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Perhaps you aren\u2019t yet aware of a couple of easy-to-use, time-saving annotation features: Centerlines<\/a> and Center Marks<\/a>. Let’s take a look at how these can make a difference right away in your work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Found in their own panel in the Annotate tab of the Ribbon<\/a>, they\u2019re about as easy to use as any object in AutoCAD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Even the icons are smart, as they show you how each one works. Center Marks use Circles and Centerlines designate the center between two lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To add a Center Mark, just issue the command and select a Circle. Centerlines take twice as much effort, as you have to pick one line and then (*gasp<\/em>*) another.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pretty simple, huh? That saves a lot of time itself, but here\u2019s the cool part. Both objects are associative. So, if you move the circle, the center mark goes with it. Edit its shape, and the center mark adjusts to the new size. The centerline does the same thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider this scenario (which I\u2019m sure has never happened). You\u2019ve designed a plate with a couple of dozen 1\/4\u201d holes in it. The design criteria changes and all those holes are now 3\/8\u201d. Prior to these smart objects, this change is cringeworthy. Now? It\u2019s done in seconds with only a handful of clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Them Your Own<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All the aspects of their geometry are controlled with system variables that set things like the extension lengths, gap sizes, etc. Also, if you need to, you can disassociate, re-associate, or reset either type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Editing these objects is easy also. You can select each object to expose their grips<\/a>, allowing you to alter their length or positioning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Should you need to edit more than what the grips allow, all the defining system variables are available from the Properties Palette<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How Easy Is That?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you\u2019ve seen, using Center Marks and Centerlines<\/a> is an easy way to solve some potentially painful problems. With just a couple of settings and a couple of clicks, you can save major time down the road. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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