Move text, dimensions and multileaders to the top/front of your drawing.

The OOPS command restores any items that the ERASE command previously deleted.

Harnessing Accuracy in AutoCAD with LENGTHEN. Specify specific Arch Lengths, Shorten or Lengthen, increase by %. Type LEN to get started!

Have you had that gut-wrenching feeling of losing your recent work? Maybe those AutoSave files Autodesk generates can help you.

Has there ever been a layer in a drawing that you cannot seem to remove, but it does not fit your standards? Perhaps it is from a legacy drawing or a subconsultant. The Merge Layer command may be the right solution for you!

Discover the power of Dynamic Blocks in AutoCAD – learn how to stretch block attributes and create flexible designs.

So I've got an SHX (.shx) file and I've got AutoCAD now what? I looked in Import and Xrefs etc. and don't see an option for SHX. How do I get my SHX into AutoCAD?

Have you ever made a mistake naming your Block or brought one in from a 3rd party? Have you copied from another project to repurpose? Whatever your reason is, you've encountered a situation where you needed to rename your Blocks. Don't fret. Type RENAME into your command line and watch some of your Block woes; fade away.

Have you ever wanted to change an object in AutoCAD to be just like another? Well, the Match Properties might be your perfect solution!

Are you missing reference files? Use eTransmit to include everything you need...

There are lots of really cool things about AutoCAD, but one of my favorites (I know I have a lot of those) is the command line. Today's feature I'm excited about is the ability to paste completed commands into the command line. Now as cool as that is, the ability to paste SEVERAL sequential commands at one time opens up a whole level of productivity. 

Need to switch your object's layers in a hurry? The LAYMCH command quickly changes the layer of selected objects to the destination layer of other objects drawn.

Discover how to Supercharge your Tool Palette!

Holding [shift] while using trim/extend

Did you know you can control the default layer for text, dimensions, xrefs and more? It doesn't have to default to the current layer and the layer doesn't even have to be in the drawing.

Managing block attributes is easy with AutoCAD's Block Attribute Manager command. Customize, edit, and remove attribute definitions for your blocks in just a few clicks with BATTMAN.

Did you know about the LAYMCUR command? It is an easy way to switch your current layer.

Introduction to Annotation Scales!

Did you know that you can embed images into an AutoCAD drawing? You can click to read more about this functionality and how it can be used.

Did you know you can establish a temporary reference point as a base point for offsetting subsequent points?