the current drawing to AutoCAD WS and controls whether to automatically upload changes http://dld.bz/as8Bh
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Sunday, December 2, 2012

AutoCAD Tips that work in LT: Part 12

Below are posts from fellow AutoCAD users with tips that are of equal use to LT users. Explore each link and start being more productive tomorrow.
  • R.K. McSwain: Using math in ?#AutoCAD? fields http://bit.ly/NaTegW
  • R.K. McSwain: Tips for inserting blocks in ?#AutoCAD? http://bit.ly/NoRXEV
  • Ellen Finkelstein: published a new AutoCAD post "Insert a block in AutoCAD" http://ow.ly/c0S1f
  • R.K. McSwain: "Bad definition.." when loading ?#AutoCAD? linetypes or "...is a shape file, not a text font file" messages? See: http://bit.ly/LBLCIk
  • Ellen Finkelstein: published a new AutoCAD post "Create a block in AutoCAD" http://ow.ly/bRMh4
  • Jimmy Bergmark: How to automatically remove Autodesk 360 icon in AutoCAD 2013 file dialog boxes: AutoCAD 2013… http://goo.gl/fb/lSKA7
  • Vladimir Michl: Did you know AutoCAD had two commands for cleaning screen clutter? CLEANSCREENON and FULLSCREENON (now obsolete) - see http://www.cadforum.cz/cadforum_en/qa
  • AutoCAD Tutorials: Advanced Command LINE, OFFSET, FILLET, CIRCLE, FILLET, CAL, TRIM, COPY, MIRROR - AutoCAD tutorial http://bit.ly/LCv3dz
  • VMichl: New CAD tip: How to delete (reset) a variable set by SETENV? http://bit.ly/LZWz5U
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Sunday, November 25, 2012

Twitter Posts Revisited

Below is a summary of topics we covered recently on Twitter. Click on the links at the end of each topic and explore the command or feature in more detail in AutoCAD/LT's HELP. You can find us at http://twitter.com/LTisACAD
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Sunday, November 18, 2012

Random Links of Interest: light reading

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Sunday, November 11, 2012

Twitter Posts Revisited

Below is a summary of topics we covered recently on Twitter. Click on the links at the end of each topic and explore the command or feature in more detail in AutoCAD/LT's HELP.
  • TEXTFILL command controls the filling of TrueType fonts while plotting http://dld.bz/as89N
  • TABLETOOLBAR commands controls the display of the Table toolbar http://dld.bz/as89D
  • TABLEINDICATOR controls the display of row numbers and column letters when the In-Place Text Editor is open for editing a table cell.
  • User's Guide: Trim or Extend Objects http://dld.bz/as89p
  • TRANSPARENCY controls whether background pixels in an image are transparent or opaque http://dld.bz/as89g
  • TPNAVIGATE command displays a specified tool palette or palette group http://dld.bz/as88g
  • TINSERT command inserts a block in a table cell http://dld.bz/as88b
  • LT2012: TIMELINE provides access to previous versions of the AutoCAD WS online copy of the current drawing http://dld.bz/as87X
  • TEXTTOFRONT brings text and dimensions in front of all other objects in the drawing http://dld.bz/as87F
  • TASKBAR controls whether multiple open drawings are displayed separately or grouped on the Windows taskbar http://dld.bz/as87A .
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Sunday, November 4, 2012

AutoCAD Tips that work in LT: Part 11

Below are posts from fellow AutoCAD users with tips that are of equal use to LT users. Explore each link and start being more productive tomorrow.
  • Lynn Allen Updated my blog on kicking up the IQ of your ?#AutoCAD? Dimensions http://lynn.blogs.com  Don't end up with Dimension Envy!
  • R.K. McSwain "@" is useful here on Twitter, but it's also useful in ?#AutoCAD?. Use "@" when prompted for a point to specify the LAST point.
  • Jeff Bartels AutoCAD Tip: The center object snap can be used to find the "center" of a referenced image.
  • Jeff Bartels AutoCAD Tip: RT-Click a referenced DWG in the XREF Mgr. & use "Path" option to change path type.
  • Vladimir Michl New CAD tip: How to create a custom color book (ACB palette) in AutoCAD? http://bit.ly/Lhv581
  • Vladimir Michl New CAD tip: Text formatting codes in MText objects. http://bit.ly/Ma4nR3
  • Good LT tip “@VMichl: New CAD tip: Setting scale for documentation views in AutoCAD. http://bit.ly/KsaWNp
  • Lynn_Allen: Move along open ?#AutoCAD? drawings at lightning speed! http://bit.ly/K9Tb6w  (my latest @Cadalyst_Mag video)
  • bcbenton Autodesk Updates the Update ReadMe http://ow.ly/1jZdj1
  • bcbenton: AutoCAD 2012 and AutoCAD LT 2012 Service Pack 2 Released: If you are running AutoCAD 2012 or… http://goo.gl/fb/ABzlP
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Sunday, October 28, 2012

