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- Engineering Line Types: A Complete Guide for Technical Drawing
Technical drawings are a universal language in engineering. But that language is incomplete without one critical element: line types. Every line you see on an…
- This is how you can compare AutoCAD drawing changes using drawing compare tool
AutoCAD has the drawing comparison tool that is used to identify the difference between two different DWGs, most preferrable DWGs with the same design, only…
- AutoCAD vs Fusion 360: Which One Should You Learn?
AutoCAD and Fusion 360 are both children of Autodesk. They both can create 3D models but they are designed and used for completely different purposes. Picking…
- AutoCAD scale factor chart
A scale factor is numerical ratio that compares drawing elements and items to its actual size in the real world. This helps in designing and drafting of…
- How to Export STL from SolidWorks and Fusion 360 for 3D Printing
You have finished the design, everything looks right on the screen, and now you just need to send it to the 3D printer. One quick export and you are done…
- 6 Best AutoCAD Courses for Beginners in 2026
AutoCAD is still the most popular software for 2D and 3D computer-aided design in a number of fields. AutoCAD is still used in architecture, engineering…
- A detailed guide to 3D printing infills and which one should you use
Infill is the answer to the age-old question in 3D printing: weight vs. strength. It is one of the most underrated tools in additive manufacturing, which is…
- SolidWorks vs Fusion 360 which one should you learn
If you ve spent your time in CAD forums or Reddit threads wondering about which of the software between SolidWorks or Fusion 360 you should learn, it s a…
- The actual AutoCAD system requirements
If you check the official Autodesk website for system requirements, it says that 8 GB of RAM is “enough” for you to get started with AutoCAD. Well…
- The Ultimate Guide to CAD File Formats Free Viewers
Over the years, I’ve juggled the ropes between different CAD software. Each comes with its own features, benefits aaaand… file formats. Whether it’s for IP…
- How to convert AutoCAD files to Lower Version including bulk conversion
Have you ever received a drawing file from a client or a colleague, only to be greeted by the error message saying, “Drawing file is not valid”? Or perhaps…
- Direct Drive vs. Bowden Extruder: Which one to choose?
The extruder system forms the core of any FFF 3D printer. It directly influences how the filament is fed, the precision of its control, and which materials…
- How to convert STL to DWG using AutoCAD and other options
DWG is the gold standard AutoCAD has created in the 2D drafting space. It’s a legacy file format that has been used for years now and contains all the…
- How to Create Threads in SolidWorks 3 Methods Best Practices
Since its inception in 1995, SolidWorks has been the go-to software for mechanical designers and engineers in general. Its thread creation, however, still…
- All the essential software you need for 3D printing
3D printing is quite an exciting hobby for most, a business for others, and a profession for many. The learning curve has come down drastically in recent…
- Fix print bed plate adhesion issue The ultimate guide
You walk into your workshop or 3D printer area, expecting a clean, finished print… and instead you’re greeted by a plastic spaghetti monster taking over your…
- 3D Printing using AutoCAD The Complete guide
AutoCAD has been in use since 1982, but it is not the first software that comes to mind when you think about 3D printing. Most people know AutoCAD for its use…
- All about SolidWorks CSWA and CSWP certification exams
Introduction SolidWorks is the world’s premier design and engineering CAD software program, used by an estimated eight million people worldwide to design…
- 10 Best Entry Level 3D Printers for Beginners in 2026
With the wave of 3D printers being released and the easier-than-ever accessibility to 3D printing in general, there’s a whole new generation of first-time 3D…
- Best SolidWorks courses
SolidWorks is one of the most widely used 3D CAD tools in mechanical engineering and product design. If you work in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, or…
- How to Convert STL to SolidWorks (4 methods)
If you work with SolidWorks regularly, you ve probably run into an STL file at some point. Maybe a client sent you one, you downloaded a model from…
- This is how you can compare AutoCAD drawing changes using drawing compare tool
