AutoCAD
Wisey’s AutoCAD Tips and Tricks - Page 3
Trimming / Extending without cutting edges
(15 May 2002)
Hit a return when prompted for a cutting edge, in the TRIM or EXTEND command.
The function assumes all edges are cutting edges. This gives you the freedom to
pick any line and it will be trimmed back to the next intersecting object. Be
aware of the EDGEMODE system variable if executing this procedure.
Invisible printing
(15 May 2002)
To create objects invisible on the print out (unprintable) place them on layer
DEFPOINTS. This layer is created automatically by dimensioning, but can be
created manually.
Another way, in the LAYER dialog box, is to click off the printer icon. This is
found at the end of the line for individual layer listings.
Creating Polylines of any closed space
(15 May 2002)
Creating Polylines of any closed space with a single click - To create a
polyline of a closed space, use the BPOLY command. This command works similar
to the hatch command, but creates a polyline instead of hatch.
ARRAY: angle between items – a hidden option
(18 May, 2002)
Start the ARRAY command. Select 'P' for polar. Specify the center point for the
array. At the number of items in the array prompt, DON'T ENTER A NUMBER!
Instead, hit <ENTER>. You will then get the prompt:
Specify the angle to fill
(+=ccw, -=cw) <360>: Type in the angle value.
Angle between items: Enter the angle value between items.
Rotate arrayed objects?
[Yes/No] <Y>: Enter Y or N
Pick Center of Rectangle
(18 May, 2002)
When prompted for pick point, type 'CAL then MEE, then pick opposite corners of
the
rectangle. MEE is "midpoint between two endpoints" (CAL automatically
grabs the
endpoint when you pick corner of rectangle).