Twitter Posts Revisited

Below is a summary of topics we covered recently on Twitter. Click on the links at the end of each topic and explore the command or feature in more detail in AutoCAD/LT's HELP.
  • STATUSBAR controls the display of the application and drawing status bars http://dld.bz/as872
  • STARTUP controls what displays when the application is started, or when a new drawing is opened http://dld.bz/as873 .
  • LTisACAD Blog: AutoCAD Abilities You Can Control in LT http://dlvr.it/1dC6Zr
  • STATUSBAR controls the display of the application and drawing status bars http://dld.bz/as872
  • SHOWPAGESETUPFORNEWLAYOUTS specifies whether the Page Setup Manager is displayed when a new layout is created http://dld.bz/as87m
  • SHOWLAYERUSAGE displays icons in the Layer Properties Manager to indicate whether layers are in use http://dld.bz/as87h
  • SETBYLAYERMODE controls which properties are selected for the SETBYLAYER command http://dld.bz/as87g
  • Selection Modes control how you create selection sets http://dld.bz/as87d
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Sunday, October 21, 2012

Autodesk Care: Tweets and Blog

The Voice of Autodesk Customer Service and Support, Follow the blog (http://autodeskcare.com), or find the team on Twitter (http://twitter.com/AutodeskCare).
  • Kate Morrical New blog: AutodeskCare http://bit.ly/LoIV8t
  • AutodeskCare: Check out our Login Tips & Tricks ?#carevideo?! http://autode.sk/Oktggz  Your login issues dealt with In under 5 minutes. ?#autodesktip?
  • AutodeskCare: Ever get an ?#autodesk? ?#autocad? error message? Well we rounded up a few repeat offenders on @pinterest http://ow.ly/bM7KF  - send us yours?
  • AutodeskCare: Have an ?#Autodesk? Subscription and want a backup copy of ur 2013 product or previous version? http://autode.sk/udElQt  ?#autodesktip?
  • AutodeskCare: http://autode.sk/ylaB3W  From our tech pros to you: How to prepare your system for a smooth installation ?#autodesktip?
  • AutodeskCare: Graduating to a commercial license? Don’t forget to study our senior thesis solution before you go! http://autode.sk/IlWtTu
  • AutodeskCare: Hello Subscription Customers! Visit http://autode.sk/udElQt  if you need software on CD/DVD/USB media.  ?#autodesktip?
  • AutodeskCare: Customers may be experiencing difficulties while trying to access the Education Community. We're on it:) Pls RT if possible. ?#autodeskalert?
  • AutodeskCare: http://autode.sk/udElQt  Still waiting for your 2013 product in the mail? Take matters into your own hands with this walkthrough ?#autodesktip?
  • AutodeskCare: Have an ?Autodesk? Subscription and want a backup copy of ur 2013 product or previous version? http://autode.sk/udElQt  ?#autodesktip?
 

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Commands for Creating Leaders

Use these commands to create leaders for notes and labels.
  • MLEADERALIGN Aligns and spaces selected multileader objects.
  • MLEADERCOLLECT Organizes selected multileaders that contain blocks into rows or columns, and displays the result with a single leader.
  • MLEADEREDIT Adds leader lines to, or removes leader lines from, a multileader object.
  • MLEADERSTYLE Creates and modifies multileader styles.
  • MLEADER Creates a multileader object.
  • PROPERTIES Controls properties of existing objects.
  • QLEADER Creates a leader and leader annotation.