AutoCAD has the drawing comparison tool that is used to identify the difference between two different DWGs, most preferably DWGs with the same design, only…
- Layer naming standards for your CAD drawing (complete details)
What is a CAD layer? CAD layer is a digital container, with a user given name, that helps group common drawing attributes and properties in one logical…
- Top AutoCAD clone software you can use right now
What is AutoCAD and Why Is It So Famous? AutoCAD is a software developed from AutoDesk in 1982 as a solution for computer aided drawings (CAD). AutoCAD solved…
- What is BIM (building information modeling), complete details
What is BIM in Construction? Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a complete digital system used to manage a physical asset through its entire lifecycle…
- All about lines in Revit including Detail and Model Line
Lines in Revit are crucial in designing architectural, structural, or MEP projects, they are the foundation of 2D and 3D designs. Lines can be used to define…
- Text sizes and standards in a technical drawing [Complete guide]
Every engineer, architect, and designer has encountered the frustration of squinting at technical drawings with illegible text. While modern CAD software…
- All about Civil 3D certification exam
The Autodesk Civil 3D certification exam validates your skills in civil engineering design and documentation using Civil 3D. If you are not an experienced…
- 3D Printing material properties cheat sheet [PDF]
When I started 3D printing, I was almost always printing with PLA, no matter what the use case. I even printed planters, outdoor stuff and things that…
- These are the essential skills fresh mechanical engineering graduates should learn
If you’re a fresh mechanical engineering graduate and your job search feels like throwing darts blindfolded. This article is for you. I’ve pulled together a…
- How to Create a Revit Site Plan using Civil 3D Survey Files
Creating a seamless workflow between Revit and Autodesk Civil 3D greatly improves the designers and engineers collaboration and work efficiency. Combining…
- How to Open Civil 3D Drawings in AutoCAD
How do you open your Civil 3D drawing in AutoCAD without losing the data or information that was saved? This is a common issue that we usually encounter in…
- All about Curtain Walls in Revit, including curved curtain walls
Curtain walls are non-structural exterior walls made of aluminium frames containing metal panels and glass infills. They enclose a structure without bearing…
- How to Import Google Earth Data into Civil 3D
When working with site planning, land development, or roadway design, the use of accurate, easily accessible, and up-to-date topographical data, such as…
- Roofs in Revit Complete Step-by-Step Process
Revit is a powerful BIM (Building Information Modelling) software tool that enables designers, engineers, and architects to create building models with…
- Making a Floor Plan in AutoCAD from Scratch
AutoCAD is a powerful software used by architects, engineers, and designers to create and design standard floor plans for any project. In this step-by-step…
- Is AutoCAD obsolete? Should everyone switch to Revit?
So here is a Google Trends graph showing a decline in global searches for the term AutoCAD from 2004 to now. And here is another graph showing a rise in…
- Convert 2D AutoCAD DWG into a 3D Revit Drawing
Transforming your 2D AutoCAD drawing into a 3D Revit model is crucial in modern architectural and engineering workflows. With Revit’s powerful modeling…
- How to Create Revit Families, complete tutorial
Creating custom Revit families is a vital skill for architects, engineers, and designers who use Building Information Modelling (BIM) to streamline their…
- How to get hired for design engineer job role in 2025
Learn all that you need to get your first design engineering job from HR of 16 years experience from a design consulting firm.
- How to learn AutoCAD for complete beginners
In this article, I will share the step-by-step method of learning AutoCAD right from scratch for a complete beginner. I will also share a list of mostly free…
- How to get free AutoCAD for learning
In this article I will share with you some of the legal ways you can get free AutoCAD for learning. I have also included some inexpensive methods of getting…
- Will AI replace job of CAD professionals?
Think of it like this. If your job can be explained to someone easily and if they can do it based on that explanation, then, your job is most likely going to…
- Should you learn one or several CAD software?
