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AutoCAD Hatching Tips

It seems that nearly all applications have at least some crosshatching in their drawing files - so hatching tips should come in handy for nearly everyone.  Check out my latest Cadalyst Magazine video tip that just might save you some valuable time in your hatching!  (Or at least I hope so!)

 

P.S.  I am not responsible for the extremely unflattering pose that appears when I embed this video!

P.S.S.  And yes...that is a picture of a cow behind me...

 

Drumroll please...AutoCAD 2014 has arrived!

Do you get as excited as I do when a new release of AutoCAD comes out?  Or are you wondering what else they could possibly add to the program?  Well there have been quite a few great features added into AutoCAD 2014.  Everything from huge enhancements to Geographic Locations to the cool new interactive Design Feed which will make it easier for you to collaborate with others on your drawings. 

Of course there are my favorite everyday command improvements such as the ability to easily change the direction while drawing an arc (just use the control key!).  Or how about new DIMCONTINUEMODE system variable that when set to 1 automatically uses the same dimension style when you use DIMCONTINUE or DIMBASELINE.

I know what you're thinking...Hoorah!  There are even more system variables in AutoCAD 2014!

And how about this - finally the default behavior for inserting blocks with attributes is to display the dialog box.  Woo-Hoo!

There is much, much, more to AutoCAD 2014 (including the added bonus of the super cool RECAP software program).  Don't take my word for it - download the trial version (for free) today!