[LinkedIn] AutoCAD Tips and Tricks [2022, ENG, LQ]

2016

May 2016
Welcome
Using ARRAY and ARRAYCLASSIC
Using FIELDS in MTEXT
Freezing layers in the current viewport
Using WBLOCK to edit and replace blocks
Using DesignCenter with AutoCAD blocks
June 2016
Using measure to obtain accurate drawing information
Using layer properties for layer management
Using the new centerline commands
Using DIMREASSOCIATE to maintain dimension accuracy
July 2016
Using the QAT to set up a customized workspace
Using markup tools to create a revision schedule
Utilizing named views to manage the Model tab
August 2016
Using the AutoCAD calculator to your advantage
Using Quick Select to speed up the selection process
Using layer settings for effective layer control
Setting AutoCAD point styles
September 2016
Setting multiple point objects
Using the MEASURE command
Using the DIVIDE command
Creating different revision cloud types
October 2016
Creating a region from 2D objects
Using EXTRUDE to create 3D solids
Using visual styles to develop 3D views
Using Match Properties effectively
November 2016
Using transparency in AutoCAD drawings
Using Hide and Isolate to draw effectively
Using the Group Manager to set up groups in AutoCAD
Using LTGAPSELECTION in AutoCAD
December 2016
Using SELECTIONOFFSCREEN in AutoCAD
Using PDFSHXTEXT in AutoCAD
Using the DIMBREAK command

2017

January 2017
Using the DIMSPACE command
Creating a dimension jog line
Using DesignCenter
Working with insertion scales
February 2017
Creating a simple block palette
Creating named views
Working with batch plotting
Working with BYLAYER
March 2017
Rotating with Copy and Reference
Working with layer settings
Using the OFFSET command
Setting up a metric text style
April 2017
Setting up a metric dimension style
Setting up a metric multileader style
Using the STARTUP variable
Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
May 2017
Adding your own AutoCAD workspace
Working with the new AutoCAD 2018.1 XREF commands
Working with the new AutoCAD 2018.1 view and viewport commands
Demonstrating the hi-res monitor support in AutoCAD 2018.1
June 2017
Working with the 3D graphics support on the AutoCAD 2018.1 update
Working with the PDFSHXTEXT command
Converting text to MTEXT with the TXT2MTXT command
Enclosing text with an object such as a circle, slot, or rectangle
July 2017
Developing and extruding a simple region in a 3D solid
Using the layer controls in the Layers panel in the ribbon
Adding blocks to a tool palette for design reuse
August 2017
Changing the INSUNITS variable when working with blocks
Using the Sheet Set Manager to develop a sheet set
Working with the interface panel and display options
Using AutoCAD tools to fix broken reference paths
September 2017
Finding and replacing reference files
Working with AutoCAD centerlines and adjusting their settings
Working with the Named Views panel
Using the PUBLISH command
October 2017
Using the ETRANSMIT command
Working with the ARRAYPATH command
Working with the FIELD command to display object data
Creating tool palettes from drawings in AutoCAD DesignCenter
November 2017
Using the Markup Set Manager in AutoCAD with Autodesk Design Review
Creating blocks with attributes for design content
Working with the Enhanced Attribute Editor to enhance block attributes
Using Quick Select to find and select objects quickly
December 2017
Using the SPELL command to check and review AutoCAD designs
Interface: Editing Polar Arrays
Interface: Editing rectangular arrays

