The Trim Command is one of the frequently used operations to modify the drawings and can be used to trim objects in order to make it join with other objects.
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How to use the calculator in GstarCAD?
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
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.
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.
The Overkill Command
The OVERKILL command, which is used to delete duplicate objects, removes duplicate or overlapping lines, arcs, polylines, etc.
How to select objects or blocks with shared properties using Select Similar Command?
Sometimes, we need to select all objects or blocks with shared properties in order to delete them or count the number of a certain type of block. GstarCAD provides many ways to select objects in a drawing, among them is the very useful Select Similar Command.
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.
What is Layer Isolate (LAYISO) command? How to use it?
LAYISO command has an advantage that it’s quick and direct effect and can be used directly to select the geometric object to be displayed or edited with other layers isolated.
CAD Mirror Command
The Mirror (MI) command is used to create mirror copies of selected objects and remains one of the least used commands for years.
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.