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Michael’s Corner - October 2009

Burning Cake

Well, it looks like we're having an Indian Summer here in the UK. Not that we don't deserve it after such a miserable summer. Today is one of those glorious autumn days with warm sunshine, golden leaves and clear blue skies. Those of you working in offices may want to throw open the windows - it may be the last opportunity for a while.

One thing that doesn't vary with the seasons is the quality of Michael's Corner. This month, Michael's main article is on adding multiple line attributes to your blocks. If you're a long-time AutoCAD user, like me, multiline attributes may have passed under your radar. If so, this article is just for you.

Elsewhere there are articles on pasting to original coordinates (you knew about that right?), adding a vertex to a polyline (a process that I believe was invented back in 1834 - or so it seems) and a further look at Autodesk Seek. In fact, as usual, there is something for everyone.

Video Tutorials - 14th August 2009

We've added a new Video Tutorials section to CADTutor! Some of our users have asked for video tutorials in addition to the text-based tutorials already on the site. Check them out and let us know what you think. Also, for those of you who prefer to watch your online video at YouTube, why not visit the CADTutor YouTube channel?

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Who is using that file?

If you are unable to open a drawing for editing (read-only) because it is in use, and want to find out who has it open, start a new drawing, or go to a drawing you have open and type WHOHAS at the command line. Browse to the drawing file using the file dialog box and double-click the filename (or select the file and click the Open button). A small message box will appear, showing who is using the file, the name of their PC and when it was opened.

Today's tip is by LElkins

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