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Sunday, October 14, 2012

Twitter Posts Revisited

Below is a summary of topics we covered recently on Twitter. Click on the links at the end of each topic and explore the command or feature in more detail in AutoCAD/LT's HELP.
  • SELECTSIMILARMODE controls which properties must match for an object of the same type to be selected with SELECTSIMILAR http://dld.bz/as87c
  • SELECTIONANNODISPLAY controls whether alternate scale representations are temp displayed in a dimmed state when annotative object selected.
  • SUBTRACT command combines selected regions by subtraction http://dld.bz/as869
  • SKETCH creates a series of freehand line segments http://dld.bz/as86w
  • SETBYLAYER changes the property overrides of selected objects to ByLayer http://dld.bz/as855
  • SELECTSIMILAR adds similar objects to the selection set based on selected objects http://dld.bz/as85m
  • SCALETEXT enlarges or reduces selected text objects without changing their locations http://dld.bz/as844
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Commands for Publishing Settings

Use these commands and system variables to set options for publishing.
  • PLOT Plots a drawing to a plotter, printer, or file.
  • PUBLISH Publishes drawings to DWF, DWFx, and PDF files, or to printers or plotters. Note that -PUBLISH command is not available in LT.
  • SHEETSET Opens the Sheet Set Manager.
  • VIEWPLOTDETAILS Displays information about completed plot and publish jobs.

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Sunday, October 7, 2012

Twitter Posts Revisited

Below is a summary of topics we covered recently on Twitter. Click on the links at the end of each topic and explore the command or feature in more detail in AutoCAD/LT's HELP.
  • RIBBONSELECTMODE command in more detail: http://dld.bz/as83T
  • RIBBONSELECTMODE determines whether pickfirst selection set remains selected after ribbon contextual tab is invoked and command is completed
  • RIBBONCONTEXTSELLIM limits the number of objects that can be changed at one time with the ribbon property controls http://dld.bz/as83B
  • RIBBONCONTEXTSELECT controls how ribbon contextual tabs are displayed when you single- or double-click an object http://dld.bz/as839
  • REMEMBERFOLDERS controls the default path displayed in standard file selection dialog boxes http://dld.bz/as834
  • RECOVERYMODE controls whether drawing recovery information is recorded after a system failure http://dld.bz/as83z
  • REVERSE reverses the vertices of selected lines, polylines, splines, and helixes, which is useful for linetypes with included text and more.
  • RECOVERAUTO controls the display of recovery notifications before or after opening a damaged drawing file http://dld.bz/as82F
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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Commands for Text Styles and Fields

Use these commands and system variables to use fields and styles in text notes and labels.

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Sunday, September 30, 2012

AutoCAD/LT 2013 Tips and Links of Interest

Below are posts from fellow AutoCAD users with tips that are of equal use to LT users. Explore each link and start being more productive tomorrow.
  • Still using Vista? Better read this http://bit.ly/AeP8Jw
  • Jimmy Bergmark: System Requirements for AutoCAD 2013: AutoCAD 2013 is soon to be released and now the System… http://goo.gl/fb/nwyrg
  • Autodesk Labs Scott: Try AutoCAD LT 2013 without downloading anything http://dlvr.it/1N9nNn
  • Lynn Allen: Set new system variable in #AutoCAD 2013 - WIPEOUTFRAME to 2. Wipeout frames will display but not print!
  • Jeff Bartels: AutoCAD 2013 Tip: When finished revising MTEXT, press Ctrl+Enter to dismiss the editor.
  • Jeff Bartels: AutoCAD 2013 Tip: Use Annotation Monitor toggle in Status Bar to identify non-associative dims/leaders. Click "!" icons to reassociate.
  • Jimmy Bergmark: AutoCAD 2013 New Commands: In AutoCAD 2013 I have found these new commands. New commands… http://goo.gl/fb/6fQHp
  • AUGI: AUGIWorld April 2012 - What's New in Autodesk 2013 Products - http://bit.ly/zA9b4R
  • Autodesk: Exciting news for Google Drive users: Chrome Store apps @pixlr and #AutoCADWS have Drive integration: http://autode.sk/IptVZP via @LATimes
  • AutoCAD LT: 2013 Updated Command Line http://bit.ly/J7pEaQ
  • CAD Clues: New Post: 3 Things You Need to Know Before Installing AutoCAD 2013 http://cadclues.blogspot.com/2012/04/3-things-you-need-to-know-before.html #AutoCAD #Autodesk #Autodesk360 #Autocad2013
  • Jeff Bartels: AutoCAD 2013 Tip: Use Ctrl+Shift+L to add previously selected objects to current selection set.
  • Vladimir Michl: New CAD tip: Localization of Autodesk 2013 products using "Language ... http://bit.ly/JeDWWv
  • Autodesk Care: http://autode.sk/HGHYLi Looking to purchase or already own AutoCAD LT 2013? Mac and Windows users can now unite #autodesktip
  • Robert Green @Cadalyst says, “you need to explore Autodesk's new cloud solution, it will change the way we use AutoCAD” http://bit.ly/Ioj2dm
  • Kate Morrical: Customization Sync in AutoCAD LT 2013 http://bit.ly/ImaY89
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Commands for Layers

