Lynn Allen

Lynn Allen, Autodesk Technical Evangelist, speaks to more than 30,000 users worldwide each year. She has written Cadalyst’s "Circles and Lines" column since 1993 and is the creator of Cadalyst’s popular AutoCAD video tips. She began using AutoCAD software with Release 1.4 more than 20 years ago and taught at the corporate and collegiate levels for 13 years before joining Autodesk. A sought-after public speaker with a unique comedic style, she is the host of Autodesk University and always one of the event’s highest-rated speakers. She has written three AutoCAD books; the latest is titled AutoCAD Professional Tips and Techniques. You can reach her at lynn.allen@autodesk.com.

Article Perfect Paper Space, Part 2 17 May, 2004 By: Lynn Allen A good grasp of paper space viewports helps with design documentation and plotting.
Article Perfect Paper Space, Part 1 10 Apr, 2004 By: Lynn Allen Stop living in denial?embrace the world of layouts.
Article 13 More Express Tools 1 Mar, 2004 By: Lynn Allen Continued coverage of Express Tools includes gems that assist with layout, dimensions, and selections.
Article 10 Express Tools Conquer Text 6 Jan, 2004 By: Lynn Allen Make annotations go easier with the text tools hidden in AutoCAD's Express Tools.
Article did ya know? 1 Dec, 2003 By: Lynn Allen Lynn Allen hosts a Tips and Tricks party with 30 AutoCAD nuggets to make your life easier.
Article Digging Deep into the Express Tools 1 Oct, 2003 By: Lynn Allen This month, Allen painstakingly describes the slue of Express tools available for use with your AutoCAD layers.
Article Trying to Follow Those Standards! 1 Sep, 2003 By: Lynn Allen Allen helps you take advantage of the simple, effective features of the CAD Standards tool in AutoCAD 2004.
Article The Return of the Express Tools! (Who Says Dreams Don't Come True?) 1 Aug, 2003 By: Lynn Allen Allen celebrates the return of the awesome Express Tools in AutoCAD 2004.
Article Do You Know Your Options? 1 Jul, 2003 By: Lynn Allen Lynn Allen shows you how to define default file types, set preferences, and (if you dare) mess with your coworkers' minds by picking "astronomical units" as your basic measurement.
Article Text: from Tedious to Terrific (About Darn Time!) 1 Jun, 2003 By: Lynn Allen This month, Allen explores the new and vastly improved mtext options available in AutoCAD 2004.

AutoCAD Tips!

Lynn Allen

Autodesk Technical Evangelist Lynn Allen guides you through a different AutoCAD feature in every edition of her popular "Circles and Lines" tutorial series. For even more AutoCAD how-to, check out Lynn's quick tips in the Cadalyst Video Gallery. Subscribe to Cadalyst's Tips & Tricks Tuesdays free e-newsletter and we'll notify you every time a new video tip is available. All exclusively from Cadalyst!
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