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

AutoCAD/LT for MAC 2014: It's here!

Revised Welcome Screen

The long anticipated 2014 release of AutoCAD for MAC was announced to all users on Subscription October 18, 2023. But no one could find it to download it (see HERE): but if you are on Subscription you can get it now, today, October 22, 2013.

So, what is new in AutoCAD for MAC 2014 edition? Let's first examine what end users are wishing for, a question we posed at the Autodesk Discussion Forums:

• Would like to see camera / animation features.  Material import ability.
• Usability in 3d, fix the bugs, bring it on par with Windows.
• Start releasing the verticals.
• Export layouts in pdf format. On windows platform the function seems pretty easy: different sizes sheets exporting in one pdf file. On mac all sheets can be combined in one pdf file but with the only one sheet size (A4, for example).
• It could be great to see selection filters, multiline styles and ole objects.
• IGES import.
• DGN import
• Express Tools
• Smaller PDF output**
• Retain window/palette positions after closing
• Content Explorer.
• Be able to Scale materials from the Material Browser for rendering, just as the Windows AutoCAD.
• All windows version functions with mac interface.

Here is what Autodesk delivered with AutoCAD for Mac 2014:

• Drawing Sync allows you to directly access your files from Autodesk 360 and synchronize them between your computer and the cloud (you will need to be signed in to Autodesk 360 first).
  

• Package Drawing (Similar to eTransmit command in AutoCAD for Windows) allows you to quickly collect related files into a compressed folder for easy distribution or storage.
  
• Retina Display Support.
• Autodesk has revamped the Welcome Screen to create a more-functional experience.
  Now it’s easier to work with files when creating a new drawing or working on an existing one.
  It also gives the user quick access to learning materials, cloud storage, and helps connect with other AutoCAD for Mac users so you collaborate, share information, and solve problems.
• Online Help: less cluttered and with focused search-based access to the information you need, mark pages for future reference and refine your search results by choosing the following topic types: Documentation, Installation & Deployment and Developer’s documentation.
• Print Preview is now added to the Print Dialog/pop-up.
  
• Smaller PDF output**.
• Default SaveAs format: it's now possible to set a default save-as version for your drawing. To set your save-as version, visit the Preferences dialog found in the AutoCAD menu.
  
• Software Security Enhancements: For non-LT users, it helps prevent loading and running of unauthorized or malicious AutoLISP applications.
• FIND command fixes: when searching a text in a drawing, the view will not switch back and will remain after the text found and located. It is more convenient to search a text in a big drawing.
• Hardware requirements have not changed much, most users will assume the low specs are acceptable until they use the software fully in production.

Another year, another version: end-user wish lists still rank AutoCAD for Windows features as the most favored items to be added but many have yet to make the transition over to the Apple format. ◦

AutoCAD/LT for MAC 2014: It's here!