CAD tip # 3062:

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How to make a SHAPE from drawing entities?

Besides manually coding of shape descriptions in .SHP files described in the AutoCAD Customization Guide, there is also an easier way.

With the Express Tools utility MKSHAPE you can convert a block or other part of your drawing to the .SHP format.

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25.5.2003 9219×

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this tip shared by ARKANCE experts applies to: AutoCAD 2000 · AutoCAD 2004 · AutoCAD Architecture · MDT · AutoCAD Map 3D ·

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