{"id":5767,"date":"2016-11-01T06:00:30","date_gmt":"2016-11-01T13:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/?p=5767"},"modified":"2020-04-07T14:49:06","modified_gmt":"2020-04-07T21:49:06","slug":"everyday-autocad-command-improvements-part-2-tuesday-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/everyday-autocad-command-improvements-part-2-tuesday-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Better All the Time \u2014 Everyday AutoCAD Command Improvements, Part 2: Tuesday Tips with Lynn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you use AutoCAD every day, you like knowing your go-to tools aren\u2019t going away and that they might, in fact, be getting tweaked just enough\u2014and just often enough\u2014to make your daily experience with the program that much sunnier. You probably know about the big enhancements, like PDF Import. So in this series I\u2019m pointing out some of the more subtle everyday AutoCAD command improvements that you may have overlooked along the way. Today, in Part 2 of my five-part series, we shine a light on Blend, Isometric drafting, Arcs, Join, Express Tools, Nudge, and multifunctional grips.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"blend-tool\">Blend tool<\/h2>\n<p>Use the Blend tool to create a spline that connects two objects. The spline created is tangential from the selected objects. So much better than PEDIT! There are a variety of options available so you have complete control over the final outcome.<\/p>\n<p><em>Preferred default with REVCLOUDCREATEMODE <\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dnngwl1yi\/image\/upload\/v1572908403\/blend-tool_z5iegk.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5731\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5731 size-medium alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/blend-tool_z5iegk-300x179.png\" alt=\"Autocad blend tool. Everyday command improvements.\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/blend-tool_z5iegk-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/blend-tool_z5iegk.png 544w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/fillet-chamfer-blend_gxegff.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5770\" data-lbwps-width=\"164\" data-lbwps-height=\"202\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/fillet-chamfer-blend_gxegff.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5770 size-full alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/fillet-chamfer-blend_gxegff.png\" alt=\"Autocad fillet-chamfer-blend options. Everyday command improvements.\" width=\"164\" height=\"202\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"isometric-drafting-environment\">Isometric drafting environment<a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/isodraft-tools-on-status-bar_kvjukh.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5749\" data-lbwps-width=\"135\" data-lbwps-height=\"125\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/isodraft-tools-on-status-bar_kvjukh.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5749 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/isodraft-tools-on-status-bar_kvjukh.png\" alt=\"Autocad Isodraft tools on status bar. Everyday command improvements.\" width=\"135\" height=\"125\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Use the Isodraft tool on the status bar to switch the snap style to Isometric and move from one isometric plane to another. Kill two birds with one stone!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"arcs\">Arcs<\/h2>\n<p>AutoCAD loves to draw arcs that are counterclockwise. Use the Ctrl Key to switch arc directions to clockwise!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/arc-directions_jscfnj.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5728\" data-lbwps-width=\"457\" data-lbwps-height=\"224\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/arc-directions_jscfnj-300x147.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/arc-directions_jscfnj.png\" alt=\"Autocad arc directions. Everyday command improvements.\" width=\"457\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/arc-directions_jscfnj.png 457w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/arc-directions_jscfnj-300x147.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"many-express-tools-become-real-commands\">Many Express Tools become \u201creal\u201d commands<\/h2>\n<p>The NCOPY Express Tool is just one of the many tools that is now a core AutoCAD command. Copy nested objects from Xrefs, blocks, and DGN underlays\u2014no need to explode or bind!<\/p>\n<p>Use the Delete Duplicates tool (OVERKILL command) to clean up your drawing and remove overlapping and duplicate geometry. It can even remove extra vertices in polylines!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"nudge\">Nudge<\/h2>\n<p>Have you ever wanted to move objects by just a few pixels? Try using Ctrl plus your arrow keys!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Ctrl_gp57ir.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5746\" data-lbwps-width=\"559\" data-lbwps-height=\"527\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Ctrl_gp57ir-300x283.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Ctrl_gp57ir.png\" alt=\"Autocad Ctrl key. Everyday command improvements.\" width=\"50\" height=\"47\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Ctrl_gp57ir.png 559w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Ctrl_gp57ir-300x283.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 50px) 100vw, 50px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/plus-sign_hq8nfb.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5758\" data-lbwps-width=\"559\" data-lbwps-height=\"559\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/plus-sign_hq8nfb-300x300.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/plus-sign_hq8nfb.jpg\" alt=\"Plus sign. Everyday AutoCAD command improvements.\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/plus-sign_hq8nfb.jpg 559w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/plus-sign_hq8nfb-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/plus-sign_hq8nfb-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 50px) 100vw, 50px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Arrow_Left_om1wqy.png?cld_params=w_auto:100:559\/q_auto,w_auto:100:559\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5737\" data-lbwps-width=\"559\" data-lbwps-height=\"527\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Arrow_Left_om1wqy-300x283.