AutoCAD 2010 User Documentation

ContentsAutoCAD HelpUser's GuideGet InformationFind the Information You NeedFind Information Using InfoCenterOverview of InfoCenterSearch For InformationAccess Subscription CenterReceive Product Updates and AnnouncementsOverview of Communication CenterReceive New Information NotificationsSave and Access Favorite TopicsSpecify InfoCenter SettingsUse the Help System EfficientlyFind Information in HelpUse SearchesUnderstand How Help Topics Are OrganizedPrint Help TopicsShow and Hide the Contents PaneGet Additional HelpLearn About New FeaturesLearn the ProductView the Product ReadmeWhere to Find AutoCAD Express Tools Volumes 1-9Join the Customer Involvement ProgramGet Information from DrawingsObtain General Drawing InformationCount Objects Within a DrawingThe User InterfaceTools in the Application WindowThe Application MenuSearch for CommandsAccess Common ToolsBrowse FilesRecent DocumentsCurrently Open DocumentsPreview DocumentsQuick Access ToolbarThe RibbonOverview of the RibbonDisplay and Organize the RibbonCustomize the RibbonOther Tool LocationsAccess the Classic Menu BarToolbarsStatus BarsApplication Status BarDrawing Status BarKeytipsThe Command WindowEnter Commands on the Command LineEnter System Variables on the Command LineNavigate and Edit Within the Command WindowSwitch Between Dialog Boxes and the Command LineDock, Resize, and Hide the Command WindowShortcut MenusTool PalettesCreate and Use Tools from Objects and ImagesCreate and Use Command ToolsChange Tool Palette SettingsControl Tool PropertiesCustomize Tool PalettesOrganize Tool PalettesSave and Share Tool PalettesDesignCenterOverview of DesignCenterUnderstand the DesignCenter WindowAccess Content with DesignCenterAdd Content with DesignCenterRetrieve Content from the Web with DesignCenter OnlineOverview of DesignCenter OnlineUnderstand DesignCenter Online Content TypesRetrieve Content from the WebCustomize the Drawing EnvironmentSet Interface OptionsSet Up the Drawing AreaSet Options for 3D Modeling with Perspective ProjectionSwitch Between Model Space and LayoutsSpecify Application FontsSpecify the Behavior of Dockable WindowsControl the Display of ToolbarsCreate Task-Based WorkspacesSave and Restore Interface Settings (Profiles)Customize StartupPlay Back an Action MacroMigrate and Specify Initial SetupStart, Organize, and Save a DrawingStart a DrawingStart a Drawing from ScratchUse a Drawing Template FileDefine Settings When You Create A New DrawingSelect a Template When You Create a New DrawingUse a Template File to Start a DrawingUse a Wizard to Start a DrawingSpecify Units and Unit FormatsDetermine the Units of MeasurementSet Linear Unit ConventionsSet Angular Unit ConventionsAdd Identifying Information to DrawingsInsert Geographical Location Information in a DrawingOverview of Geographic LocationDefine the Geographic Location for a DWG FileView the Geographic Location InformationOpen or Save a DrawingOpen a DrawingOpen Part of a Large Drawing (Partial Load)Work with Multiple Open DrawingsPreview Open Drawings and LayoutsSwitch Between Open DrawingsSwitch Between Layouts in the Current DrawingTransfer Information between Open DrawingsSave a DrawingFind a Drawing FileSpecify Search Paths and File LocationsRepair, Restore, or Recover Drawing FilesRepair a Damaged Drawing FileCreate and Restore Backup FilesRecover from a System FailureMaintain Standards in DrawingsOverview of CAD StandardsDefine StandardsCheck Drawings for Standards ViolationsTranslate Layer Names and PropertiesControl the Drawing ViewsChange ViewsPan or Zoom a ViewPan and Zoom with the Aerial View WindowSave and Restore ViewsControl the 3D Projection StyleOverview of Parallel and Perspective ViewsDefine a Perspective Projection (DVIEW)Define a Parallel ProjectionChoose Preset 3D ViewsDefine a 3D View with Coordinate Values or AnglesChange to a View of the XY PlaneShade a Model and Use Edge EffectsUse a Visual Style to Display Your ModelCustomize a Visual StyleShade and Color FacesDisplay Backgrounds and Shadows Control the Display of EdgesControl PerformanceAdaptive DegradationPerformance TuningMemory TuningUse Viewing ToolsSpecify 3D ViewsOverview of 3D ViewsUse 3D Navigation ToolsWalk and Fly Through a DrawingCreate a 3D Dynamic View (DVIEW)Use ViewCubeOverview of ViewCubeViewCube MenuReorient the View of a Model with ViewCubeReorient the Current ViewSet the View Projection ModeHome ViewExamine Individual Objects with ViewCubeChange the UCS with ViewCubeNavigate with SteeringWheelsOverview of SteeringWheelsWheel MenuNavigation Wheels2D Navigation WheelView Object WheelsTour Building WheelsFull Navigation WheelsNavigation ToolsCenter ToolForward ToolLook ToolOrbit ToolPan ToolRewind ToolUp/Down ToolWalk ToolZoom ToolDefine and Change Views with ShowMotionOverview of ShowMotionCreate and Modify Shots and Shot SequencesPlay Back a ShotDefine a 3D View with a CameraOverview of CamerasCreate a CameraChange Camera PropertiesCreate Preview AnimationsCreate Motion Path AnimationsControl a Camera Motion PathSpecify Motion Path SettingsRecord a Motion Path AnimationDisplay Multiple Views in Model SpaceSet Model Space ViewportsSelect and Use the Current ViewportSave and Restore Model Tab Viewport ArrangementsChoose a Work Process Before You BeginCreate Single-View Drawings (Model Space)Quick Start for Model Space DraftingDraw, Scale, and Annotate in Model SpaceCreate Multiple-View Drawing Layouts (Paper Space)Quick Start for LayoutsUnderstand the Layout ProcessWork with Model Space and Paper SpaceWork on the Model TabWork on a Layout TabAccess Model Space from a Layout ViewportExport a Layout to Model SpaceCreate and Modify Layout ViewportsControl Views in Layout ViewportsScale Views in Layout ViewportsControl Visibility in Layout ViewportsFreeze Specified Layers in a Layout ViewportScreen Objects in Layout ViewportsTurn Layout Viewports On or OffScale Linetypes in Layout ViewportsAlign Views in Layout ViewportsRotate Views in Layout ViewportsReuse Layouts and Layout SettingsWork with Sheets in a Sheet