2018

January 2018
Content: Using DWG Compare
Content: Working with DWG Compare results
Content: Creating DWG Compare tables
Management: Working with AutoCAD options
February 2018
Content: Calculating areas
Content: Layer and panel tools
Content: Invisible block attributes
Content: Editing block attributes
March 2018
Plotting: Simple batch plotting
Interface: Automatic dimensioning
Interface: Using edge extensions
Interface: Editing path arrays
April 2018
Using the DWG Compare command
Working with your Autodesk Account
Saving your files to AutoCAD web and AutoCAD mobile
Setting up model space viewports with a 3D model
May 2018
Using named views to navigate your AutoCAD drawings
Using a DWS file to check standards in your AutoCAD drawings
Working with the Page Setup Manager in AutoCAD
Exporting your DWG files to DWF and PDF file formats
June 2018
Using the DIMREASSOCIATE command
Working with the Layer States Manager
Setting up an effective METRIC dimension style
Setting up an effective IMPERIAL dimension style
July 2018
Working with annotative dimensions in your AutoCAD drawings
Using shared views in AutoCAD
Using the Autodesk Viewer
August 2018
Using Arc Aligned
Converting text to MTEXT
Using the Modify Text drop-down menu tools
Using the Move/Copy/Rotate command in Express Tools
September 2018
Using Auto Number with AutoCAD text objects
Enclosing text inside objects with the Enclose in Object command
Aligning your layout viewports with the Align Space command
Matching up layout viewports with the Synchronize Viewports command
October 2018
Using the Merge Layout command to merge layout viewports
Using the Save to Web & Mobile command
Taking a DWG file in to AutoCAD web app
A brief introduction to using DWG files in AutoCAD web app
November 2018
Using the drawing utilities provided by AutoCAD in a DWG file
Use layer states to highlight objects in drawings
Use the LAYISO and LAYUNISO commands in your drawings
Use auto constrain and add and remove other constraints
December 2018
Work with constraints in your drawings
Work with dimensional constraints in your drawings
Convert dimensions to dimensional constraints in your drawings

2019

January 2019
Add parameters and expressions to dimensional constraints
Show and hide constraints in your AutoCAD drawings
Develop PDF page setups using the Page Setup Manager
Use the new blocks palette in AutoCAD 2020
February 2019
Work with the WBLOCK command in AutoCAD 2020
Use DWG Compare in AutoCAD 2020
Use the QDIM command for quicker dimensioning
Fast data response with the new Quick Measure tool in AutoCAD 2020
March 2019
Work with geometric constraints in an AutoCAD drawing
Work with dimensional constraints in an AutoCAD drawing
Use the Parameters Manager to manage constraints in a drawing
Use the calculator provided in AutoCAD
April 2019
Use Quick Select for easy object selection in drawings
Generate 2D views from a 3D object in the layout tab
Scale the 2D views generated in the layout tab
Use the enhanced PURGE command in AutoCAD 2020
May 2019
Design reuse: Working with insertion options in the BLOCK command
Drafting: The advantages of using polylines
Drafting: Enjoying your donuts
Drafting: Working with regions
June 2019
Drafting: Aligning objects in 2D
Layout: Adding named views to a layout
Annotation: Generating an annotative dimension style
Web: Saving a drawing to use in the AutoCAD web app
July 2019
Design Reuse: Using PDFs in your drawings
Layout: Freezing layers in the current viewport
Interface: Working with the Interface panel
August 2019
Annotation: Spell-checking your drawings
Annotation: Reassociating your dimensions
Parametric: Using the Parameters Manager
Human interface: Using MBUTTONPAN, ZOOMWHEEL, and ZOOMFACTOR
September 2019
Human interface: Customizing the right-hand mouse button
Drafting: Running object snaps (OSNAPs)
Interface: Using the QUICKCALC command in AutoCAD
Drafting: Working with the snap overrides in AutoCAD
October 2019
Drafting: Using the REGION command to your advantage
Interface: Using the Visual Effect Settings dialog in AutoCAD
Selection: Using selection settings in AutoCAD
Selection: Working with GRIPS and grip editing in AutoCAD
November 2019
Drafting: Working with OFFSET and its command options
Layers: Using the LAYTRANS command in AutoCAD
Layers: Using the LAYWALK command in AutoCAD
EXPRESS TOOLS – Using The SUPERHATCH command from the Express Tools tab
December 2019
INTERFACE – Using the scale list In viewports and annotation
BLOCKS – Using DesignCenter and palettes for blocks in AutoCAD
DRAFTING TECHNIQUES – Working with orthographic projection in AutoCAD