These commands and system variables are used to work with Layers in AutoCAD LT:

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Sunday, September 23, 2012

Twitter Posts Revisited

Below is a summary of topics we covered recently on Twitter. Click on the links at the end of each topic and explore the command or feature in more detail in AutoCAD/LT's HELP. We post daily on the topic of AutoCAD/LT and features/abilities of interest to users:
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Commands for Linetypes

These commands and system variables are used to work with Linetypes in AutoCAD LT:

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Sunday, September 16, 2012

Twitter Posts Revisited

Below is a summary of topics we covered recently on Twitter. Click on the links at the end of each topic and explore the command or feature in more detail in AutoCAD/LT's HELP.
  • QPLOCATION command sets the location for the Quick Properties palette.
  • QDIM command creates a series of dimensions quickly from selected objects http://dld.bz/as8yE
  • PUBLISHCOLLATE controls whether plotting a sheet set, multi-sheet plot file, or plot spool file can be interrupted http://dld.bz/as8xT
  • PUBLISHALLSHEETS specifies whether to load the contents of the active document or all open documents in Publish pop-up http://dld.bz/as8xB
  • PSTYLEMODE indicates whether the current drawing is in a Color-Dependent or Named Plot Style mode http://dld.bz/as8x4
  • How to add custom hatch pattern to AutoCAD/LT http://alturl.com/ho35c
  • PSLTSCALE command controls the linetype scaling of objects displayed in paper space viewports http://dld.bz/as8xz
  • PROPOBJLIMIT limits number of objects that can be changed at one time with the Properties and Quick Properties palettes http://dld.bz/as8wP
  • PREVIEWFILTER command excludes specified object types from selection previewing http://dld.bz/as8wK
  • POLYSIDES sets the default number of sides for the POLYGON command http://dld.bz/as8wD
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Commands for Tables

These commands and system variables are used to work with Tables in AutoCAD LT:

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Sunday, September 9, 2012

AutoCAD Tips that work in LT: Part 10

Below are posts from fellow AutoCAD users with tips that are of equal use to LT users. Explore each link and start being more productive tomorrow.
  • VMichl tip: The login name of the last "editor" of a DWG drawing is displayed in DWGPROPS command (Last saved in the Statistics tab).
  • Lynn Allen: Don't like the way #AutoCAD grips your centered MTEXT? Try setting CENTERMT to 1. (the Center grip will stay in place)
  • Jeff Bartels: Assign table cells an RGB 255,255,255 (white) fill color to always hide everything behind the table.
  • bcbenton: Can’t Detach an AutoCAD Reference File http://ow.ly/1hlZtQ
  • Vladimir Michl: New CAD tip: How to set the Select objects mode for the Hatch command? http://bit.ly/yGCm5l
  • Edwin Prakoso: Do you need to copy and trim objects within a boundary? See this AutoCAD tip how to do it quickly! http://cad-notes.com/2012/02/how-to-trim-and-copy-objects-within-a-boundary/
  • R.K. McSwain: Copy between #AutoCAD drawings without using Cut & Paste http://bit.ly/zOYU6C
  • Works in LT “@cadpanacea: #AutoCAD tip -- double click the wheel to Zoom Extents”
  • Vladimir Michl: New CAD tip: How to lock layers without changing their color? http://bit.ly/wAOa0n
  • An LT Table tip to explore “@VMichl: New CAD tip: How to wrap a long parts list to multiple columns? http://bit.ly/Az5369
  • bcbenton: AutoCAD – Color Change – WHY? http://ow.ly/1h4I2t
  • LT2012 tip “@JeffBartels: Paste text from other apps into MTEXT? Right-click & choose "Paste Special" to remove formatting on insertion.”
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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Commands for Lineweights

