As simple as ATTACH. BricsCAD v25 Pro will detect a world file and populate the Attach Raster Image dialog with Insertion Point coordinates (X,Y, not Z), Scale X and Y, and Rotation Angle. Insert (tab)>References (panel)>Attach. The Select Reference file dialog opens. Browse and select an image file. The Attach Raster Image dialog opens. As […]
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BricsCAD Template Files
Specifying the Template file in BricsCAD is an important step in configuring the program to create new drawing files with the settings predefined.
Swing Ties Table in AutoCAD

Create Swing Ties in AutoCAD using a block with some smarts built into it.
Where to find the Autosave file for AutoCAD.
When AutoCAD closes unexpectedly (crash or end task) you may be able to recover some work after your last QSAVE. The Autosave file has a .sv$ file extension and is stored in your Windows temp folder. Use the Drawing Recovery Manager to find the Autosave file. Usually, AutoCAD will detect that it was shut down […]
Dynamic Block Creation – Polar Stretch Example

How to make a dynamic block you can grip edit at either end of a line to place and align
Autodesk Design Review Tips

Design Review Tips is a compilation of useful workflow tips. This post also includes explanations of how things work as well as problems to avoid. See the previous post titled Design Review for NON-CAD Users to get an introduction to the Design Review workflow.
Viewport scale updates graphic scale

Graphic Scale block is linked to a viewport. Change the viewport scale and the graphic scale numbers will update automatically. (Link to custom block included.)
Layer Properties Manager – Training Video

How AutoCAD is introduced to new users using a video segment from a training class.
Building Offset Dimension Macro

Add this macro to your tool palette to automate Building Offset Labels. Name: Building Offset DimensionCommand string: ^C^C_dimaligned;end;\perp;\end;Dimension Style: Building (turns off ext lines and has precision set to 1)
Creating a Symbols Legend in AutoCAD

I assume you are familiar with the technique of creating a table in AutoCAD using an Excel spreadsheet to copy the range in Excel then PASTESPEC in AutoCAD. What may be frustrating is getting AutoCAD to match the font of what you have chosen to use in Excel. I want to use the Simplex font […]
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