Ways to insert blocks from other drawings to the current drawing
CAD provides many ways to insert blocks, one way is to use I (INSERT). Actually, we don’t have to open another drawing in order to insert the blocks from it.
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How to display the exact coordinates of a point
With ID command, we can display the coordinates of the specified UCS position.
How to switch between absolute coordinates and relative coordinates input in GstarCAD
Sometimes we need to input absolute coordinates while sometimes we need relative coordinates. How can we conveniently switch between them?
How to create a solid 3D box with BOX Command
The BOX command is used to create solid 3D boxes, that is to say, cubes.
How to use Region command
The REGION command is used to convert closed objects such as polylines, polygons, circles, ellipses, closed splines, and donuts into two dimensional regions.
How to use extrude command to create 3D objects
The EXTRUDE command is used to create 3D solid or surface by extruding the dimension of selected object.
FAQs about object selection in CAD
Cumulative selection is disabled
By default, the CAD system supports cumulative selection, which allows users to continuously select objects without replacing the old selection.
GstarCAD tutorial for beginners: ways to select objects
We have introduced the point selection and window selection in How to select objects? Today, we are going to explore more selection tips for CAD beginners.
How to set up color preference in GstarCAD
The background color of different versions of CAD system doesn’t remain unchanged over the years. However, the settings of different colors may be confusing for some beginners, so let’s explore the settings of color in your CAD system together.
How to use GstarCAD Express Tool: Drawing Lock
What is Drawing Lock and why should we use it?