Hatch
Hatch is an important command in CAD drawing, with Hatch, we can easily fill an enclosed area.
How to block graphics behind blocks? How to easily use Wipeout in CAD?
Many users have encountered similar problems, they wish to block carpet or other devices when arranging for the furniture, as shown in the following picture:
How to invert current selection in CAD?
Invert selection is usually used in Photoshop and other graphic editing software. Sometimes we need to select a few options and to invert other options. The following methods can help invert your selections.
Change object properties with Layer Properties Manager
If we change the color of layer, will the color of objects on the layer change accordingly?
Basics about Layer
What we can do with Layer
With Layer, we can organize complex objects or graphics in good order. We can change the color, linetype, lineweight, and some other properties. We can put some objects with similar properties on the same layer, for example, we can put text, dimension on a separate layer. Layer is a useful tool for managing objects effectively.
Text
CAD system consists of Single Line Text and Mtext. Let’s start with the very basics of Text.
Offset
Offset is a frequently used command which helps us create graphics of the same kind such as concentric circles, parallel lines and so on. This post introduces the basics of Offset command by drawing the section of axle hole.
Open, create new drawings and save drawings with CAD
Opening, saving and creating new drawings are the very basics of CAD software. But this post will be introducing CAD files and the function of some options when creating new drawings.
How to use Object Snap in CAD?
Drawing with coordinates and grids ensures accuracy. But sometimes we’ll need some feature points of given graphics in the drawing. Coordinates of those feature points such as endpoint, midpoint, intersection point are unknown, nor are they on the grid points, then how can we locate those points? Don’t worry, with the Object Snap in CAD, we can easily locate to those feature points, it’s a commonly used drawing tool and therefore it’s very important to know how to set and use this tool, especially for beginners.
How to draw circles with GstarCAD
Drawing circle is a basic operation in CAD designing just like drawing lines. The parameters for circles are simple yet different from drawing lines. The following are some common methods for drawing circles.