AutoCAD LT tips and tricks

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CAD tips and guides for Autodesk CAD applications - AutoCAD LT

In this knowledgebase (blog) you can find small tips, hints, secrets and tricks which - as we hope - help you learn to use your Autodesk and ARKANCE Be.Smart products more efficiently. ARKANCE (in Czechia - former CAD Studio) is a worldwide Autodesk Platinum Partner, Developer and Training Center since 1990. See also our custom CAD application development.

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Automation of AutoCAD drawing texts using fields.

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  Tip 14537

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13.5.2025  

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How to export geometry from AutoCAD DWGs to JSON files and import it back?

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  Tip 14526

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3.5.2025  

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Sending a link from Vault to a file in the repository over email.

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  Tip 14524

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2.5.2025  

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AutoCAD linetypes - the A/R/U orientation options in complex text-linetypes.

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  Tip 14509

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24.4.2025   FAQ  

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How to set the "Display Plot Styles" option for all layouts at once?

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  Tip 14505

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21.4.2025  

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Autodesk starts using OTP (One-Time Passcode) verification on user accounts.

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  Tip 14500

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16.4.2025  

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How to bulk publish a folder of DWG/DXF files to PDF?

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  Tip 14481

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9.4.2025  

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PurgeAll - automation of DWG file cleaning

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  Tip 14477

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6.4.2025  

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How to connect Bing Maps in AutoCAD 2026 (and higher)?

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  Tip 14468

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26.3.2025  

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How to convert multiline geometry to a standard polyline?

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  Tip 14461

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20.3.2025  

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How to hide dimensions with zero- or small length?

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  Tip 14454

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13.3.2025  

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Undocumented options in AutoCAD FIELDs - hyperlinks, hexadecimal or binary format

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  Tip 14446

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8.3.2025  

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Connector, notch, groove, cutout or other curve- breaks - easily with dynamic blocks.

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  Tip 14443

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6.3.2025  

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Conversion of arc polylines to straight-segment polylines (e.g. for GIS).

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  Tip 14436

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26.2.2025  

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Quick calculator on an AutoCAD keyboard shortcut.

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  Tip 14417

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11.2.2025  

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