SetQuick Start for Sheet SetsUnderstand the Sheet Set Manager InterfaceCreate and Manage a Sheet SetCreate a Sheet SetOrganize a Sheet SetCreate and Modify SheetsInclude Information with Sheets and Sheet SetsPublish, Transmit, and Archive Sheet SetsUse Sheet Sets in a TeamCreate and Modify ObjectsControl the Properties of ObjectsWork with Object PropertiesOverview of Object PropertiesDisplay and Change the Properties of ObjectsCopy Properties Between ObjectsWork with LayersOverview of LayersUse Layers to Manage ComplexityCreate and Name LayersChange Layer Settings and Layer PropertiesOverride Layer Properties in ViewportsFilter and Sort the List of LayersUse New Layer NotificationReconcile New LayersWork with Layer StatesSave, Restore, and Edit Layer StatesImport and Export Layer StatesWork with ColorsSet the Current ColorChange the Color of an ObjectUse Color BooksWork with LinetypesOverview of LinetypesLoad LinetypesSet the Current LinetypeChange the Linetype of an ObjectControl Linetype ScaleDisplay Linetypes on Short Segments and PolylinesControl LineweightsOverview of LineweightsDisplay LineweightsSet the Current LineweightChange the Lineweight of an ObjectControl the Display Properties of Certain ObjectsControl the Display of Polylines, Hatches, Gradient Fills, Lineweights, and TextControl How Overlapping Objects Are DisplayedUse Precision ToolsUse Coordinates and Coordinate Systems (UCS)Overview of Coordinate EntryEnter 2D CoordinatesEnter Cartesian CoordinatesEnter Polar CoordinatesEnter 3D CoordinatesEnter 3D Cartesian CoordinatesEnter Cylindrical CoordinatesEnter Spherical CoordinatesUnderstand the User Coordinate System (UCS)Specify Workplanes in 3D (UCS)Understand the User Coordinate System in 3DControl the User Coordinate System in 3DUse the Dynamic UCS with Solid ModelsAssign User Coordinate System Orientations to ViewportsControl the Display of the User Coordinate System IconUse Dynamic InputSnap to Locations on Objects (Object Snaps)Use Object SnapsThe Object Snap MenuSet Visual Aids for Object Snaps (AutoSnap)Override Object Snap SettingsRestrict Cursor MovementAdjust Grid and Grid SnapUse Orthogonal Locking (Ortho Mode)Use Polar Tracking and PolarSnapLock an Angle for One Point (Angle)Combine or Offset Points and CoordinatesCombine Coordinate Values (Coordinate Filters)Track to Points on Objects (Object Snap Tracking)Track to Offset Point Locations (Tracking)Specify DistancesEnter Direct DistancesOffset from Temporary Reference PointsSpecify Intervals on ObjectsOverview of Specifying Intervals on ObjectsSpecify Measured Intervals on ObjectsDivide an Object into Equal SegmentsDesign with Parametric ConstraintsOverview of ConstraintsConstrain Objects GeometricallyOverview of Geometric ConstraintsApply or Remove Geometric ConstraintsDisplay and Verify Geometric ConstraintsModify Objects with Geometric Constraints AppliedConstrain Distances and Angles between ObjectsOverview of Dimensional ConstraintsApply Dimensional ConstraintsControl the Display of Dimensional ConstraintsModify Objects with Dimensional Constraints AppliedConstrain a Design with Formulas and EquationsExtract Geometric Information from ObjectsObtain Distances, Angles, and Point LocationsObtain Area and Mass Properties InformationUse a CalculatorUse the QuickCalc CalculatorOverview of QuickCalcAccess QuickCalc and Understand Its BehaviorEnter, Evaluate, and Retrieve ExpressionsConvert Units of MeasurementCreate and Use Calculator VariablesUse the Command Prompt CalculatorDraw Geometric ObjectsDraw Linear ObjectsDraw LinesDraw PolylinesDraw Rectangles and PolygonsDraw Multiline ObjectsDraw Freehand SketchesDraw Curved ObjectsDraw ArcsDraw CirclesDraw Polyline ArcsDraw DonutsDraw EllipsesDraw SplinesDraw HelixesDraw Construction and Reference GeometryDraw Reference PointsDraw Construction Lines (and Rays)Create and Combine Areas (Regions)Create Revision CloudsCreate and Use Blocks (Symbols)Overview of BlocksCreate and Store BlocksHow Blocks Are Stored and ReferencedCreate Blocks Within a DrawingCreate Drawing Files for Use as BlocksControl the Color and Linetype Properties in BlocksNest BlocksCreate Block Libraries Use Tool Palettes to Organize BlocksRemove Block DefinitionsAdd Dynamic Behavior to BlocksUse the Block EditorOverview of the Block EditorUse the Parameters ManagerDefine User Parameters in Dynamic BlocksUse a Block Properties TableUse Block Authoring PalettesHow Objects Are Displayed in the Block EditorModify Dynamic Block DefinitionsCorrect Errors in Dynamic Block DefinitionsView Actions Related to a ParameterTest Blocks Within the Block EditorSave BlocksAdd Constraints to Dynamic BlocksAdd Geometric Constraints to Dynamic BlocksOverview of Geometric Constraints in Dynamic BlocksAutomatically Constrain a Block DefinitionAdd a Coincident ConstraintAdd a Colinear ConstraintAdd a Concentric ConstraintAdd a Fixed ConstraintAdd a Parallel ConstraintAdd a Perpendicular ConstraintAdd a Horizontal ConstraintAdd a Vertical ConstraintAdd a Tangent ConstraintAdd a Smooth ConstraintAdd a Symmetric ConstraintAdd an Equal ConstraintAdd Dimensional Constraints to Dynamic BlocksOverview of Constraint ParametersAdd a Horizontal Constraint ParameterAdd a Vertical Constraint ParameterAdd an Aligned Constraint ParameterAdd an Angular Constraint ParameterAdd a Radial Constraint ParameterAdd a Diameter Constraint ParameterIdentify Fully Constrained ObjectsAdd Actions and Parameters to Dynamic BlocksOverview of Actions and Parameters in Dynamic BlocksQuick Start to Creating Dynamic BlocksAdd Action Parameters to Dynamic BlocksOverview of Using Action ParametersAdd a Point ParameterAdd a Linear ParameterAdd a Polar ParameterAdd an XY ParameterAdd a Rotation ParameterAdd a Flip ParameterAdd an Alignment ParameterAdd a Visibility ParameterAdd a Lookup ParameterAdd a Base Point ParameterAdd Actions to Dynamic BlocksOverview of Using ActionsAdd a Move Action Add a Scale Action Add a Stretch Action Add a Polar Stretch Action Add a Rotate Action Add a Flip Action Add an Array Action Add a Lookup Action