2020

January 2020
DRAFTING TECHNIQUES – Using first angle projection in AutoCAD
LAYOUT – Using third angle projection in AutoCAD
LAYOUT – Working with the Create View tools in the Layout tab
LAYOUT – Working with the Modify View tools in the Layout tab
February 2020
LAYOUT – Updating views created in the layout with the Update panel tools
LAYOUT - Working with the Styles and Standards panel in the layout
LAYOUT – Working with different types of viewports in your layouts
LAYOUT – Adding named views to your layouts in your drawings
March 2020
Blocks palette: Working with blocks in a current drawing
Blocks palette: Working with blocks from recent drawings
Blocks palette: Working with blocks from other drawings
Blocks: Using the Block Attribute Manager (BATTMAN); no cape needed!
April 2020
Annotation: Working with fields to add useful data to AutoCAD tables
Annotation: Using the DIMENSION command for quick annotation
Modify: Streamlined Trim and Extend (AutoCAD 2021)
Annotation: REVCLOUD enhancements (AutoCAD 2021)
May 2020
Modify: Break objects at a single point (AutoCAD 2021)
Measure geometry: Working with the new Quick Measure option (only AutoCAD 2021)
Management: Managing DWG file history using DWG History support (subscription only)
System: The new RTREGENAUTO system variable (AutoCAD 2021)
June 2020
Blocks: Syncing AutoCAD blocks in the Blocks palette (AutoCAD 2021), part 1
Blocks: Syncing AutoCAD blocks in the Blocks Recent folder location (AutoCAD 2021), part 2
Blocks: The new Blocks Libraries function (AutoCAD 2021)
External references: XREF Compare function (AutoCAD 2021)
Collaboration: DWG Compare, working with snapshots (AutoCAD 2020)
Management: Working and saving back with older DWG file formats (AutoCAD 2020)
July 2020
Annotation: Working with the DIMASSOC system variable allows for different types of dimension annotation
Annotation: Working with associative dimensions in your AutoCAD drawings
Annotation: Working with annotative dimensions in your AutoCAD drawings
Annotation: Working with some of the other useful tools in the Dimensions panel
Annotation: Working with subfamilies in your dimension styles in AutoCAD
August 2020
Layers: Using layer states to enhance your AutoCAD drawings
Annotation: Using viewport scales to set your annotative scaling in your drawing
Annotation: Working with annotative object scales to add annotative scales to dimension objects in your drawings
September 2020
Annotation: Using the DIMBREAK and DIMSPACE commands in your AutoCAD drawings
Annotation: Working with the MLEADER command to develop and use annotative multileaders in your drawings
Properties: Using the LTSCALE value in your object properties to enhance object display in your layout tabs
Management: Using the DWGCONVERT command to change the DWG file format of your drawings
October 2020
Output: Using the PUBLISH command to print and plot multiple drawings and saving the settings for future output
Output: Setting up a simple titleblock with PDF page setup and viewports
Annotation: Using fields to occupy table data cells
Customization: Working with the AutoCAD cursor and UCS
Web App: Opening your web app DWG file in your AutoCAD desktop
November 2020
Catalogs: AutoCAD Electrical, using the Catalog Browser
Interface: Using sticky panels and saving workspaces
3D Design: Generating a section plane and creating section views
3D Design: Applying materials to surfaces using the Materials Browser to enhance your renders
December 2020
3D Design: Using visual styles to enhance your 3D model views
3D Design: Setting up a camera view and adding it to a layout titleblock
3D Design: Generating 3D solids using regions, Presspull, and Extrude
3D Design: Using Boolean functions In 3D AutoCAD

