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AutoCAD is a household name in the CAD software world. First released in 1982, the software has become the most common 2D CAD drafting software for designers and engineers for many decades. Scan2CAD’s AutoCAD articles help AutoCAD users with learning the software, product comparisons, keyboard shortcuts, commands lists and more.
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How to Batch Plot Drawings in AutoCAD

AutoCAD simplifies workflows for professionals across various careers by enabling them to batch plot drawings. Batch plotting refers to the process of simultaneously printing or converting to multiple drawings or sheets of a drawing project to PDF in a single operation….

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How to Improve Slow AutoCAD Performance

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AutoCAD can sometimes post slow performance punctuated by frustratingly sluggish response times. Typically, slow AutoCAD software is the result of hardware and system, network, or file issues. While it will not display error messages or alerts that notify you whenever the…

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How to Convert an Image to Lines for AutoCAD

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If you have ever worked with a PDF of a drawing scanned from a physical print, you will agree with me on several things, more like problems or limitations. And to solve them, you have to convert an image to lines…

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7 Most Common AutoCAD Problems Solved

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It is not uncommon to encounter software-related issues and hurdles. And this happens regardless of whether we are experienced users or just beginners. In cases where our individual effort and knowledge cannot help us resolve such issues, we more often than…

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How to Convert a DWG File Without AutoCAD?

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As a proprietary file format developed and maintained by Autodesk, DWG may not be supported by most computer-aided design (CAD) software programs. In this regard, if you happen to use such a program – which does not offer 100% DWG compatibility…

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AutoCAD Mechanical: Learn the Basics in 1 Hour

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As technology evolves and people lean towards aesthetics while still demanding the best functionalities in products, mechanical engineers are faced with the challenge of designing more complex products every day. And as such, mechanical engineers are required to not only select…

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How to Convert Matterport Floorplan Image to DXF/DWG

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Matterport is a useful tool that’s been gaining traction with real estate professionals and new homeowners recently. It’s essentially a service that syncs up with standard iPhone and Android camera phones as well as various supported 360° cameras in order to…