Use Parameter SetsSpecify Grips for Dynamic BlocksUse Lookup Tables to Assign Data to Dynamic BlocksOverview of Using Lookup Tables to Assign Data to Dynamic BlocksSpecify Values for Lookup TablesCreate Construction Geometry Within a BlockSpecify Custom Properties for Dynamic BlocksOverview of Specifying Custom Properties for Dynamic BlocksSpecify Value Sets for Dynamic BlocksAllow Chained Actions for Dynamic BlocksUse Distance Multiplier and Angle Offset Action OverridesInsert BlocksWork with Dynamic Blocks in DrawingsAttach Data to Blocks (Block Attributes)Overview of Block AttributesDefine Block AttributesExtract Data from Block AttributesExtract Block Attribute Data (Advanced)Modify BlocksModify a Block DefinitionChange the Color and Linetype in a BlockModify the Data in Block AttributesModify a Block Attribute DefinitionDisassemble a Block Reference (Explode)Change Existing ObjectsSelect ObjectsSelect Objects IndividuallySelect Multiple ObjectsPrevent Objects from Being SelectedFilter Selection SetsCustomize Object SelectionGroup ObjectsOverview of GroupsCreate GroupsSelect Objects in GroupsEdit GroupsCorrect MistakesErase ObjectsUse Windows Cut, Copy, and PasteModify ObjectsChoose a Method to Modify ObjectsMove or Rotate ObjectsMove ObjectsRotate ObjectsAlign ObjectsCopy, Offset, or Mirror ObjectsCopy ObjectsCreate an Array of ObjectsOffset an ObjectMirror ObjectsChange the Size and Shape of ObjectsTrim or Extend ObjectsResize or Reshape ObjectsFillet, Chamfer, Break, or Join ObjectsCreate FilletsCreate ChamfersBreak and Join ObjectsUse Grips to Edit ObjectsUse Grip ModesMake Multiple Copies with GripsControl Grips in BlocksModify Complex ObjectsDisassociate Compound Objects (Explode)Modify or Join PolylinesModify SplinesModify HelixesModify MultilinesWork with 3D ModelsCreate 3D ModelsOverview of 3D ModelingCreate 3D Solids and SurfacesOverview of Creating 3D Solids and SurfacesCreate 3D Solid PrimitivesCreate a Solid BoxCreate a Solid WedgeCreate a Solid ConeCreate a Solid CylinderCreate a Solid SphereCreate a Solid PyramidCreate a Solid TorusCreate a PolysolidConstruct Solids and Surfaces from Lines and CurvesExtrude ObjectsCreate a Solid or Surface by SweepingCreate a Solid or Surface by LoftingCreate a Solid or Surface by RevolvingCreate 3D Solids from ObjectsCreate Surfaces from ObjectsCombine or Slice 3D ObjectsCreate Composite ObjectsCreate 3D Solids or Surfaces by SlicingCheck 3D Models for InterferencesCreate MeshesOverview of Creating MeshesCreate 3D Mesh PrimitivesCreate a Mesh BoxCreate a Mesh ConeCreate a Mesh CylinderCreate a Mesh PyramidCreate a Mesh SphereCreate a Mesh WedgeCreate a Mesh TorusConstruct Meshes from Other ObjectsCreate Mesh by ConversionCreate Custom Mesh (Legacy)Create Wireframe ModelsAdd 3D Thickness to ObjectsModify 3D ModelsOverview of Modifying 3D ObjectsModify Properties of 3D ObjectsUse Grips and Gizmos to Modify 3D ModelsSelect 3D SubobjectsUse Grips to Edit 3D Solids and SurfacesUse Gizmos to Modify ObjectsOverview of Using GizmosUse the GizmosMove 3D ObjectsRotate 3D ObjectsScale 3D ObjectsModify 3D Solid SubobjectsMove, Rotate, and Scale 3D SubobjectsModify Faces on 3D ObjectsMove, Rotate, and Scale Faces on 3D SolidsCopy, Delete, and Color Faces on 3D SolidsModify Edges on 3D ObjectsModify Vertices on 3D ObjectsWork with Complex 3D Solids and SurfacesDisplay Original Forms of Composite SolidsModify Composite Solids and SurfacesShell and Remove Redundancies in 3D ObjectsShell 3D SolidsClean and Check 3D SolidsPress or Pull Bounded AreasAdd Edges and Faces to Solids and SurfacesModify Mesh ObjectsOverview of Modifying MeshesChange Mesh Smoothness LevelsRefine Mesh Objects or SubobjectsAdd Creases to MeshSplit or Extrude Mesh FacesTips for Working with MeshCreate Sections and 2D Drawings from 3D ModelsWork with SectionsOverview of Section ObjectsCreate Section ObjectsModify a Section ViewAdd Jogs to a SectionUse Live Section to Adjust the Cross SectionUse Grips to Modify Section ObjectsSet Section Object States and PropertiesAssociate Section Objects with Views and CamerasSave and Publish Section ObjectsSave Sections as Blocks, Drawings, or ToolsPublish Section ObjectsCreate a Flattened ViewAnnotate DrawingsWork with AnnotationsOverview of AnnotationsScale AnnotationsOverview of Scaling AnnotationsSet Annotation ScaleCreate Annotative ObjectsOverview of Creating Annotative ObjectsWork with Annotative StylesCreate Annotative TextCreate Annotative Dimensions and TolerancesCreate Annotative Leaders and MultileadersCreate Annotative Blocks and AttributesCreate Annotative HatchesDisplay Annotative ObjectsAdd and Modify Scale RepresentationsSet Orientation for AnnotationsHatches, Fills, and WipeoutsOverview of Hatch Patterns and FillsDefine Hatch BoundariesOverview of Hatch BoundariesControl the Hatching in IslandsDefine Hatch Boundaries in Large DrawingsCreate Unbounded HatchesChoose Hatch Patterns and Solid FillsCreate Solid-Filled AreasCreate Gradient-Filled AreasUse Predefined Hatch PatternsCreate User-Defined Hatch PatternsModify Hatches and Solid-Filled AreasCreate a Blank Area to Cover ObjectsNotes and LabelsOverview of Notes and LabelsCreate TextOverview of Creating TextCreate Single-Line TextCreate Multiline TextOverview of Multiline TextJustify Multiline TextFormat Characters Within Multiline TextCreate Lists in Multiline TextIndent Multiline Text and Use TabsSpecify the Line Spacing Within Multiline TextCreate Stacked Characters Within Multiline TextCreate and Edit Columns in Multiline TextImport Text from External FilesCreate LeadersOverview of Leader ObjectsCreate and Modify LeadersWork with Leader StylesAdd Content to a LeaderUse Fields in TextInsert FieldsUpdate FieldsUse Hyperlinks in FieldsWork with Text StylesOverview of Text StylesAssign Text FontsOverview of Assigning Text FontsUse TrueType FontsUse Text Fonts for International WorkSubstitute FontsSet Text HeightSet Text Obliquing AngleSet Horizontal or Vertical Text OrientationChange TextOverview of Changing TextChange Single-Line TextChange Multiline