GstarCAD provides two calculators, one is quick calculator, a calculating dialog box similar to the one in Windows system. To open it, press CTRL + 8
Category: Beginner Level
Ways to execute a command
There are some basic ways to execute a command in CAD system, just like in many other applications in Windows: drop-down menu, toolbar button, Ribbon and shortcut keys such as CTRL + S for Save, CTRL + C for Copy, etc.
How to align objects in a different direction?
Executing Align command and specifying the first two source points and destination points, then it’s time for third point and the rectangular will be located to a different place
Extend Command for beginner
The Extend Command is one of the frequently used options to modify the drawing and can be used to extend object and make it connect with other objects in order to join with them.
PICKFIRST (System Variable)
PICKFIRST is a system variable that’s used to control whether we can select objects before we start a command.
The Overkill Command
The OVERKILL command, which is used to delete duplicate objects, removes duplicate or overlapping lines, arcs, polylines, etc.
Can we create Arc-Aligned text with GstarCAD?
With GstarCAD, we can not only create single line and multiline text object, but also arc-aligned text with ARCTEXT Command.
How to hide and isolate selected objects?
Hiding an object is to make it invisible, and isolating an object is similar to layer isolation, which is to temporarily hide all objects except the selected ones.
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. After we create a region, we can then modify it using various three dimensional tools.
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.