These commands and system variables are used to work with Lineweights in AutoCAD LT:

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Sunday, September 2, 2012

Twitter Posts Revisited

Below is a summary of topics we covered recently on Twitter. Click on the links at the end of each topic and explore the command or feature in more detail in AutoCAD/LT's HELP.
  • PLOTTRANSPARENCYOVERRIDE command controls whether object transparency is plotted http://dld.bz/as8w4
  • PLOTROTMODE command controls the orientation of plots http://dld.bz/as8wb
  • PLOTOFFSET controls whether the plot offset is relative to the printable area or to the edge of the paper http://dld.bz/as8vU
  • PLINEWID command stores the default polyline width http://dld.bz/as8v4
  • PELLIPSE command controls the ellipse type created with ELLIPSE http://dld.bz/as8v3
  • PEDITACCEPT suppresses display of the Object Selected Is Not a Polyline prompt in PEDIT http://dld.bz/as8vy
  • PDMODE command controls how point objects are displayed: try a setting of 3 http://dld.bz/as8vw
  • PAPERUPDATE command in more details http://dld.bz/as8ve
  • PAPERUPDATE controls display of warning dialog box when attempting to print a layout with a paper size different from paper size specified.
  • PALETTEOPAQUE command controls whether palettes can be made transparent (but can cripple weak computer systems) http://dld.bz/as8uE
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Commands for DesignCenter

These commands and system variables are used to work with DesignCenter in AutoCAD LT.

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Sunday, August 26, 2012

Twitter Posts Revisited

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

LT 2013 Obsolete Commands and Variables

Below is a list of now Obsolete Commands and System Variables Reference in AutoCAD LT 2013:
  • GETLINK  Gets a link to the current document to paste or e-mail:  Removed from product.
  • MANAGEUPLOADS  Manages uploading of additional documents:  Removed from product.
  • MESSAGES  Displays messages about updates to AutoCAD WS drawings:  Removed from product.
  • ONLINEDRAWINGS  Opens web browser to access all online documents.  Removed from product.
  • OPENONLINE  Opens current drawing in AutoCAD WS:  Removed from product.
  • SHARE  Makes current drawings available to other AutoCAD WS users:  Replaced by ONLINESHARE.
  • SHAREWITHSEEK  Uploads a selected block or the current drawing to the Autodesk Seek website:  Removed from product.
  • UPLOAD  Uploads the current document to Autodesk 360:  Removed from product.
  • UPLOADFILES  Opens file dialog box to upload additional documents:  Removed from product.
  • WHATSNEW  Opens New Features Workshop:  Removed from product. 
  • PROXYWEBSEARCH  Specifies how AutoCAD checks for Object Enablers:  Removed from product.
  • RASTERPREVIEW  Controls whether BMP preview images are saved with the drawing:  Replaced by THUMBSAVE.

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Sunday, August 19, 2012

Twitter Posts Revisited

Below is a summary of topics we covered recently on Twitter. Click on the links at the end of each topic and explore the command or feature in more detail in AutoCAD/LT's HELP. We post daily on the topic of AutoCAD/LT and features/abilities of interest to users:
You can find us at http://twitter.com/LTisACAD
Get Twitter updates via Text Message (SMS) by texting FOLLOW LTISACAD to 40404 in the United States. To stop SMS updates, simply text UNFOLLOW LTISACAD to the same number.
Catch a listing of all our twitter postings HERE: http://ltisacad.blogspot.com/search?q=tweets+this+week
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

