How to Customise Selection Preview in AutoCAD 

How to Customise Selection Preview in AutoCAD 

When working in a busy AutoCAD drawing, you may notice objects highlighting as you move your cursor over them. This is Selection Preview, a useful AutoCAD feature designed to show which object will be selected before you click. While this can make it easier to...
How to Use Hatch in AutoCAD: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Use Hatch in AutoCAD: A Step-by-Step Guide

Hatching is a simple but powerful way to make AutoCAD drawings clearer and easier to understand.  Whether you want to identify different materials, highlight specific areas or simply make your drawings easier to read, the Hatch command allows you to quickly add...
What is a DWG File? How to Open and Use DWG Files

What is a DWG File? How to Open and Use DWG Files

If you use AutoCAD or regularly receive drawings from architects, engineers or construction teams, you’ll probably recognise the .dwg file extension. DWG is the native file format used by AutoCAD and one of the most common formats for storing and exchanging drawing...
AutoCAD Layer Properties Manager Guide

AutoCAD Layer Properties Manager Guide

Layers are an essential part of keeping AutoCAD drawings organised, particularly as projects become larger and more complex.  The Layer Properties Manager gives you a central place to create, organise and control your layers. But while...
AutoCAD MOCORO & MSTRETCH Commands Explained

AutoCAD MOCORO & MSTRETCH Commands Explained

Improve Your Workflow with AutoCAD's MOCORO and MSTRETCH Express Tools Many AutoCAD users rely on familiar commands such as Move, Copy, Rotate and Stretch every day. However, fewer users take advantage of the Express Tools, a collection of...