Exploding objects converts single objects to their constituent parts but has no visible effect. For example, exploding forms simple lines and arcs from polylines, rectangles, donuts, and polygons. It replaces a block reference or associative dimension with copies of the simple objects that compose the block or dimension. Groups explode into their member objects or into other groups.
Exploding Objects in AutoCAD
July 6th, 2009 — AutoCAD Tutorials
Selecting Objects in AutoCAD
January 5th, 2009 — AutoCAD Tutorials
Before you can edit objects, you need to create a selection set of the objects. A selection set can consist of a single object, or it can be a more complex grouping: for example, the set of objects of a certain color on a certain layer. You can create the selection set either before or after you choose an editing command. If the HIGHLIGHT system variable is on, AutoCAD highlights selected objects. You can make several changes to the same selection set. Use one of the following methods to create selection sets. Continue reading →
Purging Named Objects in AutoCAD
December 22nd, 2008 — AutoCAD Tutorials
Over time, drawings may accumulate many named objects that are no longer needed. For example, you may have a text style that is no longer used by any drawing text, or a layer that contains no drawing objects.
Purging named objects reduces drawing size. You can purge individual named objects, all styles and definitions of a specific type, or all named objects in a drawing. Keep in mind, however, that you cannot purge named objects that are referenced by drawing objects. For example, you cannot purge a linetype used by a line in your drawing.
Using Hatch Patterns in AutoCAD
December 20th, 2008 — AutoCAD Tutorials
AutoCAD supplies a solid fill and more than 50 industry-standard hatch patterns that you can use to differentiate the components of objects or represent object materials. AutoCAD supplies 14 hatch patterns that conform to the ISO (International Standardization Organization) standards. When you select an ISO pattern, you can specify a pen width, which determines the lineweight in the pattern.
You can use a pattern supplied with AutoCAD or one from an external pattern library.
Creating Solid-Filled Areas in AutoCAD 2000
November 19th, 2008 — AutoCAD Tutorials
You can create triangular and quadrilateral areas filled with a color. For quicker results, create these areas with the FILLMODE system variable off, and then turn on FILLMODE to fill the finished area. You don’t see the area outline until it is complete. Continue reading →
