Part 2

Mastering Intermediate Skills

  • Chapter 6: Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently
  • Chapter 7: Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References
  • Chapter 8: Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts
  • Chapter 9: Understanding Plot Styles
  • Chapter 10: Adding Text to Drawings
  • Chapter 11: Using Fields and Tables
  • Chapter 12: Using Dimensions

Chapter 6

Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently

If you’re an experienced drafter, you know that you frequently have to draw the same item several times in many drawings. The AutoCAD® 2014 software offers a variety of ways to reuse existing geometry, thereby automating much of the repetitive work usually associated with manual drafting. That’s why at least 5 commands are devoted to duplicating ...

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