TextFind and Replace TextChange Text Scale and JustificationCheck SpellingUse an Alternate Text EditorOverview of Using an Alternate Text EditorFormat Multiline Text in an Alternate Text EditorTablesCreate and Modify TablesLink a Table to External DataWork with Table StylesAdd Text and Blocks to TablesUse Formulas in Table CellsDimensions and TolerancesUnderstand Basic Concepts of DimensioningOverview of DimensioningParts of a DimensionAssociative DimensionsUse Dimension StylesOverview of Dimension StylesCompare Dimension Styles and VariablesControl Dimension GeometryControl Dimension LinesControl Extension LinesControl Dimension ArrowheadsCustomize ArrowheadsControl Dimension TextFit Dimension Text Within Extension LinesControl the Location of Dimension TextControl the Appearance of Dimension TextControl Dimension ValuesControl the Display of Dimension UnitsRound Off Dimension ValuesSuppress Zeros in DimensionsDisplay Lateral TolerancesControl the Display of FractionsSet the Scale for DimensionsCreate DimensionsCreate Linear DimensionsOverview of Creating Linear DimensionsCreate Horizontal and Vertical DimensionsCreate Aligned DimensionsCreate Baseline and Continued DimensionsCreate Rotated DimensionsCreate Dimensions with Oblique Extension LinesCreate Radial DimensionsCreate Angular DimensionsCreate Ordinate DimensionsCreate Arc Length DimensionsModify Existing DimensionsApply a New Dimension Style to Existing DimensionsOverride a Dimension StyleModify A DimensionDimension JogInspection DimensionDimension BreaksAdjust Dimension SpacingModify Dimension TextModify Dimension GeometryChange Dimension AssociativityAdd Geometric TolerancesOverview of Geometric TolerancesMaterial ConditionsDatum Reference FramesProjected Tolerance ZonesComposite TolerancesPlot and Publish DrawingsPrepare Drawings for Plotting and PublishingQuick Start to Saving Settings for Plotting and PublishingSpecify Page Setup SettingsOverview of Page Setup SettingsSelect a Printer or Plotter for a LayoutSelect a Paper Size for a LayoutSet the Plot Area of a LayoutAdjust the Plot Offset of a LayoutSet the Plot Scale for a LayoutSet the Lineweight Scale for a LayoutSelect a Plot Style Table for a LayoutSet Shaded Viewport and Plot Options for a LayoutDetermine the Drawing Orientation of a LayoutUse the Layout Wizard to Specify Layout SettingsImport PCP or PC2 Settings into a LayoutCreate and Use Named Page SetupsUse Named Page Setups with Sheet SetsPlot DrawingsQuick Start to PlottingOverview of PlottingUse a Page Setup to Specify Plot SettingsSelect a Printer or Plotter Specify the Area to PlotSet Paper SizePosition the Drawing on the PaperSpecify the Printable Area Set the Position of the Plot Set Drawing Orientation Control How Objects Are PlottedSet Plot ScaleSet Shaded Viewport OptionsOverview of Shaded Viewport PlottingSpecify Shaded Plotting SettingsSpecify a Resolution Level for Shaded PlottingSet Options for Plotted ObjectsUse Plot Styles to Control Plotted ObjectsOverview of Plot StylesChoose a Type of Plot Style TableSwitch the Type of Plot Style TableAssign Plot Style Tables to LayoutsManage Plot Style TablesUse Color-Dependent Plot Style TablesUse Named Plot Style TablesUse Named Plot StylesManage Named Plot StylesUse Predefined Named Plot Style TablesDelete Color Mapping TablesChange Plot Style SettingsOverview of Plot Style SettingsSet Color, Screening, Grayscale, and Dither in Plot Style TablesAssign Pen Numbers and Virtual Pens in Plot Style TablesControl Plotted Lineweight and LinetypeAssign Plotted Line End and Join StylesAssign Plotted Fill StylesPreview a PlotPlot Files to Other FormatsPlot DWF FilesPlot DWFx FilesPlot to DXB File FormatsPlot to Raster File FormatsPlot Adobe PDF FilesPlot Adobe PostScript FilesCreate Plot FilesPublish DrawingsOverview of PublishingCreate and Modify a Drawing Set for PublishingCreate a Paper or Plot File Drawing SetPublish an Electronic Drawing SetPublish a Sheet SetRepublish a Drawing SetView Electronic Drawing Sets with Autodesk Design ReviewSet Publish OptionsPublish 3D DWF FilesPrint 3D ModelsShare Data Between Drawings and ApplicationsReference Other Drawing FilesOverview of Referenced Drawings (Xrefs)Attach and Detach Referenced DrawingsAttach Drawing References (Xrefs)Set Paths to Referenced DrawingsDetach Referenced DrawingsUpdate and Bind Referenced DrawingsNest and Overlay Referenced DrawingsUpdate Referenced Drawing Attachments Archive Drawings That Contain Referenced Drawings (Bind)Clip External References and BlocksEdit Referenced DrawingsEdit a Referenced Drawing in a Separate WindowEdit Selected Objects in Referenced Drawings and BlocksUse the Working Set to Edit Referenced Drawings and BlocksSave Back Edited Referenced Drawings and BlocksEdit Referenced Drawings and Blocks with Nesting, OLE, or AttributesResolve Referenced Drawing ErrorsResolve Missing External ReferencesResolve Circular External ReferencesResolve Name Conflicts in External ReferencesTrack External Reference Operations (Log File)Increase Performance with Large Referenced DrawingsOverview of Demand LoadingUnload XrefsWork with Demand LoadingWork with Layer and Spatial IndexesSet Paths for Temporary Xref File CopiesLink and Embed Data (OLE)Overview of Object Linking and EmbeddingImport OLE ObjectsOverview of Importing OLE Objects into DrawingsLink OLE Objects in DrawingsEmbed OLE Objects in DrawingsExport OLE Objects from DrawingsEdit OLE Objects in DrawingsWork with Data in Other FormatsImport Other File FormatsImport Autodesk 3ds MAX FilesImport ACIS SAT FilesConvert DXF and DXB Files to DWG FormatImport MicroStation DGN FilesManage Translation Mapping SetupsInsert WMF FilesAttach Files as UnderlaysOverview of UnderlaysAttach, Scale, and Detach UnderlaysAttach Files as UnderlaysCross-reference of MicroStation to AutoCAD Terms Detach Underlay FilesUnload Underlay FilesWork with UnderlaysControl the Display of Layers in an UnderlayModify the Position, Scale, or Rotation of an UnderlayUse Object Snaps with UnderlaysAdjust Underlay Contrast, Fade, Monochrome, and