CAD Tips and Tricks
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New Ductwork Dynamic Block
I’ve made a new dynamic block that show streamline our ductwork design. The new version can rotate, stretch, add end fittings, and more. You can check it out by starting a new drawing from the imperial template. I’ll work on adding it to our tool pallet.
Working with Weird Angles
It all begins with an idea.
When working on a project with a building at several oblique angles, you can use the command for User Coordinate System, UCS. The sequence is as follows:
Type the command, “UCS”, to orient your crosshairs
Select two points along the angle you wish to work on
Hit enter or space to confirm
Type the command, “PLAN”, to change your view
Choose “Current UCS” and the view will shift.
To go back to normal:
Type the command, “UCS”
Type “World” and hit enter
Type the command, “PLAN”
Select “World”