Should you learn one or several CAD software
- Civil 3D commands and shortcuts
Here is a comprehensive list of Civil 3D commands and shortcuts that you can include in your workflow to increase productivity. These commands are categorized…
- Revit Commands and Shortcuts
This list of 100 Revit commands and keyboard shortcuts is designed to help you become more proficient with Revit by focusing on the keyboard shortcuts and…
- How to use xRef in AutoCAD, a complete step by step guide
External Reference in AutoCAD AutoCAD External References (Xrefs) is a powerful feature that allows you to integrate external files seamlessly into your…
- AutoCAD electrical quizzes with answers and PDF eBook
This is a big collection of AutoCAD electrical quizzes in multiple-choice format with answers. If you are new to AutoCAD electrical then I would recommend you…
- Mastering Revit Worksets right from scratch
Revit worksets allows teams to effortlessly collaborate on large architectural projects without stepping on each other s toes? Picture yourself working on a…
- Page setup in AutoCAD Complete tutorial
In AutoCAD, setting up your page in a layout or paper space is crucial for presenting your drawings professionally. Here s a comprehensive article that will…
- How to flatten AutoCAD drawing to remove the Z axis (for AutoCAD and LT)
It seems like for almost no reason some AutoCAD drawings made on flat 2D plane develops lines, polylines and other features along Z axis. Like the image shown…
- Fusion 360 commands and keyboard shortcuts
This is my collection of Fusion 360 commands and keyboard shortcuts that will improve your efficiency with the software. The commands are grouped into…
- Revit Matchline and View reference tool, complete tutorial
In this article, I will take you through the step by step process of using Revit Matchline and View reference tools. I will also share all the Revit tips and…
- How to calculate quantity takeoff in Civil 3D
Quantity takeoffs calculation lays the groundwork for accurate cost estimations and resource allocations. At its core, a quantity takeoff involves calculating…
- Import AutoCAD files into Revit Direct import and import as families
Under regular circumstances it is not recommended to import DWG files in REVIT but there are some situations where you can import them in a useful way. These…
- 10 websites to download free Revit families
Revit families are ready made set of objects that you can use in your projects. Essentially one Revit family can be used repeatedly in several projects. You…
- AutoCAD groups: Complete details and why you should use them
AutoCAD groups are like collection of many objects that act as a common unit. There are some great advantages to working with groups, such as the ease of…
- All about the multiline command of AutoCAD with practical use cases
Multiline command of AutoCAD is quite underrated, despite a feature rich toolset people seem to avoid using this command. Well in this article I will try to…
- How to create block library in AutoCAD 3 methods
In AutoCAD, block libraries are essentially collections of pre-drawn and reusable objects or symbols that you can insert into your AutoCAD drawings. AutoCAD…
- Our collection of 31 best Revit tips and tricks
In recent years, Autodesk Revit has become the most common BIM software among architects, engineers, and construction professionals for designing…
- All about AutoCAD block attributes Complete tutorial
AutoCAD block attributes are powerful tools that add intelligence and dynamic data to your design. You can think of it like AutoCAD Dynamic blocks. Dynamic…
- How to make and modify AutoCAD blocks Complete tutorial
AutoCAD Blocks are symbols like chairs, furniture, doors, etc. that you often see in regular AutoCAD drawings. These objects can be reused in several drawings…
- How to make Isometric drawing in ZWCAD
An isometric drawing is a 3D representation of an object in a 2D workspace. This can be achieved by tilting the viewing angle by 30 degrees on all the sides…
- Best laptop for Revit Our Top 10 Picks for 2026
When buying the best laptop for Revit you should always look for a CPU with higher single core performance and a fast RAM with sufficient space. These two…
- Solidworks tips and tricks with PDF eBook
Over the years of working with Solidworks, I have collected several small and big Solidworks tips and tricks which I have compiled in this article and eBook…
- 32 Fusion 360 tips and tricks with PDF eBook
I have compiled a list of Fusion 360 tutorials, tips, tricks and shortcuts that I have collected over the years of using Fusion 360 and it’s all listed here…
- Dimensioning best practices for mechanical and architectural drawings