LT 2013 Updated Commands and Variables

Below is a list of Updated Commands and System Variables Reference found in AutoCAD LT 2013:
  • ACISOUT  Exports solid objects to an ACIS file:  Saves SAT files as Version 7.0.
  • ADCENTER  Manages content:  Updated to support Section View and Detail View styles.
  • ARRAY  Creates multiple copies of objects in a pattern:  Displays contextual tab during array creation.
  • ARRAYEDIT  Edits multiple copies of objects in a pattern:  Path array automatically calculates the item count based on the item spacing and length of path curve.
  • ATTACH  Allows the user to insert various file types as attachments or underlays into a DWG file:  Now attaches point clouds files (PCG and ISG).  X  X 
  • -ATTACH  Allows the user to insert various file types as attachments or underlays into a DWG file from the command prompt:  Now attaches point clouds files (PCG and ISG).
  • CLIP  Allows the user to clip viewports, xrefs, DWF, DWFx and DGN underlays, PDF underlays and point clouds:  Now creates clipping boundaries for point clouds.
  • -HATCHEDIT  Modifies an existing hatch object from command line:  Now allows multiple-hatch selection.
  • LIST  Displays property data for selected objects.  If the command window is not docked, displays object information in the extended command history. If the command window is docked, information is displayed in the text screen.
  • MLEADER  Creates a line that connects annotation to a feature:  Now supports strikethrough formatting.
  • MOVE  Displaces objects a specified distance in a specified direction:  Now supports section view and detail view types.
  • MTEDIT  Edits multiline text:  Text style drop-down list display changed to show more options.
  • MTEXT  Creates multiline text:  Text style drop-down list display changed to show more options.
  • PURGE  Removes unused named items, such as block definitions and layers, from the drawing:  Now purges Detail View styles.
  • RENAME  Changes the names of objects:  Now supports purging of Detail View styles.
  • -RENAME  Changes the names of objects from command line:  Now supports purging of Detail View styles.
  • ROTATE  Moves objects about a base point:  Now supports rotation of section views and detail views.
  • STYLE  Creates named styles:  Text style drop-down list display changed to show more options. 
  • TEXTTOFRONT  Brings text and dimensions in front of all other objects in the drawing:  Now supports leaders. 
  • XFADECTL  Controls the fading intensity percentage for references being edited in-place:  Controls the degree of fading when editing a reference in place or when in a view sketching state (editing view-specific geometry).
  • XREFNOTIFY  Controls the notification for updated or missing xrefs:  Now communicates with the Inventor Server to check for updates to Inventor models placed in Model Documentation views. 
 

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Sunday, August 12, 2012

AutoCAD Tips that work in LT: Part 9

Below are posts from fellow AutoCAD users with tips that are of equal use to LT users. Explore each link and start being more productive tomorrow.
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

AutoCAD LT for Mac: Tips

Whether you use LT on an Apple or MS Windows PC, finding fellow users and sharing tips with them s a goal many of us have in common.

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Sunday, August 5, 2012

Random Links of Interest: Off Topic? Not Quite


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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

LT2013 New Commands and Variables

Below is a list of  New Commands and System Variables Reference found in LT2013:
  • ARRAYCLASSIC: Displays the legacy Array dialog box.
  • ARRAYASSOCIATIVITY: Sets the default behavior of new arrays to be associative or non-associative.
  • CACHEMAXFILES: Sets the maximum number of graphics cache files saved in the local configured temporary folder for the product. 
  • PLINEREVERSEWIDTHS  Controls the appearance of a polyline when it is reversed.
  • POINTCLOUDBOUNDARY  Turns the display of a point cloud bounding box on and off.
  • POINTCLOUDCLIPFRAME  Controls whether a point cloud clipping boundary is visible on the screen and when printed. 
  • SELECTIONPREVIEWLIMIT  Limits the number of objects that can display preview highlighting during a window or crossing selection. 
  • THUMBSAVE  Controls whether BMP preview images are saved with the drawing. 
  • WIPEOUTFRAME  Controls the display of frames for wipeout objects.
Plus a host of commands and variables to support the new Autodesk Cloud:
  • ONLINECOLNOW: Starts an online session with AutoCAD WS, in which people that you invite can simultaneously view and edit your current drawing,
  • ONLINEDOCS: Opens your Autodesk 360 documents list and folders in a browser.
  • ONLINEOPTIONS: Opens the Online tab of the Options dialog box.
  • ONLINESHARE: Designates who can access the current document from your Autodesk 360.
  • ONLINESYNC: Starts or stops syncing your custom settings with your Autodesk 360 account.
  • ONLINESYNCSETTINGS: Displays the Choose Which Settings Are Synced dialog box where you can specify selected settings to be synced.
  • ONLINETOMOBILE: Sends a notification to your mobile devices, enabling you to find and open the current drawing on your mobile devices quickly. 
  • ONLINEDOCMODE  Indicates whether a copy of a new drawing is saved automatically to your Autodesk 360 account.
  • ONLINEDOCUMENTS  Stores whether you can open and save drawing files directly to your Autodesk 360 account.
  • ONLINESYNCTIME  Controls the time interval for synchronizing current customization settings with a local cache, which then stored in your Autodesk 360 account. 

