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
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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
What is Align command and how to align two objects with Align command?
There is more than one way to align two objects, Align command is only one convenient way to do it.
The Align command can not only be used in 3D modeling but also in 2D drawing.
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.
Encountered an unknown error? Try Reset!
When it’s hard to find the real problem or it’s really time-consuming to find the cause, we can reset the CAD or set it to default.
How picking points affects the Hatch effect
There are two ways to create hatch: Pick points and Select objects. Users prefer to pick points when hatching, because the area that we are going to hatch is normally a closed area enclosed by several graphic objects.
PICKFIRST (System Variable)
PICKFIRST is a system variable that’s used to control whether we can select objects before we start a command.
Why there is no preview for my drawing commands?
The DRAGMODE system variable is used to control the preview effect when dragging objects with cursor or drawing.
The Overkill Command
The OVERKILL command, which is used to delete duplicate objects, removes duplicate or overlapping lines, arcs, polylines, etc.