Just adding dimensions in a drawing is not always sufficient and if you want the machinist, architect or stakeholders to read your drawing exactly the same…
- AutoCAD certification exam preparation, everything about it
Since 2014 I have cleared three AutoCAD certified professional certification exams by Autodesk and in this article, I am sharing everything I have learned…
- 200 AutoCAD Commands and Shortcut list [With PDF eBook]
In this massive list of 200 AutoCAD commands, I have tried to include some of the most useful commands, Keyboard Shortcuts and Tools which every AutoCAD user…
- Solidworks quizzes with answers and PDF eBook
This is a big collection of Solidworks quizzes in multiple-choice format with answers. If you are new to Solidworks then I would recommend you watch the free…
- Fusion 360 quiz with answers
This is a big collection of Fusion 360 quizzes in multiple-choice format with answers. If you are new to Fusion 360 then I would recommend you check the…
- 100+ AutoCAD quiz in MCQ format with PDF eBook
This is a huge collection of more than 100 AutoCAD 2D and 3D quizzes in multiple-choice format with answers. The total score of your quiz will show up after…
- How to find block count in AutoCAD, including the count of other objects
In AutoCAD 2022 version Autodesk added a new feature that you can use to show the block count in AutoCAD drawing. Not just that you can even create a table of…
- Restore the classic workspace of AutoCAD
Autodesk has abandoned its old classic workspace from AutoCAD 2015 and later versions but you can easily bring it back to its full glory with a few tweaks to…
- Parametric drawing in AutoCAD Complete tutorial
In this article, I will show you the step by step method of making parametric drawing in AutoCAD and working with geometrical or dimensional constraints or…
- Everything about the AutoCAD calculator tool
With AutoCAD Calculator tool you can measure the length of geometry, it s angle and coordinate points like midpoint or centroid. You can perform complex…
- Making smart selection filers using FILTER command of AutoCAD
Selecting objects using normal AutoCAD selection techniques is fairly simple, but for very large drawing files the selection may often become a tedious and…
- How to add Tolerance in AutoCAD drawing [including dual dimensioning]
In this article, I will show you the step by step method of adding tolerance in AutoCAD drawing using dimension style. I will also show you the method of…
- How to add Datum Feature symbol in AutoCAD
Datum feature symbol (shown in the image below) is used to specify datum geometries like plane and surface which act as a reference for measuring dimensions…
- How to repair AutoCAD drawing file and fix its errors
This article will help you repair AutoCAD drawing that is corrupted or its showing errors. Also, if your AutoCAD drawing file size has increased unexpectedly…
- All about COPYM command of AutoCAD
COPYM command can save time allowing you to perform multiple tasks with a single command. Using this express tool you can perform array, divide and measure…
- Automate repeating tasks using Action Recorder in AutoCAD
AutoLISP is a great tool for automating many CAD tasks. But for a non-programmer, (like me :)) you can use Action Recorder in AutoCAD to automate repetitive…
- How to create eTransmit in AutoCAD Complete tutorial
An AutoCAD drawing may contain lots of external data in the form of X-ref, font styles, images, excel tables, textures, materials for 3D drawings and other…
- How to fix slow AutoCAD, here are 12 tips that work
You can fix slow AutoCAD and improve the overall performance using two approaches. The first one is speeding up your PC and the second one is fixing the speed…
- How to Fix AutoCAD and troubleshooting common problems
Errors in AutoCAD can be divided into two broad categories, the error related to the CAD file and error related to the AutoCAD Software itself. If the issues…
- How to use fields in AutoCAD drawings
Fields are dynamically linked properties and they update automatically when the object property changes. An example of field is date. When you add date filed…
- How to Export custom hatch pattern in AutoCAD, and also import it
Generally you can export a drawing with it s fonts, texture, materials, references, data links etc using e-transmit. Unfortunately, it can’t export custom…
- How to rename blocks in AutoCAD, and other named objects too
If you are wondering how to rename blocks in AutoCAD and also other named objects like layers, linetypes, text styles, views and a lot more then this article…
- All about copy and paste commands of AutoCAD
When you copy data from drawing it is temporarily parked in the clipboard and when you paste that data then it is accessed from that clipboard. This clipboard…