Colors for the BackgroundClip UnderlaysHide and Show Underlay FramesManage and Publish Drawings Containing UnderlaysView Underlay InformationChange File Paths of UnderlaysPublish, Save, and eTransmit Drawings Containing UnderlaysReference Manager and UnderlaysAttach Raster Image FilesOverview of Raster ImagesAttach, Scale, and Detach Raster ImagesAttach Raster ImagesScale Raster ImagesDetach Raster ImagesModify Raster Images and Image BoundariesShow and Hide Raster Image BoundariesClip Raster ImagesChange Raster Image Brightness, Contrast, and FadeModify Color and Transparency for Bitonal Raster Images Manage Raster ImagesView Raster Image InformationAssign Descriptive Names to Raster ImagesChange File Paths of Raster ImagesTune Raster Image PerformanceLoad and Unload Raster ImagesImprove the Display Speed of Raster ImagesExport Drawings to Other File FormatsExport DWF and DWFx FilesExport PDF FilesExport DXF FilesExport MicroStation DGN FilesExport WMF FilesExport Raster FilesExport PostScript FilesExport ACIS SAT FilesExport Stereolithography STL FilesUse Drawings from Different Versions and ApplicationsWork with Drawings in Earlier ReleasesSave Drawings to Previous Drawing File FormatsWork with AutoCAD Drawings in AutoCAD LTWork with Custom and Proxy ObjectsExtract Data from Drawings and SpreadsheetsOverview of Data ExtractionExtract Data Using the Data Extraction WizardStart the Data ExtractionSelect the Source for a Data ExtractionSelect Objects for Data ExtractionOrganize and Refine the Extracted DataUse Table Styles for Data Extraction TablesLink an Excel Spreadsheet to Access DataUnderstand Data Linking and MatchingData Matching ValidationOutput Extracted DataUpdate Extracted DataUpdate Extracted Data ManuallyUpdate Data Extraction Table AutomaticallyModify a Data Extraction TableAccess External DatabasesOverview of Using External DatabasesAccess a Database from Within AutoCADConfigure a Database for Use with AutoCAD DrawingsView Data in a Database TableEdit Data in a Database TableLink Database Records to Graphical ObjectsCreate and Edit Links and Link TemplatesIdentify and Select Existing LinksFind and Correct Link ErrorsExport Link InformationUse Labels to Display Database Information in the DrawingCreate and Edit Labels and Label TemplatesUpdate Labels with New Values from the DatabaseUse Queries to Filter Database InformationOverview of QueriesConstruct Simple QueriesUse the Query BuilderUse SQL QueriesCombine QueriesSave and Reuse QueriesShare Link and Label Templates and Queries with Other UsersWork with Links in Files from Earlier ReleasesManage Files with Autodesk VaultWork with Other People and OrganizationsProtect and Sign DrawingsDrawing EncryptionOverview of EncryptionProtect Drawings with EncryptionAdd a Password to a DrawingChoose the Type of EncryptionView Password-Protected DrawingsEnter a Password to View a DrawingView Password-Protected XrefsView Properties of an Encrypted DrawingSign DrawingsOverview of Digital SignaturesPersonally Sign DrawingsObtain a Digital IDAttach a Signature to a Single FileAttach Digital Signatures to Multiple FilesAdd a Comment and Time StampDigitally Sign an Encrypted DrawingView Drawings with Digital SignaturesView Digital Signature DetailsInstall a Root CertificateUse the Internet for CollaborationGet Started with Internet AccessAdd Hyperlinks to a DrawingOverview of Using Hyperlinks in a DrawingUse a Hyperlink to Access a File or a Web PageUse a Hyperlink to Create an Email MessageUse Hyperlinks in BlocksUse a Hyperlink to Start a New DrawingWork with Drawing Files over the InternetOpen and Save Drawing Files from the InternetShare Drawing Files InternationallyAccess Buzzsaw for Project CollaborationWork with Xrefs over the InternetInsert Content from a WebsiteOverview of i-dropUse i-dropPackage a Set of Files for Internet TransmissionReview and Markup Files with Design ReviewUse the Publish to Web Wizard to Create Web PagesUse Autodesk Seek to Add and Share DrawingsUse Markups for Design ReviewOverview of Using Markups for Design ReviewPublish Drawings for ReviewInsert MarkupsView MarkupsRespond to MarkupsRepublish a Markup SetRender a Drawing for PresentationDraw 2D Isometric ViewsSet Isometric Grid and SnapDraw Isometric CirclesAdd Lighting to Your ModelOverview of LightingStandard and Photometric Lighting WorkflowIlluminate a SceneGuidelines for LightingUse Point LightsUse SpotlightsUse WeblightsIES Standard File FormatCommon Lamp Values for Photometric LightsUse Distant LightsAssigning a Shape to a LightAdjust and Manipulate LightsControl the Display of LightsAdjust Light PlacementControl Light PropertiesSun and Sky SimulationIncorporate Luminaire ObjectsConverting LightsWork with Lights in Drawings from Previous Versions of AutoCADImport Drawings into 3ds Max or VIZMaterials and TexturesOverview of MaterialsMaterials Tool PalettesMaterials Tool PalettesCreate MaterialsApply Materials to Objects and FacesModify MaterialsAdvanced Lighting OverrideUsing Maps for Added RealismUse Map Channels for Added RealismDiffuse MapReflection MapOpacity MapBump MapUnderstand Map TypesTexture MapProcedural MapsCheckerGradient RampMarbleNoiseSpeckleTilesWavesWoodModify Map PropertiesAdjust Mapping on Objects and FacesConverting MaterialsRender 3D Objects for RealismOverview of RenderingPrepare a Model for RenderingUnderstand Face Normals and Hidden SurfacesMinimize Intersecting and Coplanar FacesBalance Mesh Density for Smooth GeometrySet Up the RendererUse the Render Settings PaletteCreate Custom Render PresetsControl the Rendering EnvironmentBasics of RenderingSet the Render DestinationRender Views, Selected Objects, or Cropped ContentSet Output ResolutionMaterial AdjustmentsAdjust Sampling to Improve Image QualityUse Shadows in RenderingAdvanced RenderingRay-traced Reflections and Refractions Benefits of Indirect IlluminationFinal GatheringRendered Image HistoriesSave and Redisplay Rendered ImagesSave a Rendered ImageRedisplay a Rendered ImageSave Copies of Rendered ImagesUse Models with Other ApplicationsUpdate