AutoCAD Tips that work in LT: Part 3

Below are posts from fellow AutoCAD users with tips that are of equal use to LT users. Explore each link and start being more productive today.

• AutoCAD Do you use Autodesk Design Review? Then check out Autodesk Design Review Mobile! http://autode.sk/nKhfV6
• bcbenton InfiniteSkills - AutoCAD LT 2012 Tutorial Video Course Provides Practical Introduction to Drafting and Design-The new......
• Jeff Bartels AutoCAD Tip: Find fudged dimensions. Use DIMREASSOC command & select ALL. (Highlighted dims are faked).
• cadaddict AutoCAD: Full power of the LAYFRZ command http://bit.ly/sotqzz
• Kung Fu Drafter Latest Post How to optimize your AutoCAD DWG drawing files http://goo.gl/fb/zLBgN
• cadaddict AutoCAD: Things that CTRL can do for you http://bit.ly/rJ1x4x
• cadaddict AutoCAD: Use the autosave files to recover your work http://bit.ly/haXgg0
• Lynn Allen Use the Ctrl key in AutoCAD to select only a portion of a PLINE for editting http://bit.ly/t3mndt @Cadalyst_Mag
• CAD Clues Creating AutoCAD WS App for your desktop (Part 2) http://bit.ly/sb2XH7 @CAD_Clues
• cadaddict AutoCAD System Variable: VISRETAIN to keep (or not) visual changes on XREFs http://bit.ly/i8B53T

We post daily on the topic of AutoCAD/LT and features/abilities of interest to users:

you can find us at http://twitter.com/LTisACAD

Get Twitter updates via Text Message (SMS) by texting FOLLOW LTISACAD to 40404 in the United States. To stop SMS updates, simply text UNFOLLOW LTISACAD to the same number.
Catch a listing of all our twitter postings HERE: http://ltisacad.blogspot.com/search?q=tweets+this+week ◦

AutoCAD Tips that work in LT: Part 3

AutoCAD Tips that work in LT: Part 2

Below are posts from fellow AutoCAD users with tips that are of equal use to LT users. Explore each link and start being more productive today.

• Kate Morrical Export AutoCAD LT Table to CSV http://bit.ly/vFKwk6
• AutoCAD VIDEO: Use the MENU command to migrate old CUI or MNS format files to CUIX format files in AutoCAD 2012. http://autode.sk/rSIg8j
• Lynn Allen AutoCAD Twitter Tip: Set SELECTIONANNODISPLAY to 0 if you get tired of seeing that Annotation Scaling ghosting
• Lynn Allen Master AutoCAD linetypes through Viewports http://bit.ly/rz3Wad @Cadalyst_Mag
• AutoCAD VIDEO: Robert Green describes how to take advantage of partial CUI files in AutoCAD 2012. http://autode.sk/vCmsI9
• AutoCAD VIDEO: Robert Green offers tips for educating users on the basics of sheet set functionality in AutoCAD 2012. http://autode.sk/uW9hsD
• Jeff Bartels AutoCAD Tip: Use saved layer states? Quickly access them by pressing ALT+S when in the Layer Properties Palette.
• AutoCAD 2011 and AutoCAD LT 2011: No Experience Required Donnie Gladfelter download, read, buy online http://mtny.mobi/1iiJ
• Vladimir Michl New CAD tip: Importing CSV file into an AutoCAD table. http://bit.ly/vTZQGG
• R.K. McSwain AutoCAD Text Editing tips http://cadpanacea.com/node/335

We post daily on the topic of AutoCAD/LT and features/abilities of interest to users:

you can find us at http://twitter.com/LTisACAD

Get Twitter updates via Text Message (SMS) by texting FOLLOW LTISACAD to 40404 in the United States. To stop SMS updates, simply text UNFOLLOW LTISACAD to the same number.

Catch a listing of all our twitter postings HERE: http://ltisacad.blogspot.com/search?q=tweets+this+week ◦

AutoCAD Tips that work in LT: Part 2

LT Resources: free from Autodesk

LT users, new as well as experienced, have a plethora of resources to expand on their skills with new and modified commands, as well as to decipher error messages, program or command limitations, installation guides and more.  Many of the resources are free and designed to be available for you to seek and explore if and when you need help.