- How to create dimension style overrides in AutoCAD
Generally, we create dimension styles and then use that dimension style throughout our drawing, this ensures consistency of style in our drawing. But if you…
- How to create custom material in AutoCAD from scratch
AutoCAD has lots of materials in it s Materials Library that can be directly used in your drawing without making any changes. But, if you need a specific kind…
- What is the Defpoints layer in AutoCAD? Here is the answer
You must have noticed Defpoints layer in AutoCAD which is automatically created. Have you wondered why this layer is created automatically and what is the use…
- How to import Excel table to AutoCAD, and export it
In this article, I will explain methods by which you can import and export a table from AutoCAD to Excel. Let’s first start with importing a table. Importing…
- Six useful AutoCAD command line tips
AutoCAD command line may look very insignificant to new users but it’s rather very useful tool and it can increase your productivity in many ways. Here I will…
- Simple AutoCAD 3D practice drawing tutorial
In this tutorial I will show you the step by step method of making the 3D part shown down below. You can try it yourself using the dimensioned drawing or…
- How to make 2D from 3D AutoCAD drawing
There are at least two popular methods of converting 2D from 3D drawing in AutoCAD and these methods are using FLATSHOT command and using Layout views. In…
- How to change unit in AutoCAD drawing
You can change unit in AutoCAD drawing using UN command but it does not scale your drawing to fit the new units. To ensure your drawing scale also changes…
- How to export high resolution images from AutoCAD drawings
If you need to export high resolution images from AutoCAD drawings for presentation or printing purposes then this tip is for you. You need to configure…
- How to print AutoCAD drawing to PDF
You can print AutoCAD drawing to PDF using its default settings and no external tool or plugin is required for that. Drawing exported in PDF also contains…
- How to divide objects in AutoCAD
Using DIVIDE and MEASURE commands of AutoCAD you can divide 2D drawing objects like Line, Polyline, Arc, Spline and Ellipse in equal parts without knowing…
- How to hide objects in AutoCAD, also isolate them
You may need to hide objects in AutoCAD and sometimes isolate specific set of objects to work on a clean drawing area. Layers are not the best option in these…
- How to make a custom ribbon in AutoCAD
If you have your own set of favorite tools and commands of AutoCAD then you can create a custom ribbon panel in AutoCAD especially for your favorite tools…
- How to calculate area in AutoCAD drawings [Four methods]
There are at least four direct methods of calculating area in AutoCAD drawing and in this article, I will show you all four methods. If you prefer video then…
- Understanding point filters in AutoCAD drawing
Point filters in AutoCAD help in selection of some predefined points visually from drawing area by clicking on it. This feature is especially helpful for…
- How to make isometric drawing in AutoCAD including text and dimensions
Isometric drawings are not actual 3D drawings, they are made with 2D geometries but they appear like 3D. Isometric drawing in AutoCAD can be made by tilting…
- Convert line to polyline and spline in AutoCAD
At times you may need to convert line to polyline or polyline to a spline and sometimes Spline to a Polyline. You can do all of these tasks using a few simple…
- How to delete layers in AutoCAD that won t delete
You might have noticed that in some AutoCAD drawings there are some stubborn layers that won’t delete no matter what you try. Even on seemingly empty layers…
- Create, customize, export, and import AutoCAD Tool Palettes
Tool palettes are a great tool that offers quick access to many AutoCAD tools and commands. You can expand the usability of AutoCAD tool palettes by making…
- How to curve text in AutoCAD, along Arc and Circle
With ARCTEXT express tool you can write curve text in AutoCAD which is aligned to an arc. This tool can’t be used to write curve text along the spline…
- Our collection of best AutoCAD tips and tricks
Over the years I have collected several AutoCAD tips that I am now sharing with you here. These are tips, shortcuts and some workarounds that you can use to…
- Copy objects from xRef and Blocks in AutoCAD
The usual method which comes to mind for selecting a nested object is by exploding the block and then copying components. But that is a destructive approach…
- Seven AutoCAD text features you should use in your drawing
In this article, I have listed six AutoCAD text related features which can be used to make your CAD workflow more productive. These features are usually quite…