Legacy DrawingsGive CAD Drawings a Hand-Drawn LookWhat is Autodesk Impression?How Export to Impression WorksGet Information About Autodesk ImpressionCommand ReferenceCommands3D commands3D3DALIGN3DARRAY3DCLIPAdjust Clipping Planes Window3DCONFIGAdaptive Degradation and Performance Tuning Dialog BoxPerformance Tuner LogManual Performance Tuning Dialog Box-3DCONFIG3DCORBIT3DDISTANCE3DDWF3D DWF Publish Dialog Box3DDWFPUBLISH 3DFACE3DFLY3DFORBIT3D Free Orbit Cursor Icons3DMESH3DMOVE3D Move Gizmo Shortcut Menu3DORBIT3D Orbit Shortcut Menu3DORBITCTR3DPAN3DPOLY3DPRINTSend to 3D Print Service Dialog BoxCreate STL File Dialog Box3DROTATE3D Rotate Gizmo Shortcut Menu3DSCALE3D Scale Gizmo Shortcut Menu3DSIN3D Studio File Import Options Dialog Box3DSOUT3DSWIVEL3DWALKAnimation Settings Dialog BoxPosition Locator WindowWalk and Fly Navigation Mappings Balloon3DZOOMA commandsABOUTACISINACISOUTACTBASEPOINTACTMANAGERAction Macro ManagerACTRECORDAction Recorder Preferences Dialog BoxACTSTOPAction Macro Dialog Box-ACTSTOPACTUSERINPUTACTUSERMESSAGEInsert User Message Dialog Box-ACTUSERMESSAGEADCCLOSEADCENTERDesignCenter WindowSearch Dialog BoxADCNAVIGATEADJUSTALIGNAMECONVERTANIPATHMotion Path Animation Dialog BoxAnimation Preview Dialog BoxANNORESETANNOUPDATEAPERTUREAPPLOADLoad/Unload Applications Dialog BoxStartup Suite Dialog BoxARCARCHIVEArchive a Sheet Set Dialog BoxModify Archive Setup Dialog BoxArchive - Set Password Dialog Box-ARCHIVEAREAARRAYArray Dialog Box-ARRAYARXATTACH- ATTACHATTACHURLATTDEFAttribute Definition Dialog Box-ATTDEFATTDISPATTEDITEdit Attributes Dialog Box-ATTEDITATTEXTAttribute Extraction Dialog Box-ATTEXTATTIPEDITATTREDEFATTSYNCAUDITAUTOCONSTRAINAUTOPUBLISHAuto Publish Options Dialog BoxB commandsBACKGROUNDBACTIONBACTIONBARBACTIONSETBACTIONTOOLBASEBASSOCIATEBATTMANBlock Attribute ManagerEdit Attribute Dialog BoxBlock Attribute Settings Dialog BoxBATTORDERAttribute Order Dialog BoxBAUTHORPALETTEBAUTHORPALETTECLOSEBCLOSEBCONSTRUCTIONBCPARAMETERBCYCLEORDERInsertion Cycling Order Dialog BoxBEDITEdit Block Definition Dialog BoxBlock Editor Ribbon Contextual TabBlock Editor-BEDITBESETTINGSBlock Editor Settings Dialog BoxBGRIPSETBHATCHBLIPMODEBLOCKBlock Definition Dialog Box-BLOCKBLOCKICONBLOOKUPTABLEProperty Lookup Table Dialog BoxAdd Parameter Properties Dialog BoxBMPOUTBOUNDARYBoundary Creation Dialog Box-BOUNDARYBOXBPARAMETERBREAKBREPBROWSERBSAVEBSAVEASSave Block As Dialog BoxBTABLEBlock Properties Table Dialog BoxAdd Parameter Properties Dialog BoxNew Parameter Dialog BoxBTESTBLOCKBVHIDEBVSHOWBVSTATEVisibility States Dialog BoxNew Visibility State Dialog Box-BVSTATEC commandsCALUnderstand Syntax of ExpressionsFormat Feet and InchesFormat AnglesUse Points and VectorsUse AutoLISP VariablesUse System Variables in CalculationsConvert Units of MeasurementUse Standard Numeric FunctionsCalculate a Vector from Two PointsCalculate the Length of a VectorObtain a Point by CursorObtain the Last-Specified PointUse Snap Modes in Arithmetic ExpressionsConvert Points Between UCS and WCSCalculate a Point on a LineRotate a Point About an AxisObtain an Intersection PointCalculate a DistanceObtain a RadiusObtain an AngleCalculate a Normal VectorUse Shortcut FunctionsCAMERACamera Preview Dialog BoxCHAMFERCHANGECHECKSTANDARDSCheck Standards Dialog BoxCHPROPCHSPACECIRCLECLASSICIMAGECLASSICLAYERCLASSICXREFCLEANSCREENOFFCLEANSCREENONCLIPCLOSECLOSEALLCOLORSelect Color Dialog BoxIndex Color Tab (Select Color Dialog Box)True Color Tab (Select Color Dialog Box)Color Books Tab (Select Color Dialog Box)-COLORCOMMANDLINECOMMANDLINEHIDECOMPILECONECONSTRAINTBARCONSTRAINTSETTINGSConstraint Settings Dialog Box+CONSTRAINTSETTINGSCONVERTCONVERTCTBCONVERTOLDLIGHTSCONVERTOLDMATERIALSCONVERTPSTYLESCONVTOSOLIDCONVTOSURFACECOPYCOPYBASECOPYCLIPCOPYHISTCOPYLINKCOPYTOLAYERCopy To Layer Dialog Box-COPYTOLAYERCUICustomize User Interface EditorCustomize Tab (Customize User Interface Editor)Transfer Tab (Customize User Interface Editor)Button Editor Dialog BoxImage Manager Dialog BoxSave Image Dialog BoxFind and Replace Dialog Box - CUIFind Tab (Find and Replace Dialog Box)Replace Tab (Find and Replace Dialog Box)Shortcut Keys Dialog BoxLong String Editor Dialog BoxTag Editor Dialog BoxSelect Help ID Dialog BoxEdit Object Type Dialog BoxCUIEXPORTCUIIMPORTCUILOADLoad/Unload Customizations Dialog BoxCUIUNLOADCUSTOMIZECustomize Dialog BoxCUTCLIPCYLINDERD commandsDATAEXTRACTIONData Extraction WizardAdd Folder Options Dialog BoxData Extraction - Additional Settings Dialog BoxNew Drawings Found Dialog BoxLink External Data Dialog BoxSort Columns Dialog BoxInsert Formula Column Dialog BoxSet Cell Format Dialog BoxAdditional Format Dialog BoxEdit Formula Column Dialog BoxFilter Column Dialog BoxData Extraction - Outdated Table Dialog Box-DATAEXTRACTIONDATALINKData Link ManagerNew and Modify Excel Link Dialog BoxDATALINKUPDATEDBCONNECTdbConnect ManagerData View WindowQuery EditorQuick Query Tab (Query Editor)Range Query Tab (Query Editor)Query Builder Tab (Query Editor)SQL Query Tab (Query Editor)Column Values Dialog BoxConfigure a Data Source Dialog BoxData View and Query Options Dialog BoxExport Links Dialog BoxExport Query Set Dialog BoxExport Template Set Dialog BoxFind Dialog BoxFormat Dialog BoxImport Query Set Dialog BoxImport Template Set Dialog BoxLabel Template Dialog BoxLabel Template Properties Dialog BoxLink Conversion Dialog BoxLink ManagerLink Select Dialog BoxLink Template Dialog BoxLink Template Properties Dialog 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STARTUPSTATUSBARSTEPSIZESTEPSPERSECSUBOBJSELECTIONMODESUNPROPERTIESSTATESUNSTATUSSURFTAB1SURFTAB2SURFTYPESURFUSURFV SYSCODEPAGET System Variables TABLEINDICATORTABLETOOLBARTABMODE TARGETTBCUSTOMIZE TDCREATE TDINDWG TDUCREATE TDUPDATE TDUSRTIMER TDUUPDATETEMPOVERRIDESTEMPPREFIX TEXTEVAL TEXTFILLTEXTOUTPUTFILEFORMAT TEXTQLTY TEXTSIZE TEXTSTYLE THICKNESS THUMBSIZE TILEMODE TIMEZONE TOOLTIPMERGE TOOLTIPS TPSTATE TRACEWID TRACKPATH TRAYICONS TRAYNOTIFY TRAYTIMEOUT TREEDEPTH TREEMAX TRIMMODE TSPACEFAC TSPACETYPE TSTACKALIGN TSTACKSIZEU System