2016

TIPS AND TRICKS
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TIPS AND TRICKS
Smart Dimensioning
Let AutoCAD  take the tedium out of
dimensioning! The updated DIM command is
smart enough to detect objects and provide
various visual dimension options.
You can even specify a default
dimensioning layer (only valid when using the
new DIM command).
Use the DIMLAYER command to create a new
layer for dimensioning.
Check out the horizontal, vertical and
aligned dimension previews when you select
a linear object—then simply place the desired
dimension. Or select another non-parallel
linear object to display and place an angular
dimension.
Annotation Annotation
Hover over a circle or arc and preview a
diameter or radial dimension—arcs come
with the additional option to create an
angular dimension.
The default values are automatically assumed
for the dimension text and angles resulting
in fewer steps (but you can still change them
from the right-click menu or command line).
If you attempt to create an overlapping
dimension you’ll see options to move, break
up, or replace the existing dimension.
And the DIM command remains active until
you exit the command, so you can knock out
multiple dimensions at one time.
Think of all the time you’ll save!
If you prefer to specify a type
of dimension, you’ll find the various
dimensioning options in the right-click menu.