- AutoCAD Reference Manager, the most underutilized tool in AutoCAD
I believe that AutoCAD reference manager is one of the most underutilized tools of AutoCAD and most people are not even aware of it s existence. Even I was…
- How to modify Quick Properties in AutoCAD
Whether or not you are a regular user it is most likely that you have come across the Quick Properties in AutoCAD at some point. Over the years it has…
- How to use wildcard in AutoCAD, complete tutorial
Wildcards are special characters that you can use in AutoCAD create intelligent selection filters and a lot more. AutoCAD supports most of the popular…
- Quickly transfer properties with Match Properties in AutoCAD
Match properties in AutoCAD offers an efficient method of copying properties of one object to another with complete control over properties copied. Let’s…
- Understanding annotative scale in AutoCAD
The annotative property was added in the AutoCAD 2008 version. It s a tool that helps in keeping size of annotations like dimension, text and more constant…
- Using opacity map in AutoCAD to create 3D realistic tree
Many objects like vehicles and trees can be added to give it a more realistic appearance using a material created with opacity map in AutoCAD. To make these…
- Reverse polyline direction in AutoCAD (and why reverse it)
You must be wondering why on earth anyone would want to reverse polyline direction in AutoCAD? In most of the cases reversing the direction of an arc, line or…
- How to clean AutoCAD drawing, six methods
If you are also wondering how to clean AutoCAD drawings then this article will help you with six different methods. AutoCAD drawings specially the old ones…
- Best mouse for CAD software – Our top 8 pick for 2026
I have used CAD mouse for more than 5 years and over the years I also used several other mice like Logitech MX masters and several simple 3 button mice. I…
- Creating AutoCAD Rendering, Solar study, Panorama, and more
Autodesk 360 rendering is not just simple plain another rendering tool, it offers a variety of new features which are not available in the regular software…
- Extrude and Presspull command in AutoCAD, 8 tips
Extrude and Presspull Command in AutoCAD are probably the most used 3D tools. So to help you make better use of these commands I have compiled a list of 8 of…
- 24 AutoCAD bad practices you should avoid
The AutoCAD bad practices mentioned in this list are some of the very common ones that are often seen in drawing offices. The list is compiled based on…
- Centerline and Center mark in AutoCAD
Centerline and Centermark in AutoCAD are relatively new features added in the 2017 version. With the help of these tools, it’s now fairly easy to add a center…
- AutoCAD Revision Clouds, complete tutorial
AutoCAD Revision clouds are geometries used for markup as a means to drive attention to a certain part of the drawing the require corrections. The revision…
- Essential AutoCAD Express tools you should know
AutoCAD Express Tools is a collection of productivity tools that extend the power of AutoCAD. These tools are provided as a courtesy to you but are…
- Improve AutoCAD performance with these 14 system variables
To improve AutoCAD performance you can tweak some settings related to the operating system and your hardware. These software and hardware changes will speed…
- AutoCAD Dynamic Blocks, a complete tutorial
Dynamic blocks in AutoCAD are like blocks on steroids. In a regular AutoCAD block, you can use one base point and maybe rotate or scale it and that will be…
- Creating custom Font symbol in AutoCAD
In AutoCAD, you can easily add custom symbols using the text editor and windows character map. For most of the situations the symbols of character map is…
- An Introduction to AutoCAD Sheet Set Manager
The sheet set is like the old file management system reimagined for digital drawings. Basically, here we put all the drawings of a project together in a…
- How to add custom font in AutoCAD
AutoCAD generally supports two type of fonts TrueType with TTF extension and shape font with SHX extension. TrueType is Windows native font type which comes…
- Everything about LOFT command of AutoCAD
LOFT is one of the most basic 3D commands which is generally used for making complex and even organic shaped geometries with relative ease. This command works…
- Using rotate and scale reference in AutoCAD
Using reference option of the Scale and Rotate commands you can modify their shapes or position with respect to some pre-existing points or geometries of the…
- How to select objects in AutoCAD, here are 11 methods
There are many ways of making a selection in AutoCAD like a simple window or manual selection by clicking on objects. But there are also many other ways of…