Variables UCSAXISANG UCSBASE UCSDETECT UCSFOLLOW UCSICON UCSNAME UCSORG UCSORTHO UCSVIEWUCSVP UCSXDIR UCSYDIR UNDOCTL UNDOMARKS UNITMODEUOSNAP UPDATETHUMBNAILUSERI1-5USERR1-5USERS1-5V System VariablesVIEWCTR VIEWDIR VIEWMODE VIEWSIZE VIEWTWIST VISRETAINVPLAYEROVERRIDESVPLAYEROVERRIDESMODE VPMAXIMIZEDSTATEVPROTATEASSOCVSBACKGROUNDSVSEDGECOLORVSEDGEJITTERVSEDGEOVERHANGVSEDGESVSEDGESMOOTHVSFACECOLORMODEVSFACEHIGHLIGHTVSFACEOPACITYVSFACESTYLEVSHALOGAPVSHIDEPRECISIONVSINTERSECTIONCOLORVSINTERSECTIONEDGESVSINTERSECTIONLTYPEVSISOONTOPVSLIGHTINGQUALITYVSMATERIALMODE VSMAX VSMINVSMONOCOLORVSOBSCUREDCOLORVSOBSCUREDEDGESVSOBSCUREDLTYPEVSSHADOWSVSSILHEDGESVSSILHWIDTHVSSTATEVTDURATIONVTENABLEVTFPSW System Variables WHIPARCWHIPTHREAD WINDOWAREACOLOR WMFBKGND WMFFOREGND WORLDUCS WORLDVIEWWRITESTAT WSCURRENTX System Variables XCLIPFRAMEXDWGFADECTL XEDITXFADECTL XLOADCTL XLOADPATH XREFCTLXREFNOTIFY XREFTYPEZ System Variables ZOOMFACTOR ZOOMWHEELUtilitiesUtilitiesAttach Digital SignaturesAttach Digital Signatures Dialog BoxSearch Folders Dialog BoxBatch Standards CheckerBatch Standards Checker WindowSLIDELIBCustomization GuideBasic CustomizationOverview of CustomizationOrganize Program and Support FilesOverview of File OrganizationMultiple ConfigurationsMultiple Drawing FoldersLocate Customized FilesLocate Data Link FilesLocate Plot Style FilesLocate Plotter FilesLocate the PMP FileLocate Support FilesLocate Drawing Template FilesLocate Texture FilesCustomize a Publish to Web TemplateDefine Custom Commands Define External CommandsCreate Command AliasesRecord and Modify Action MacrosOverview of Action MacrosWork with the Action RecorderRecord an Action MacroRecord an Action Macro with the Action RecorderAction Node IconsWork with User Interface ElementsManage and Modify Action MacrosManage Action MacrosInsert User MessagesPause for User InputWork with CoordinatesInsert Base PointsWork with Object SelectionsTips for Using the Action RecorderExamples of Action MacrosCreate a New Layer and Draw ObjectsInsert a Block and Change a Dynamic Property ValueModify Circles with the Properties PaletteCustom LinetypesOverview of Linetype DefinitionsSimple Custom LinetypesText in Custom LinetypesShapes in Custom LinetypesCustom Hatch Patterns Overview of Hatch Pattern DefinitionsHatch Patterns with Dashed LinesHatch Patterns with Multiple LinesUser Interface CustomizationUnderstand User Interface CustomizationOverview of the CustomizationUse the Customization EnvironmentOverview of the Customize User Interface (CUI) EditorWork with the Customizations In PaneWork with the Command List PaneWork with the Dynamic Display PaneHow Customization Has ChangedCustomization GlossaryWork with the Customize User Interface (CUI) EditorCreate a CommandCreate User Interface ElementsCreate a Quick Access ToolbarCustomize the RibbonCreate a Ribbon PanelCreate a Ribbon TabCreate a Ribbon Contextual Tab StateCreate a ToolbarCreate a Pull-Down MenuCreate a Shortcut MenuCustomize Shortcut KeyCreate a Double Click ActionCreate a Mouse ButtonCreate and Modify WorkspacesCreate a Workspace from the User InterfaceCreate a Workspace with the CUI EditorCreate and Manage Customization FilesBasics of Customization FilesCreate and Load a Partial CUIx FileCreate an Enterprise CUIx FileFind and Replace Commands and Text in a CUIx FileCustomize CommandsOverview of CommandsCreate, Edit, and Reuse CommandsCreate MacrosOverview of MacrosUse Special Control Characters in MacrosPause for User Input in MacrosProvide International Support in MacrosUse Built-in Commands in MacrosRepeat Commands in MacrosUse Single Object Selection Mode in MacrosUse Macros to Swap User Interface ElementsUse Conditional Expressions in MacrosUse AutoLISP in MacrosControl the Display of Command LabelsAssign Search TagsCreate Tooltips and Extended Help for CommandsCreate Status Line Help MessagesAssign, Create, and Manage Images for CommandsAssign Images to a CommandCreate and Edit Custom Images for CommandsManage, Import, and Export Custom ImagesCustomize User Interface ElementsQuick Access ToolbarsRibbonRibbon PanelsOverview of Ribbon PanelsAdd and Organize Commands and Controls on a Ribbon PanelAdd Drop-downs to a Ribbon PanelAdd and Remove Ribbon Panel ControlsRibbon TabsRibbon Contextual Tab StatesToolbarsCreate and Edit ToolbarsAdd Flyouts to a ToolbarAdd, Remove or Switch Toolbar ControlsPull-down and Shortcut MenusOverview of Pull-Down and Shortcut MenusCreate a Pull-Down MenuCreate a Shortcut MenuCreate SubmenusReference Pull-Down or Shortcut MenusSwap and Insert Pull-Down MenusQuick PropertiesRollover TooltipsKeyboard ShortcutsShortcut KeysOverview of Shortcut KeysExamples of Shortcut KeysTemporary Override KeysOverview of Temporary Override KeysExamples of Temporary Override KeysDouble Click ActionsOverview of Double Click ActionsDouble Click Action Object NamesExamples of Double Click ActionsMouse ButtonsOverview of Mouse ButtonsAccept Coordinate Entry in Button MenusLegacy Interface ElementsCreate Tablet MenusCustomize Tablet ButtonsCreate Screen MenusCreate Image Tile MenusLoad an AutoLISP FileCustomize WorkspacesOverview of Workspace CustomizationControl User Interface Elements Outside the CUI EditorControl User Interface Elements in the CUI EditorControl the Appearance of PalettesTransfer and Migrate CustomizationCustomize User Interface (CUI) Editor FAQsDIESELCustomize the Status Line Overview of the MODEMACRO System VariableSet MODEMACRO ValuesSet MODEMACRO with AutoLISPDIESEL Expressions in MacrosCatalog of DIESEL Functions+ (addition)- (subtraction)* (multiplication)/ (division)= (equal to)< (less than)> (greater than)!