If you’ve ever needed to combine your individual line work in autocad then chances are you used or at least needed to use the ‘pedit’ command. The process is fairly simple. Type in ‘pedit’ Hit enter Use ‘m’ enter to select multiple line segments Select all the lines you would […]
Category: AutoCAD
An AutoCAD Cheat Sheet and Being More Productive
If you’ve been a subscriber to my newsletter (you can subscribe in the sidebar;) ) for a little while you already know how much I like productivity tips and tricks. I try to include one in each of my newsletters. When it comes to drafting and especially freelance cad work […]
How to Insert and Georeference a Google Earth Image in AutoCAD
Update: I reacently made a new updated version of this video with a quicker and easier way to import a georeferenced Google Earth Image into AutoCAD. Check out the new method and video here: Insert & Georeference a Google Earth Image – Plex.Earth Update Today I was asked how to quickly bring […]
Make an AutoCAD File Smaller: 6 Tips You Need to Know
Recently I ran into an issue when trying to send some CAD files (.dwg) to a client of mine, his email would only accept up to a 10mb file. While most of the time I would just ftp, or host it for him to download, this particular client is not […]
AutoCAD Tutorial: Xref editing and layers on-off
In todays video I go over how to turn off specific layers in an xref (external reference) without having to ever open the external drawing.This trick can come in handy when you’re working with big xrefs that have a lot of layers. You can easily just turn off the ones […]
Looking to Buy an AutoCAD Alternative? This is Your Guide
Frequently as an AutoCAD user I get asked “Are there any cheap AutoCAD Alternatives?” while on the inside my immediate answer is NO!!! Though I know that’s only because I’ve always used autodesk, I don’t go through a day without using one of their products and honestly I haven’t found […]
PDF List of AutoCAD Commands
There have been so many times that I have wished I had a quick list of the text commands in Autocad. You never know when you need one and just can’t remember what the command is. Use this list below or download the whole thing to have them just when […]
Where should I Buy AutoCAD for the Best Deal?
With each new year we get to look forward to a new version of autoCAD, and with each year I ask myself where can I get the best deal on AutoCAD? Now typically when the decision has been made to upgrade to the newest and best version of a software, […]
AutoCAD 3D Tutorial: How to use the Sweep Command
I hate sweeping…I have two dogs and it seems like I spend half my life sweeping up hair around the house. If only it was actually as easy as a simple command I could type in on my iphone and it would be done. hah I can wish can’t I? […]
AutoCAD 3D Tutorial: How to use the Revolve Command
In todays video I go over one of many ways to use the revolve command in the vanilla version of autocads 3d workspace. I decided to start with the revolve command because it is one of the most useful and yet useful commands when you are starting out with 3d […]