CAD tip # 9084:

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	Easily convert dimensioned drawing to parameric AutoCAD geometry.
	With the AutoCAD command `DCCONVERT` you can create a parametric drawing from a plain dimensioned geometry - such drawing is controlled by a table of numerical parameters. The conversion procedure changing dimensions to parameters is described in a video from the CAD Videos section: AutoCAD video #51 or on CAD Studio's YouTube channel:

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CAD tip # 9084:

Easily convert dimensioned drawing to parameric AutoCAD geometry.