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Importing PDFs into AutoCAD: Data Integrity and Image Files Video
Importing PDFs into AutoCAD: Data Integrity and Image Files   25 Feb, 2018

In this final installment of my series on importing PDF files into AutoCAD as objects, you’ll learn about some of the bad news — data integrity — as well as find out how you can control the location of the imported raster images (PNG files). More>>

Convert Single-Line Text to Paragraph Text in AutoCAD Video
Convert Single-Line Text to Paragraph Text in AutoCAD   11 Feb, 2018

So you’ve converted your SHX text to single-line MTEXT in AutoCAD (after inserting it from a PDF). But you really wish it were in paragraph format so you could modify the width, and maybe even change the numeric order or bullets! Join Lynn Allen as she shows you how easy it is to convert your...More>>

Convert SHX Text from PDF Files to MTEXT in AutoCAD Video
Convert SHX Text from PDF Files to MTEXT in AutoCAD   21 Jan, 2018

Let’s face it — we still have plenty of AutoCAD drawings with SHX fonts in them! Adobe PDF files aren’t quite sure what to make of SHX text; consequently, they don’t save the info needed to convert back to MTEXT when re-inserted into AutoCAD. What does that mean to you? That means your SHX...More>>

Import PDF Files as AutoCAD Objects Video
Import PDF Files as AutoCAD Objects   7 Jan, 2018

You asked for it, and you finally got it: The No. 1 item on the AutoCAD Wish List has been granted in AutoCAD 2017. Join Lynn Allen as she shows you how easy it is to bring a PDF file into AutoCAD and convert it to AutoCAD objects (as well as some tricks for doing so).More>>

Convert PDF Underlays to AutoCAD Objects Video
Convert PDF Underlays to AutoCAD Objects   10 Dec, 2017

You know you want it: With a click of a button you can convert PDF files to AutoCAD objects. No more tedious tracing on top of PDFs to recreate objects? It’s time to celebrate!More>>

Make Your AutoCAD Command Line Stand Out Video
Make Your AutoCAD Command Line Stand Out   26 Nov, 2017

Don’t settle for a wimpy command line that is difficult to see — make it bold and clear! Join Lynn Allen as she shows you how to make your command line stand out so you won’t miss a thing that AutoCAD is telling you!More>>

Control AutoCAD Text Height with Styles Video
Control AutoCAD Text Height with Styles   12 Nov, 2017

Sometimes the text commands prompt you for a height, and sometimes they don’t — what’s up with that? Join Autodesk Evangelist Lynn Allen as she shows you how to control the AutoCAD text height with the Style command for maximum productivity! More>>

Working with Navisworks Files in AutoCAD Video
Working with Navisworks Files in AutoCAD   22 Oct, 2017

Have you ever been asked to coordinate your AutoCAD drawings with a Navisworks file? Join Lynn Allen as she shows you how easy it is to bring a Navisworks file into AutoCAD and draw objects within the file (and avoid clashes!).More>>



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