2021

January 2021
Interface: Using your file tabs in AutoCAD
Project: Developing a simple gasket plate with polylines and circles in 2D
Project: Converting a 2D gasket plate to AutoCAD regions
Project: Using 3D Boolean functions to tidy up AutoCAD regions
February 2021
Project: Using EXTRUDE and PRESSPULL in 3D to convert a 2D region to a 3D solid
Project: Developing a title block with four viewports
Project: Working with 3D views and visual styles
Project: Adding annotation styles for text and dimensioning
March 2021
Project: Working with annotative dimensioning
Project: Setting up page setups for your title block
Project: Working with page setups to plot drawings
Project: Working with PUBLISH to batch plot drawings
April 2021
Project: Working with eTRANSMIT to publish project drawings
Project: Working with Design Review to check and review design intent
Markup: Working with the WIPEOUT command in your drawings
Markup: Working with the REVCLOUD command in your drawings
May 2021
History: Using DWG History to maintain a DWG audit trail
Mobile: Saving your drawings to the web and mobile apps
Express tools: Replacing blocks in your AutoCAD drawings
Interface: Working with the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) and workspaces
June 2021
Interface: Creating your own AutoCAD workspace with sticky panels
MANAGEMENT - Working with and optimizing your AutoCAD options
Customization: Setting up the AutoCAD Status Bar to suit your drafting needs
Utilities: Using MEASURE to calculate distances and areas in your drawings
Utilities: Using Quick Select to work smarter and faster in your AutoCAD drawings
July 2021
Content: Using the COUNT command to calculate the number of blocks in your drawings (AutoCAD 2022 only)
Collaborate: Using the TRACE function in AutoCAD for markup and review (AutoCAD 2022 only)
Interface: Working with the floating drawing tabs in AutoCAD (AutoCAD 2022 only)
August 2021
Collaborate: Sharing your current drawing to the AutoCAD web app (AutoCAD 2022 only)
Collaborate: Sending drawings to Autodesk Docs (AutoCAD 2022 only)
Collaborate: Creating shared views in your AutoCAD drawings
Modify: Updating associative arrays in your AutoCAD drawings
September 2021
Content: Using the Blocks palette to centralize your block libraries
Modify: Using the STRETCH command to move openings in your AutoCAD drawings
Measure: Using the Measure tools in AutoCAD to calculate room areas
Measure: Tabulating polyline areas using the FIELD command
Annotation: Using annotative text labels in the Model tab
October 2021
3D Modeling: Using FLATSHOT to create 2D snapshots of your 3D model in your drawing
Interface: Working with your file tabs
Annotation: Working with the DIMENSION tool in AutoCAD
Interface: Using your tooltips in AutoCAD
November 2021
Graphics: Working with Windows and GRAPHICSCONFIG
Interface: Mouse customization and MBUTTONPAN
Express Tools: Working with the Layout panel in Express Tools
3D Modeling: Working with section tools and your 3D model
December 2021
Drafting: Drafting different drawing views using drafting standards
3D Modeling: Creating 3D primitives
3D Modeling: Using TABSURF to generate a mesh from a line or a curve
3D Modeling: Using PROJECTGEOMETRY in your 3D models

2022

January 2022
Collaboration: Using the cloud to store your DWG files, using web and mobile folders and Microsoft OneDrive
Design reuse: Developing a cloud-based blocks library
Design reuse: Setting up your Blocks palette to use your block libraries (AutoCAD 2022)
Design reuse: Working with the Blocks palette and blocks libraries (AutoCAD 2022)
February 2022
Tool palettes: Setting up a simple tool palette for your AutoCAD blocks
Tool palettes: Customizing your tool palettes with a block library drawing
Tool palettes: Getting tool palettes out to your team
Tool palettes: Creating a command tool palette
March 2022
Design reuse: Working with AutoCAD DesignCenter
Design reuse: Quick tool palette creation from DesignCenter
Design reuse: Setting up multiunit tool palettes with blocks
Design reuse: Reusing blocks with the INSUNITS setting
Design reuse: Counting blocks in your drawings
April 2022
Automation: Using the command macros palette to automate design processes in AutoCAD 2023
Layout: Joining viewports in the Model tab
Output: Developing your own transmittal style for eTransmit
Utilities: Using the Quick Measure and Measure Area tools
May 2022
Annotate: Working with center marks, centerlines, and their associated settings