- All about Point and Point style in AutoCAD
In AutoCAD, you can make simple points using the POINT or PO command, these points are also called nodes. To make the point simply type PO press enter and…
- Using the Align command in AutoCAD to align objects
If you have an object at some random angle and you want to align it with respect to another object or any known or unknown angle then you can use the methods…
- Free CAD blocks for your project, top 18 sources
There are hundreds of websites and other sources from where you can get free cad blocks for your project. And in my opinion the best sources are usually free…
- Best Laptop for AutoCAD – Our top 10 picks for 2026
AutoCAD is heavily dependent on the CPU for most of its processing so if you want to get the best laptop for AutoCAD then your choice should be heavily…
- How to make a drawing template in AutoCAD with proper unit
Before we start making an AutoCAD drawing we generally make many settings in the blank file like changing Units, Limits, Adding Layers, Linetypes, Blocks…
- How to make a title block in AutoCAD [Complete tutorial]
You can make your own title block in AutoCAD for your drawings and save it as a template. You can also use any preexisting template available with AutoCAD or…
- How to use Map in AutoCAD drawings
Overtime, integration between GPS Map technology and CAD Software has become increasingly advanced. People use these integrations for a wide variety of…
- How to scale in AutoCAD Resizing, referencing and more
If you are wondering how to scale in AutoCAD then this article is for you. In this article you will learn all about setting proper scale in your AutoCAD…
- How to make custom linetypes in AutoCAD
AutoCAD has it s own library of linetypes which is quite sufficient for most of the common drawings. Still, if you are wondering how to make custom linetypes…
- How to make custom hatch patterns in AutoCAD
AutoCAD has a comprehensive library of hatch patterns but if you are wondering how to make custom hatch patterns in AutoCAD then I have two methods explained…
- How to add texture and material in AutoCAD 3D objects
In AutoCAD, we have a comprehensive library of materials and you can add material to any 3D solid object with a simple drag and drop. You can also create your…
- How to import coordinates from Excel to AutoCAD
If you are wondering how to import coordinates from Excel to AutoCAD (Easting, Northing Reduced Levels) then this article will help you do that using two…
- New features of AutoCAD 2020
Just like every year, the new version of AutoCAD is released with new features and enhancements. I also installed my shiny new software to test the new…
- AutoCAD object snap and how to use them, all snap points explained
Making drawings precisely is not possible without the use of AutoCAD object snaps. These options not only let you make drawings precisely but they also speed…
- Data extraction in AutoCAD Complete details
Before AutoCAD came with a Data Extraction feature, CAD users had to track their data by hand. Luckily, the DATAEXTRACTION command was created as a method of…
- How to convert PDF to DWG, including Scanned PDF and images
To convert PDF to DWG you need to first know the type of PDF file that you have. There are essentially two types of PDF files, a raster file and a vector. If…
- 13 best free 3D modeling software for beginners
If you want to make your first 3D design then there are plenty of great and free 3D modeling software available to help you do the work with minimal effort…
- First angle and third angle projection system Complete details
The first angle and third angle projection system are common terms that you must have seen in technical drawings. These projection systems are used to…
- 18 Free DWG viewers, browser-based and offline
You can view your AutoCAD files without using AutoCAD or other paid software using these free AutoCAD viewers. These free CAD file viewers also support…
- 20 Civil 3D tips and tricks that you should use
I have been using Civil 3D since it first came out in 2005. But I have also been using CAD in the civil discipline since 1995 (I know, I’m old :-)! Over these…
- Best laptops for Solidworks Our top 10 pick of 2025
When selecting the best laptops for Solidworks you should heavily base your choice on the CPU speed and its architecture as Solidworks is mostly…
- Best laptops for Fusion 360 – Our Top 10 Picks for 2025
When buying the best laptops for Fusion 360 you should focus primarily on processor single-core speed over anything else. Almost all the tasks like modeling…
- AutoCAD practice drawings with PDF eBook
The best way to practice AutoCAD skill is with AutoCAD practice exercises, the more your practice the better you get at making drawings using AutoCAD. So, to…