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5737\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Arrow_Left_om1wqy.png?cld_params=w_auto:100:559\/q_auto,w_auto:100:559\" alt=\"Autocad left arrow key. Everyday command improvements.\" width=\"50\" height=\"47\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Arrow_Left_om1wqy.png 559w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Arrow_Left_om1wqy-300x283.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 50px) 100vw, 50px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Arrow_Up_ttenfb.png?cld_params=q_auto,w_auto:100:559\/q_auto,w_auto:100:559\/q_auto,w_auto:100:559\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5743\" data-lbwps-width=\"559\" data-lbwps-height=\"527\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Arrow_Up_ttenfb-300x283.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Arrow_Up_ttenfb.png?cld_params=q_auto,w_auto:100:559\/q_auto,w_auto:100:559\/q_auto,w_auto:100:559\" alt=\"Autocad up arrow key. Everyday command improvements.\" width=\"50\" height=\"47\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Arrow_Up_ttenfb.png 559w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Arrow_Up_ttenfb-300x283.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 50px) 100vw, 50px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Arrow_Down_T_wg19rs.png?cld_params=w_auto:100:559\/q_auto,w_auto:100:559\/q_auto,w_auto:100:559\/q_auto,w_auto:100:559\/q_auto,w_auto:100:559\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5734\" data-lbwps-width=\"559\" data-lbwps-height=\"527\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Arrow_Down_T_wg19rs-300x283.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5734\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Arrow_Down_T_wg19rs.png?cld_params=w_auto:100:559\/q_auto,w_auto:100:559\/q_auto,w_auto:100:559\/q_auto,w_auto:100:559\/q_auto,w_auto:100:559\" alt=\"Autocad down arrow key. Everyday command improvements.\" width=\"50\" height=\"47\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Arrow_Down_T_wg19rs.png 559w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Arrow_Down_T_wg19rs-300x283.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 50px) 100vw, 50px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Arrow_Right_c2v3lj.png?cld_params=q_auto,w_auto:100:559\/q_auto,w_auto:100:559\/q_auto,w_auto:100:559\/q_auto,w_auto:100:559\/q_auto,w_auto:100:559\/q_auto,w_auto:100:559\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5740\" data-lbwps-width=\"559\" data-lbwps-height=\"527\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Arrow_Right_c2v3lj-300x283.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Arrow_Right_c2v3lj.png?cld_params=q_auto,w_auto:100:559\/q_auto,w_auto:100:559\/q_auto,w_auto:100:559\/q_auto,w_auto:100:559\/q_auto,w_auto:100:559\/q_auto,w_auto:100:559\" alt=\"Autocad right arrow key. Everyday command improvements.\" width=\"50\" height=\"47\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Arrow_Right_c2v3lj.png 559w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/computer_key_Arrow_Right_c2v3lj-300x283.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 50px) 100vw, 50px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"multifunctional-grips\">Multifunctional grips<\/h2>\n<p>Multifunctional grips exist on so many different objects! Editing commands reside with the object, which means less time searching.<\/p>\n<p>Look for these powerful grips in lines, plines, arcs, elliptical arcs, dimensions and multileaders. 3D faces, edges, and vertices also have them. Just hover over a grip to access numerous relevant options.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/multifunctional-grips-polyline_orxlel.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5755\" data-lbwps-width=\"271\" data-lbwps-height=\"261\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/multifunctional-grips-polyline_orxlel.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5755 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/multifunctional-grips-polyline_orxlel.png\" alt=\"Autocad multifunctional grips for polyline. Everyday command improvements.\" width=\"271\" height=\"261\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dnngwl1yi\/image\/upload\/v1572908397\/multifunctional-grips-dimension_raomlj.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5752\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5752 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/multifunctional-grips-dimension_raomlj-300x133.png?cld_params=w_auto:100:363\/q_auto,w_auto:100:363\/q_auto,w_auto:100:363\/q_auto,w_auto:100:363\/q_auto,w_auto:100:363\/q_auto,w_auto:100:363\/q_auto,w_auto:100:363\/q_auto,w_auto:100:363\/w_300\" alt=\"Autocad multifunctional grips for dimension. Everyday command improvements.\" width=\"300\" height=\"133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/multifunctional-grips-dimension_raomlj-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/multifunctional-grips-dimension_raomlj.png 363w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"autocad-tuesday-tips-the-adventure-continues\">AutoCAD Tuesday Tips: The Adventure Continues \u2026.<\/h2>\n<p>Last week\u2019s AutoCAD Tuesday Tips with Lynn\u00a0\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/everyday-autocad-command-improvements-part-1-tuesday-tips\/\">Getting Better All the Time \u2013 Everyday Command Improvements, Part 1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Next week\u2019s AutoCAD Tuesday Tips with Lynn\u00a0\u2026 Getting Better All the Time \u2013 Everyday Command Improvements, Part 3<\/p>\n<p>Can\u2019t wait a week for your next tip? Register\u00a0to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/campaigns\/inspired-by-autocad\/best-lynn-allen-tips-tricks\">download Lynn Allen\u2019s \u201cbest of\u201d AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT tips book.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you use AutoCAD every day, you like knowing your go-to tools aren\u2019t going away and that they might, in fact, be getting tweaked just enough\u2014and just often enough\u2014to make your daily experience with the program that much sunnier. You probably know about the big enhancements, like PDF Import. 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