How could any AutoCAD user possibly resist a command called PowerTrim? You trim and extend all the time in AutoCAD — why not add a tool to your repertoire that amps up the speed of these popular commands! Join AutoCAD tipster Lynn Allen as she shows you how to save time and steps while trimming...More>>

Spelling errors can make you look very unprofessional — but they’re easily prevented! Join AutoCAD tipster Lynn Allen as she shows you how to spell-check any drawing, and gives you customization tips to ensure SPELL gives you the best results possible (including working on external references).More>>

Would you like to change your current layer in fewer clicks? Would you like to move objects to a different layer by simply matching an object on the destination layer? Join AutoCAD video tipster Lynn Allen as she shares a couple of handy layer tricks that will help you get your job done faster!More>>

We’ve all run into scenarios where we’ve needed to do some type of unit conversion in our drawings. Did you know the Quick Calculator in AutoCAD is a pro at making it easy to do exactly that? Join AutoCAD tipster Lynn Allen as she shows you some of the gems hidden within the Quick Calculator...More>>

You’ve probably seen the AutoCAD Quick Calculator many times — but perhaps you just weren’t quite sure what to do with it. AutoCAD video tipster Lynn Allen will show you that QuickCalc is a very powerful tool, so you can stop ignoring it and start taking advantage of it!More>>

The AutoCAD Options command controls so many different important elements of AutoCAD — and it can be accessed in a variety of ways (with slightly varying results). Join AutoCAD tipster Lynn Allen as she shows you the many methods for accessing Options, as well as how to control the specific tab...More>>

We’ve all seen the DEFPOINTS layer in AutoCAD, but how did it get there? Maybe you use this mystery layer to place objects you wish to display but not plot — but what are the perils of doing so, and is there a better solution? Join AutoCAD tipster Lynn Allen as she shows you the advantages...More>>

There are so many different user interface (UI) boxes in AutoCAD: grip boxes, apertures, object snap markers, etc. Do you have them set up for maximum productivity? Join AutoCAD tipster Lynn Allen as she takes you through the various settings that manage a variety of key UI tools!More>>