There are many software programs that we can use to take a screen capture in GstarCAD, free or paid, or we can also use the built-in screen capturing tool in Windows.
Category: Tips & Tricks
How to find and replace text in CAD?
We all know that we can find or replace data such as texts and numbers in a worksheet, but do you know that we can actually do the same in GstarCAD?
GstarCAD 2020 new interface —– small change, big difference!
Over the years, GstarCAD has been trying our best to support different skin colors and themes to give our users more options. A new interface with lower brightness has been added to GstarCAD 2020, the relatively dark interface can make your eyes feel more comfortable in dark environment
How to draw a square?
A square is a special rectangular that its length equals its width. When we are prompted to specify other corner point after specifying the first corner point, we can enter @a numeric value for the length, same numeric value for the width or we can use Dimension option.
Why I’m unable to edit by double-clicking the text? Why I have to choose again after already choosing graphic editing?
By default, CAD supports operations to select objects before executing the command, so many users are accustomed to operating after selecting the graphics that they are going to edit. But this can be changed. You can execute commands first and then select the graphics to be edited.
Tips for Object Snap in CAD
The Object Snap in CAD can help us draw or locate other graphics based on some characteristic points such as endpoint, midpoint, center of circle and intersection point. Object Snap is the most frequently used drawing tools in CAD and this post will talk about the FAQ and basic tips for Object Snap.
What’s the difference between dynamic input and command line input of coordinates in CAD?
Dynamic input allows us to focus on the drawing without having to look at the command line and therefore improves our drawing efficiency. So what’s the exact difference of dynamic input and command line input.
How to set the Object Snap Tracking? How many options are in the Object Snap Tracking?
Object Snap Tracking is among the most import drawing aids. It can precisely locate objects and users can use the cursor to precisely locate destination points such as the center, endpoint geometric center and perpendicular.
What’s the line weight used for? Can we skip line weight when drawing?
Line weight is a very basic concept in CAD, we can set it through layers or by selecting the object. The main function is to control the line weight effect of the graphics when plotting.
Tips for SHIFT in CAD
SHIFT has many uses in CAD, here are some tips and tricks for SHIFT in CAD to improve your efficiency.