= (not equal to)<= (less than or equal to)>= (greater than or equal to)and angtos edtimeeqevalfixgetenvgetvarifindex nthorrtosstrlensubstrupperxorDIESEL Error MessagesSlides and Command ScriptsCreate SlidesOverview of SlidesView SlidesCreate and View Slide LibrariesCreate Command ScriptsOverview of Command ScriptsRun Scripts at StartupRun Slide Shows from ScriptsIntroduction to Programming InterfacesActiveX AutomationOverview of ActiveXDefine a Command to Start Your Application Start an Application from a Menu or ToolbarAutoCAD VBAOverview of AutoCAD VBAUse AutoCAD VBA ApplicationsAutomatically Load and Execute VBA ProjectsAutoLISP and Visual LISPOverview of AutoLISP and Visual LISPUse AutoLISP ApplicationsAutomatically Load and Run AutoLISP RoutinesOverview of AutoLISP Automatic Loading The ACAD.LSP FileThe ACADDOC.LSP FileThe MNL File for an AutoLISP MenuPrevent AutoLISP Errors When Loading Startup FilesS::STARTUP Function: Postinitialization ExecutionObjectARXOverview of ObjectARXUse ObjectARX ApplicationsAutomatically Load ObjectARX Applications.NETOverview of .NETLoading Managed Applications in AutoCADShapes and Shape FontsOverview of Shape FilesCreate Shape Definition FilesShape DescriptionsVector Length and Direction Code Special CodesUse Special CodesCodes 0, 1, and 2: End of Shape and Draw Mode ControlCodes 3 and 4: Size ControlCodes 5 and 6: Location Save/RestoreCode 7: SubshapeCodes 8 and 9: X-Y DisplacementsCode 00A: Octant ArcCode 00B: Fractional ArcCodes 00C and 00D: Bulge-Specified ArcsCode 00E: Flag Vertical Text CommandText Font DescriptionsSample Files Extended Simplex RomanExtended Standard Font for UNICODEBig Font DescriptionsDefine a Big FontDefine an Extended Big Font FileUse Big Font Text in a DrawingUse a Big Font to Extend a FontUnicode Font DescriptionsSuperscripts and Subscripts in SHX FilesDriver and Peripherals GuidePointing DevicesPointing Device ButtonsDigitizing TabletsGraphics SystemHardware Acceleration TroubleshootingUse Plotters and PrintersSupported PlottersSet Up Plotters and PrintersUse the Plotter Configuration EditorModify General PC3 File InformationControl PC3 File Device and Document SettingsAdjust Media Settings (For Nonsystem Plotters Only)Specify Physical Pen Configuration (For Pen Plotters Only)Specify Settings for Graphical OutputAdjust Custom PropertiesUse Initialization StringsCalibrate Plotters and Work with Custom Paper SizesResolve Conflicts with the Windows Print ManagerPort SettingsAdjust Port SettingsUse AutoSpoolSet the Timeout Value for DevicesConfigure Serial PortsSet Device-Specific ConfigurationsConfigure Hewlett-Packard DesignJetsConfigure Hewlett-Packard HP-GL PlottersConfigure Hewlett-Packard HP-GL/2 DevicesConfigure Xerox DevicesConfigure CalComp PlottersConfigure Houston Instruments PlottersUse the Autodesk HDI System Printer DriverConfigure for File OutputConfigure for File OutputConfigure External DatabasesConfigure External DatabasesDriver Custom Properties ReferenceAutodesk-Supplied Plotter DriversDWF Driver Custom PropertiesOverview of the DWF Driver Custom PropertiesVector and Gradient Resolution (DWF)Raster Image Resolution (DWF)Font Handling (DWF)Additional Output Settings (DWF)Virtual Pen Set (DWF)Configure a DWF6 Driver (Advanced)Overview of Creating or Modifying a DWF6 Configuration FileSet the DWF File ResolutionSet the DWF File CompressionSet Font Handling for the DWF File Edit Pen Patterns for the DWF FileDWFx Driver Custom PropertiesOverview of the DWFx Driver Custom PropertiesDWFx Driver Graphics PropertiesDWFx Driver Custom PropertiesAdditional Output Settings Configure a DWFx Driver (Advanced)Overview of Creating or Modifying a DWFx Configuration FileSet the DWFx File ResolutionDXB Driver Custom PropertiesHP-GL Driver Custom PropertiesHP-GL Configuration Information (HP-GL)Overview of HP-GL Configuration InformationSupported PlottersSpecifying Switch SettingsConfiguring Media for Long Axis PlotsLong Plotting (HP-GL)Simplified HPGL (HP-GL)Request Hard Clip Limits from Plotter (HP-GL)Handshaking Instructions for Network Plotting and Plotting to a File (HP-GL)HP-GL/2 Driver Custom PropertiesHP-GL/2 Configuration Information (HP-GL/2)Overview of HP-GL/2 Configuration InformationSupported PlottersCabling InstructionsSwitch SettingsDesignJet PlottersHP-GL/2 Long-Axis PlotsPlot Quality (HP-GL/2)Long Plotting (HP-GL/2)Merge Control (HP-GL/2)Gamma Correction (HP-GL/2)Nonsystem Driver Custom PropertiesPDF Driver Custom PropertiesVector and Gradient Resolution (PDF)Raster Image Resolution (PDF)PostScript Driver Custom PropertiesOverview of PostScript Driver Custom PropertiesPrinter Control (PostScript)Preview Thumbnail in EPS Files (PostScript)Default Plot to File Extension and Format (PostScript)Raster Image Compression (PostScript)Custom PostScript Error Handler (PostScript)Raster Driver Custom PropertiesRaster Configuration Information (Raster)Overview of the Raster Driver Custom PropertiesSupported Raster FormatsRequired Memory and Disk Space for Temporary FilesBackground ColorBackground Color (Raster)Rotate Raster Scanlines 90 Degrees (Raster)System Driver Custom PropertiesThird-Party Plotter DriversCalComp Driver Custom Properties Supported Plotter Families (CalComp)DrawingMasterElectrostaticSolus LED PlottersTechJet Inkjet PlottersPen PlottersConfiguring the Plotters (CalComp)DrawingMaster and Electrostatic ConfigurationDrawingMaster RS232 serial cablingPacesetter ConfigurationSetting Custom Properties (CalComp)ConnectionsPlot Color Merge ControlCalComp Device Control LanguagePlot Cutting (CalComp)Virtual Pens(CalComp)Xerox Driver Custom PropertiesXerox Wide Format Plotter Configuration Information (Xerox)Overview (Xerox)Supported Printers (Xerox)Standard Features for Xerox Wide Format Print System 8825 (Xerox)Standard Features for Xerox Wide Format Print System 8830 (Xerox)Installation (Xerox)Xerox Wide Format Custom Properties Dialog Box (Xerox)Overview of the AccXES Configuration Dialog BoxLabels Tab (Xerox)Options Tab (Xerox)Raster Stamp Tab (Xerox)Edit Stamp Names Dialog Box (Xerox)Advanced Tab (Xerox)XES Synergix 8825/8830/8855 Driver Custom PropertiesUse the AccXES Optimized System Printer Driver (XES)What’s New in the AccXES Optimized System Printer Driver (XES)File Changes in the AccXES Optimized System Printer Driver (XES)Benefits of Using the AccXES Optimized System Printer Driver (XES)Available Settings for the AccXES Optimized Printer (XES)Troubleshooting Hints (XES)GlossaryNoticesTrademarks