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…
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…
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…
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…
What are absolute coordinates and relative coordinates in CAD? How to enter coordinates using different methods?
Sometimes we know the exact coordinates, but sometimes we only know the angle and distance.
a CAD workstation or not?
When using CAD software, we can either choose to use it on a standard desktop PC or a CAD workstation. But what’s the difference? What will we get if we…
How to understand the Command Line
Understanding the Command Line of CAD is important and it’ll help us improve efficiency and save our time. There are prompts in the Command Line every time we execute a…
What is Polar Snap Tracking in CAD and how to use it?
The dimensions we see in most drawings are about angles and length, few of us would dimension coordinates. When drawing, we tend to use Object Snap or just enter the…
Tips for CAD external reference and its applications in design
The following contains contents and concepts about external references that you can easily find on the Internet, I’ve also made some modifications to them and I would like to share…
