Twitter Posts Revisited

Below is a summary of topics we covered recently on Twitter. Click on the links at the end of each topic and explore the command or feature in more detail in AutoCAD/LT's HELP.

• AutoCAD 2014 fails immediately during setup.ex... - Autodesk Discussion Groups http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/AutoCAD-2013-2014/AutoCAD-2014-fails-immediately-during-setup-exe/td-p/3820962#.UVwueCw1dzw.twitter …
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Use Tool Palettes to Save Time http://dld.bz/cm58z
• Zoom Extents: double-click the scroll wheel button of your mouse. Pan: just press and hold the wheel button and move your mouse.
• Sheet Set Manager Auto Open? - Autodesk Discussion Groups http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/AutoCAD-Architecture/Sheet-Set-Manager-Auto-Open/td-p/3820156#.UVrmf5Gndmw.twitter …
• Classic Tip that works with LT- Pickstyle: Hatch-Group-Selection  http://dld.bz/cm57T
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Prevent Text Mirroring http://dld.bz/csvjS
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Change Text Case  http://dld.bz/cm58E
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Send CTB File to Simplify Plotting  http://dld.bz/cm5K5
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Convert DWG to PDF http://dld.bz/csvk2
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Copy Layout Tabs http://dld.bz/cm58V
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Print Screen Shortcuts http://dld.bz/cm59m
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Copy or Move With Grips  http://dld.bz/cm593
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Use Notepad to Strip Away Text Formatting http://dld.bz/cm5K9
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Calculate in a Command http://dld.bz/cm5KD
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Getting Data on Unusual Shapes http://dld.bz/cm59H

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Twitter Posts Revisited

Twitter Posts Revisited

Below is a summary of topics we covered recently on Twitter. Click on the links at the end of each topic and explore the command or feature in more detail in AutoCAD/LT's HELP.

• LT2014's EXTERNALREFERENCES: Adds the ability to convert xrefs between overlays/ attachments PLUS change a path to be absolute.
• LT2014's DIMCONTINUE: By default, the continued dimension now inherits the style of the dimension that is being continued. DIMCONTINUEMODE.
• LT2014's DIMBASELINE: By default, the baseline dimension now inherits the style of the dimension that is being continued. DIMCONTINUEMODE.
• LT 2014 Official Preview Guide from Autodesk  http://autodesk.blogs.com/files/autocad-lt-2014previewguide.pdf …
• LT2014's CONVERTPSTYLES: Now retains spaces in the names of converted plot styles.
• LT2014's CHAMFER: Now chamfers the first and last segments of an open polyline to create a closed object.
• LT2014's ARC: Adds the ability to create arcs in a clockwise direction by holding down the Ctrl key as you drag.
• LT2014's PROPERTIES: Xref-dependent linetypes are no longer displayed in the Preferences window.
• LT2014's MTEXT: Annotation scale in the Select Annotation Scale dialog box is set only with a drop-down list (no direct entry).
• LT2014's LAYER: Now adds the ability to merge selected layers by using the shortcut menu in the Layer Manager.
• LT2014's LAYER: Now uses natural language sorting for the layer list, so that numerals are sorted in order of their values.
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Mtext Justification in Older pre-2008 Versions http://dld.bz/cm57K
• LT2014's HATCH: Adds Undo to command prompts.
• LT2014's TEXT: Adds Left to the Justification prompt options. Retains the last used justification during the session.
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Customize Your Keys  http://dld.bz/cm5Kx

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Twitter Posts Revisited

Twitter Posts Revisited

Below is a summary of topics we covered recently on Twitter. Click on the links at the end of each topic and explore the command or feature in more detail in AutoCAD/LT's HELP.

• Classic Tip that works with LT: Open AutoCAD With a DST File http://dld.bz/cm56G
• LT2014 New Variable TOUCHMODE: For those using a touch-enabled screen or interface, controls the display of the Touch panel on the ribbon.
• LT2014 New Variable TEXTJUSTIFY: Displays the default justification used by the TEXT command to create single-line text.
• LT2014 New Variable CLAYOUT: Sets the current layout. Great add for customizations.
• LT2014 New Command ONLINEOPENFOLDER: Opens your local Autodesk 360 folder in Windows Explorer.
• LT2014's INSERTSEARCHOPTIONS: Controls settings for working with AutoComplete and AutoCorrect suggestions on the command line.
• LT2014 New Command FILETAB: Displays the File tabs at the top of the drawing area. FILETABCLOSE to hide the File tabs.
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Find Area of Nonclosing Objects http://dld.bz/cm578
• LT 2014: FILLET command can now be used to close a pline.
• LT 2014: Multiple selections now supported for xref path and type changes.
• LT2014 FILETABTHUMBHOVER: Specifies whether the model or layout loads in the drawing window when you hover over a file tab thumbnail.
• LT2014 FILETABPREVIEW: Controls the type of preview, list view or thumbnail view, when you hover over a file tab.
• LT2014's DIMCONTINUEMODE: pick the style of a continued dimension, the dimension that is being continued or the current dimension style
• LT2014 New Variable HPPICKMODE: Sets whether the default method for identifying what to hatch is to select a point or to select an object.
• LT2014's FILLET: Now fillets the first and last segments of an open polyline to create a closed object.

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Twitter Posts Revisited

Twitter Posts Revisted

Below is a summary of topics we covered recently on Twitter. Click on the links at the end of each topic and explore the command or feature in more detail in AutoCAD/LT's HELP.

• Purge Macro, add to LT with CUI command: ^C^C-purge;A;*;N;-purge;R;*;N;
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Set Insertion Scale Units http://dld.bz/cm5yE
• Classic Tip that works with LT: the benefits of setting an mtext width to zero http://dld.bz/cm52z
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Save Table Templates http://dld.bz/cm52n
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Set Viewport Scales http://dld.bz/cm5zJ
• Variables that need to be set to 1 if you use a mouse: DBLCLKEDIT PICKFIRST
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Search for Xrefs http://dld.bz/cm52A
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Archive a Drawing Set w/ SSM http://dld.bz/cm52X
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Working With Blocks http://dld.bz/cm55N
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Minimize Clicks by Applying Osnaps http://dld.bz/cm55C
• Classic Tip that works with LT: did you lose a pop-up? http://dld.bz/cm55k
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Recover Xrefs in One Step http://dld.bz/cm55c
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Bind raster images http://dld.bz/cm54k
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Temporary Ortho http://dld.bz/cm55U
• Classic Tip that works with LT: Use Multiple Command http://dld.bz/cm56u

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Twitter Posts Revisted