How to Draw Triangle in Autocad

So you found out that there is no 'triangle' command in autocad. It sounds ridiculous right? Autocad has a lot of powerful commands yet it lacks the command for this very useful and common figure. Autodesk realized that there is no need for a special 'triangle' command because a triangle is simply a polygon. Therefore, all you need to do to draw a triangle in autocad is use the general command for polygons. That is, simply type in POLYGON, set the number of sides to 3 and input the lengths of the sides of the triangle.


Bonus Tip: Autolisp and ObjectArx custom commands are powerful tools to draw fast in autocad. Look around this site for more info.

What to Do When Mouse Doesn't Zoom In Autocad

Sometimes a new mouse doesn't zoom in or zoom out in autocad. This problem occurs in new Logitech mouse or a mouse using the Mouseware driver. The problem is persistent even if you have set the parameter MBUTTONPAN to 1 and even if you are using the latest version of device driver. To solve this problem, just go to the Windows Control Panel, then go to Mouse Properties. On the Buttons top, set the Scroller to Use Office Compatible Scroll Only.

Bonus Tip: Autolisp and ObjectArx custom commands are powerful tools to draw fast in autocad. Look around this site for more info.

How to Create a Mesh and 3D Faces From Polygon or 2D Region In Autocad

Before you can create a 3dface in autocad from a polygon or region, you need to create a mesh first from a polygon or region. Simply use the MESHSMOOTH command if your polygon or region is made up of lines and polyline. However, if it contains arc segments, then you use the MESHREFINE command to produce more refined mesh in the arcs. After the mesh is created from a polygon or region, convert it to 3d face, simply explode the mesh by using the EXPLODE command.



Bonus Tip: Autolisp (LISP programs) and ObjectArx custom commands are powerful tools to draw fast in autocad. Look around this site for more info.

How to Create or Write Exponents in Autocad

Occasionally, we need to write mathematical formulas and equations in our drawings that could contain terms with
exponents. Creating or writing exponents in Autocad is one of the problems I encountered before. After some research, I have found one solution. First, you need to use the MTEXT command. Then type in the exponent value followed
by the carat character "^". Say 5^ , then highlight the 5^ and right-click. In the menu that appears, click on Stack. The 5^ should now appear as an exponent. To add more features to this stacked text, right-click on the stacked text and click Properties. There you can choose some addition features or options you can use for customizations, etc.

How to Get the Area and Perimeter of A Drawing Object In Autocad

Before you can get the area and perimeter of a drawing figure in autocad you must first make sure that the figure is an object in autocad and is a closed one. Therefore, you must first check if the figure or polygon is closed by making sure that the line segments are connected. Next you need to make sure that autocad recognized it as an object.

One way to do this is by making it a region using the autocad's REGION command. Simply type in REGION, select the figure and then hit ENTER. Your drawing figure should be a region and an object in autocad at this point. We are now ready to get the area and perimeter. The command is, of course, AREA. Type in AREA, choose object option by typing in O, hit ENTER, select the drawing object and then hit ENTER. The area and perimeter values should be displayed on the command line as well as on the tip of your mouse pointer.

How to Check Spelling In Autocad

Here's how to check spelling in Autocad :

1. Go to the Tools menu.

2. On the sub menu that appears, click on Spelling. You can also use the command SPELL.

3. Autocad will prompt you to select a text (MTEXT object ) autocad. Select the text object that contains the texts you want to check the spelling.

4. If all words are spelled correctly, you will recieve a prompt "Check spelling complete".

5. If some words, are spelled incorrectly. A dialog box will appear showing the misspelled words and suggested words.

How to Draw or Write Text in Autocad

Here's how to create or write single line text in autocad:

1. Type command TEXT. You can also click menu Draw > Text > Single Line Text.

2. Specify the insertion point of the text by clicking on the autocad window.

3. Specify the height of the text.

4. Specify the angle of the text. Type 0 for an upright text, otherwise the desired angle of inclination of the text.