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This AutoCAD macro pastes as block, explodes, creates an unnamed group, and purges the block. Groups are much easier to work with than blocks.  
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Tip#: 4556
Author: Tom Beauford
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Published on: 02-Nov-2015
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Do you have blocks in your AutoCAD library that you use more frequently than others? Why not put those blocks at your fingertips?
 
I have my favorite osnaps, LISP routines, an...  Read more

Tip#: 4510
Author: Joey Price
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Published on: 20-Jul-2015
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A tip I have carried through many AutoCAD releases is adding double osnaps on the shortcut menu Object Snap Cursor menu. These are applied to special situations that normal Osnap won't catch. I...  Read more

Tip#: 4497
Author: Paul S. Christianson
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Published on: 06-Jul-2015
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When you have finished a sketch in Autodesk Inventor, pick an entity. Notice the options available to select from. In this case we can extrude, revolve, or edit sketch.

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Tip#: 4432
Author: David Gaskill
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Published on: 02-Mar-2015
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One of my favorite Inventor tools is the Part Priority command (on the quick-access toolbar). It allows the user to filter parts and features of a model based on selection criteria. It is very powe...  Read more

Tip#: 4424
Author: David Gaskill
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Published on: 09-Feb-2015
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5
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There is a very useful AutoCAD tool that is usually turned off, which is the Right-click Customization. Under menu Tools > Options on the User Preferences tab, click the Right-click Customizatio...  Read more

Tip#: 4426
Author: Joe Bridges
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Published on: 09-Feb-2015
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If you’re like me, you don’t want to make the move to the ribbon without bringing your custom toolbar with you. This is a fairly easy operation. Go to the Customize User Interface (CUI)...  Read more

Tip#: 4375
Author: Levi Connolly
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Published on: 06-Oct-2014
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4.5
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Russell Koenig reminds us of the power of the Command line in AutoCAD.

“Most CAD users keep one hand on the mouse all the time, and may keep the other near the keyboar...  Read more

Tip#: 4118
Author: Russell Koenig
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Published on: 20-May-2013
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4.5
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Cadalyst CAD Tips reviewer Brian Benton offers a tip on setting up right-click functionality in AutoCAD and its verticals.

“When working in AutoCAD, we can get to many ...  Read more

Tip#: 4085
Author: Brian Benton
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Published on: 11-Mar-2013
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Michael Nelson wants to make sure that all of us can access the express tools in AutoCAD.

"Make sure your AutoCAD express tools pull-down menu is loaded. If not, type E...  Read more

Tip#: 4057
Author: Michael Nelson
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Published on: 28-Jan-2013
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