AutoCAD Tips Newsletter: Defining alternate dimension units and more

Dear Subscriber, Please forward this newsletter to colleagues who want to learn more about AutoCAD. If you received this newsletter from a colleague, sign up for your own copy at EllenFinkelstein.com. Dimensions are essential for almost all drawings, so this week I'm offering you a new and an older tip to help you get the perfect dimension. In this issue:: 1. Defining alternate dimension units in AutoCAD 2. Tutorial: Create an architectural dimension Click ad for more info on how you can save money with online purchases! 1. Defining alternate dimension units in AutoCAD The dimension measurements in your drawing use a specific unit, whether millimeters, inches, or something else. But it's common to need to show a second unit — perhaps a metric measurement if you're using inches, or vice versa. You define an alternate measurement on the Alternate Units tab of the Dimension Style dialog box. Find out more... 2. Tutorial: Create an architectural dimension Are you getting the look you need for your dimensions? Are you constantly making little adjustments? If dimensions aren't your friend, you need to get more comfortable with dimension styles. In this tutorial, you create an architectural dimension style. Why? Because the default style is a mechanical look and by changing it to architectural, you'll get a chance to work with many of the dimension style features. Do the tutorial! The most comprehensive book on AutoCAD AutoCAD 2012 & AutoCAD LT 2012 Bible Order the latest edition of my best-selling book, which I believe to be the most comprehensive book available on AutoCAD. It comes with a DVD full of drawings that you'll use for the numerous exercises. It's a combination of a resource book (so you can look up any topic you need to know about) and tutorial (so you can learn AutoCAD step-by-step). Have you bought a copy? Click Reply and let me know what you think! I'd appreciate it! Check it out! * * * * * New edition! Learn all about blocks in this thorough 121-page e-book, including the basics, dynamic blocks, attributes, annotative blocks, extracting data, and more! Includes drawings for numerous exercises. Only $14.95! Click here to purchase. (Full disclosure: I get 30%.) More You can find the latest tips in my AutoCAD Tips Blog. For more tips, go to www.ellenfinkelstein.com/AutoCAD_tips.html. For my AutoCAD books and other items, go to my e-store. You can sponsor this newsletter, or place an ad in it. Reach 7,000 committed AutoCAD users. Contact me. If you want to reprint or reuse any of the content in my newsletters or on my site for your own newsletter, contact me. Happy designing and drawing, Ellen Finkelstein EllenFinkelstein.com Check out my Amazon page! Follow me on Twitter! (www.twitter.com/EFinkelstein) Use the links below to manage your subscription: Change your e-mail address; this opens a new e-mail message. Please give me both your old and new e-mail addresses. To subscribe, go to www.ellenfinkelstein.com/acad_submit.html. ©2012 Ellen Finkelstein, Inc. | 2010 Coral Lane, Fairfield, IA 52556

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