The CHSPACE (Change Space) command is simply a lifesaver for anyone using paper space to put together your project drawings. In AutoCAD, CHSPACE can be typed in at the command line or found in the Modify menu or ribbon panel. … Continue reading
The May 2012 issue of Professional Surveyor magazine has been published. This month they are featuring a software review I submitted: AutoCAD and IntelliCAD. You can order your FREE subscription to the print version of Professional Surveyor here. You can … Continue reading
In case you missed it, here is our April 2012 Newsletter…
Did you know that, when you’re in AutoCAD or IntelliCAD, you have a couple of different options when it comes to displaying the coordinate position of your crosshairs? For instance, when you’re NOT in a command, you have two options … Continue reading
Anyone who has worked with AutoCAD for any length of time can usually create a standard dimension object. However, if you pay close attention to two items in the Object Properties dialog box, you can get very creative with the … Continue reading
There are others, but my two favorites are: Holding Shift while in a Draw or Modify command allows you to override your current ORTHO setting. So, if you’re drawing a line and ORTHO is Off, holding Shift will temporarily turn ORTHO … Continue reading
Last week I presented a webinar sponsored by Carlson Software on the topic “Updates and Overview of IntelliCAD 7″. Unfortunately we had some technical difficulties and didn’t get a complete recording to post to the Movies collection on Carlson’s website. … Continue reading
It hasn’t been around forever, but this Object Snap is such a handy little tool you’ll wonder how you ever managed to live without it! The best news is that it’s available both in AutoCAD and IntelliCAD.
This article originally appeared in the June 2011 issue of Professional Surveyor magazine. Part 1 The issue of CAD standards has long been one of my pet projects when working with clients. It’s the universal problem, as folks from every … Continue reading
This article originally appeared in the February 2011 issue of Professional Surveyor magazine. While working with IntelliCAD, AutoCAD, or any other AutoCAD-based programs, we’ve all encountered the proverbial drawing from “you-know-where” that seems to drive us crazy from start to … Continue reading