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Sunday, July 29, 2012

Twitter Posts Revisted

Below is a summary of topics we covered recently on Twitter. Click on the links at the end of each topic and explore the command or feature in more detail in AutoCAD/LT's HELP. We post daily on the topic of AutoCAD/LT and features/abilities of interest to users:
you can find us at http://twitter.com/LTisACAD

Get Twitter updates via Text Message (SMS) by texting FOLLOW LTISACAD to 40404 in the United States. To stop SMS updates, simply text UNFOLLOW LTISACAD to the same number.

Catch a listing of all our twitter postings HERE:
http://ltisacad.blogspot.com/search?q=tweets+this+week

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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Specifying a different TEMP folder for AutoCAD/LT

AutoCAD/LT defaults to your Windows Log-in Temp folder location for many items (including your Autosave files) it needs to run every time you use the program. While this is convenient to program for the, it becomes difficult for you the end user to find these items when you need them the most.

To access your default Windows TEMP folder, you can either use Windows Explorer to go to the following folder:
C:\Users\YourNameHere\appdata\local\temp\
or Click Start menu (Windows) then Run: In the Run dialog box, enter %TEMP% and click OK.

You can however set up AutoCAD/LT to use any other folder you may have or wish to create: this can me one single folder on your local PC that you can access quickly (in the screenshot example below I use a folder called TEMP located on my computer's C primary drive).


Or you can create multiple folders, one for each of the five categories in the screenshot above, or just one additional folder for your Autosave files for example. After you create one or ore of these folders in Windows Explorer, open OPTIONS command's FILES tab, select the entry you wish to change, select the folder name, tap the BROWSE button and browse to the new folder to select it.Just follow the sequence of numbers in the screenshot below.


You now can easily find your temp files and SV$ extention Autosave files quickly. ◦
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Sunday, July 22, 2012

AutoCAD Tips that work in LT: Part 8

Below are posts from fellow AutoCAD users with tips that are of equal use to LT users. Explore each link and start being more productive tomorrow.
  • Jeff Bartels‏ AutoCAD Tip: Drawings can also be opened by dragging and dropping DWG file onto AutoCAD shortcut icon.
  • Works in LT too “@JeffBartels: AutoCAD Tip: Drag and drop an image into Modelspace to create an instant reference.”
  • R.K. McSwain‏ Create a new command and a new contextual tab in AutoCAD. http://bit.ly/JFnIvW
  • AutoCAD LT‏ Text editor settings http://bit.ly/JD2E6s
  • Vladimir Michl‏ New CAD tip: How to change AutoCAD serial number? http://bit.ly/ISUpEX
  • Lynn Allen‏ Need to make an object w/ the same settings/properties as an existing one ? Select object, rt click and pick "Add Selected"
  • Lynn Allen: Learn to write command scripts for AutoCAD and automate your plotting http://bit.ly/FPyFIm
  • Kate Morrical‏ Annotation Visibility http://bit.ly/AhBcII
  • R.K. McSwain‏ Got a multi-sheet PDF underlay in #AutoCAD? Want to change the actual page it shows? http://bit.ly/yubdGA
  • VMichl: New CAD tip: How to avoid opening Acrobat Reader after publishing DWG to PDF? http://bit.ly/A3EbjP
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