Starting within LT itself, HELP (hit the F1 key on your keyboard to start) is the place to start searching for basic how-to instructions for standard installations, command abilities, and variable searches. If you are a user of more current versions HELP, located at the top-right corner with a ready-to-use Search bar, will also search the internet and Autodesk's open Discussion Forums for additional topics that can provide additional (or historical) answers. Get AutoCAD LT training materials directly from the AutoCAD LT Help menu or the New Features Workshop as well. Start Exploring today.
HELP is also available online for LT2011 and LT2012, as are the Getting Started Videos for LT2012 (LT2011: Getting Started videos are accessible from the Welcome Screen), New Features (LT2012 and LT2011), and Downloadable Manuals (User and Installation documentation for LT2012 and LT2011) For other Languages, additional documentation is available in multiple languages from the language drop-down list in Autodesk Exchange.

Autodesk's additional training and help resources can be found if you start at the LT Product Webpage: Below the AutoCAD LT page title is a bar with many links, start with a click on the Support link on SUPPORT. The next page presents you with many topics and additional links to start your search.

SUPPORT

• Knowledge Base is the place to search the support database for answers, hotfixes, tips and service packs. Top Knowledge Base Issues are listed on this page for your immediate use, but if you need more click on the Knowledge Base link to get to a detailed search form to seek out your exact need or question.
• Product Registration: Register your product online outside of LT's startup if you have the need to register multiple licenses or are not able to do so from within LT.
• Installation & Licensing Discussion Forum: Get answers to your installation questions - fast. Moderated by Autodesk Product Support Specialists, this forum can help you get your Autodesk software up and running in no time.
• Up & Ready Support: You are entitled to 30 days of support covering installation and configuration of your new Autodesk software.
• Per-Incident Support: Speak directly to an Autodesk product support technician when you call for Autodesk Safety Net Support and pay per incident.
• Updates & Services Packs: Get the latest service packs and other maintenance releases for all versions of AutoCAD LT.
• Utilities & Drivers: The latest free enhancements and Object Enablers available for each LT version are listed here. Autodesk offers free downloadable enablers that you can use to access, display, and manipulate object data in applications different from their native environment. Note that these are version-specific only.

TIPS, TUTORIALS, HOW-TOS

• AutoCAD LT Blog is a great resource for the latest AutoCAD LT news, tips and tricks of the current new shipping LT features and commands. LTUnlimited Blog's Tips Section is the continuation of a dedicated previous LT Tips Blog from Kate Morrical, Technical Marketing Manager for AutoCAD LT.
• Autodesk Exchange: is a single information hub that offers learning and productivity tools, news, discussions, blog posts, and more for the AutoCAD family of products. Explore their Tips&Tricks offerings, Ask An Expert, explore the Community (blogs, twitter, forums and fun), see what others are doing in the Design Showcase, and explore additional end-user Resources. Membership is totally free, sign up HERE.
• Training Videos: These handy tutorials and webcasts can help you to improve your skills and take full advantage of your AutoCAD LT 2D CAD software.
• AutoCAD LT Services & Support webpage offers Tutorials for LT2009, LT2010 and LT2011.

TRAINING

• Learning Paths: Discover the many learning resources available using the AutoCAD LT Learning Path.
• Custom Training: Most training is not one size fits all. Autodesk can provide you with a custom training program designed to fit your company's unique training needs.
• Tutorials: Find AutoCAD LT online tutorials, tips, and tricks to help you make the most of your 2D drafting and drawing software.
• Authorized Training Centers: Get the greatest return on your software investment, faster, by building your knowledge in the areas you need the most at an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC).
• Tips: Looking for a quick suggestion that you can implement right now? Take a look at the available collection of Autodesk tips.

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE

• AutoCAD WikiHelp: Access online product help and contribute to the growing AutoCAD (not LT specific) community on the wiki, where you can rate and comment on help information, plus share tips, real-world examples, images, and videos with your peers.
• Join AutoCAD Exchange: Free access to extensive online eLearning; View exclusive content only available to registered members; Share your designs; Comment, rate and Exchange your thoughts and ideas; Ask the Industry Experts questions and Network, discuss and collaborate on everything AutoCAD/LT.
• Autodesk Discussion Groups: Ask questions and share information about using Autodesk® software in peer-to-peer forums.
• Autodesk Blogs: Get news, expert tips, and insider resources directly from Autodesk staff.
• AUGI LT forum help: The AUGI forum is an online community where AUGI members can discuss what they use everyday. The forum is the place to ask questions about your favorite design software or help others with their questions. AUGI membership is free, join now.
• AutoCAD LT on Facebook: social networking at a company level.
• Subscription Member Login: Autodesk® Subscription members receive access to training and learning materials, one-on-one product support with technology experts, and a wide range of resources to help them stay competitive. Not a Member? Learn More.

