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Wisey’s AutoCAD Tips and Tricks - Page 5

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Last point entered variable

(28 Nov 2002)
The last point entered is stored as a variable under the @ character. A handy use for this is explained below.

Command: break
Select object:
Specify second break point or [First point]: @

This is a one-click break.

Hiding part of a block

(28 Nov 2002)
The XCLIP command can be used on blocks, as well as xref's. This can be very handy when part of a block requires hiding from view.

A word of warning: "blocks can be hidden entirely thus causing disastrous consequences in attribute extraction and block counting." - Feedback from Randy Jones

Creating multiple layers

(28 Nov 2002)
To create multiple layers quickly, in the layer control dialog box, enter new layers separated by a comma.

Pick two points for distances

(28 Nov 2002)
For many commands, a distance is keyed in - the OFFSET command for example - However it is also possible to pick two points, to retrieve distances.

Entity selection during dimensioning

(28 Nov 2002)
Linear dimensions return this prompt:

Specify first extension line origin or <select object>:

If ENTER is hit here, dimensioning can be done by selecting an entity, instead of two points. If this option is executed on a line, the two end points of the line will be extension line 1 and 2 respectively.

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