Explore these many free Support Resources in LT from Autodesk: you are not alone out there, Help is always nearby, seek it out. ◦

LT Resources: free from Autodesk

Autodesk Resources: Lynn Allen, recompiled

There are many resources online for AutoCAD/LT users to take advantage of to learn about the program, as well as to sharpen their skills without spending too much money at training classes. One resource worth exploring are the BLOGS at Autodesk that are authored by many core AutoCAD experts such as Lynn Allen.

Lynn Allen, Cadalyst columnist and Autodesk Technical Evangelist, is a prolific writer of tips, AutoCAD presenter, public speaker of all things AutoCAD, and an excellent resource for many seeking better ways to use the AutoCAD program. If she is scheduled to be in your area it is recommended you catch the presentation, you will learn a lot and enjoy it too.

Below are links to many tips LT users can use and find quite useful for every day use. Lynn's many adventures are part of these tip pages:

• The Blog
• Cadalyst Tips and Tricks Videos
• AutoCAD 2012 Tips Booklet
• AutoCAD 2011 Tips Booklet
• AutoFill Table Cells
• AddSelected in 2011-2012
• 60 Tips in 60 Minutes
• Dimension with fewer clicks
• DrawOrder commands revisited
• ZOOM tips
• Creating DGN files
• Viewing Multiple Viewports
• Linking Excel with an AutoCAD Table
• Gaps in Hatch Boundaries
• BATTMAN tip
• Clean Up Drawings
• Deleting Layers
• Speedy Mousing
• Selecting Blocks by Attribute Value using the FIND command.
• Get the old MTEXT editor back.
• Selecting Overlapping Objects.
• Turn on background plotting.
• Isolating Layers.
• Polylines and Linetypes.
• IMAGEFRAME settings.
• Making speedy JPEGs (and other types of bitmaps).
• AutoCAD Professional Tips and Techniques

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Autodesk Resources: Lynn Allen, recompiled

LT Support, Patches and Updates

When it comes to getting Help and support, Autodesk offers many options and solutions, some are free, some are not. Where to find these options can be tricky to find. The following links should help get you started:

• AutoCAD LT central location for all support is HERE.
• Known and documented issues with solutions or things to try are posted in the Knowledge Base Section.
• Seek out help from fellow LT users in the open Discussion Groups area.
• Autodesk Per-Incident Support offers support for most products through interaction with product support specialists. It is designed to meet occasional technical support needs. After initial review, callers can speak directly to an Autodesk product support specialist. A pre-existing support agreement is not required as you pay per-incident, by credit card.
• Autodesk Subscription Web Support offers direct, one-to-one communication with Autodesk support technicians for fast, complete answers to your installation, configuration, and troubleshooting questions.
• Up and Ready assistance offers you are entitled to 30 days support from your date of registration covering installation and configuration of your new Autodesk software.
• Even the best software contains software defects that may occasionally cause your system to close unexpectedly. When a software error occurs, Autodesk’s Customer Error Reporting (CER) makes it easy for you to send the details of the software error to Autodesk for analysis.
• Other Resources available include Autodesk Developer Center, Autodesk Authorized Resellers, and Autodesk User Group International (AUGI)
• Autodesk provides a variety of printed and online tutorials and resources HERE that can help you learn about and use your AutoCAD LT software Help Menu, Getting Started Tutorials, Printed Materials, Availability of Product Documentation, Documentation Updates, Feedback
• From the Data and Downloads webpage you can get Updates and Service Packs and other maintenance releases, Utilities and Drivers, Viewers, Tools to enhance and extend your product functionality, and Download Sample Files.
• Access to many Training Options.
• Join one or more CAD Community groups.
• Get more information and gain access to your Subscription page.

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