The CAD Geek
The CAD Geek
  • 77
  • 3 226 475
Creating AutoCAD Viewports with a Cutout Area or Island
In this video, you'll learn how to use the REGION and SUBTRACT commands to create an AutoCAD viewport with a cutout area or island.
Read the Blog: thecadgeek.com/blog/autocad-viewport-cutout/
-- IN THIS VIDEO ---------
00:00 - Introduction
00:17 - Getting Started
00:55 - Remove Existing Viewport
01:00 - Prepare the Cutout Viewport
01:13 - Create Regions
01:53 - Use SUBTRACT to Combine Regions
03:02 - Create Viewport from Region Object
03:47 - Summary
Переглядів: 364

Відео

Creating AutoCAD MTEXT Labels From GIS Data with Map 3D
Переглядів 14 тис.2 роки тому
In this video, Donnie "The CAD Geek" Gladfelter shares how to leverage the Map 3D functionality built into Civil 3D to label GIS data as AutoCAD MTEXT entities. Subscribe to Empowered Design by The CAD Geek to get the latest videos, blog posts, and more delivered to your inbox. www.geek.how/newsletter #Autodesk #AutoCAD #Map3D #civil3d
Autodesk University 2021 Community Voting Now Open
Переглядів 5593 роки тому
Help shape Autodesk University 2021 by voting for your favorite class proposals now thru May 12, 2021. Autodesk University Community Voting: www.autodesk.com/autodesk-university/conference/call-for-proposals/voting Full Blog Post: thecadgeek.com/blog/autodesk-university-2021-community-voting/ Vote for my proposals: - AutoCAD Tips, Tricks, and the Most Dependable Drafting Techniques: www.autodes...
Uninstalling Autodesk Software the Easy Way
Переглядів 78 тис.3 роки тому
Read the full blog post at: thecadgeek.com/blog/autodesk-uninstall-tool/ Donnie "The CAD Geek" Gladfelter shares how to use the Autodesk Uninstall Tool to automate removing old software versions from your computer the easy way and looks at how to perform essential post-uninstall cleanup tasks. Subscribe to Empowered Design by The CAD Geek to get the latest videos, blog posts, and more delivered...
A First Look at What's New in AutoCAD 2022
Переглядів 140 тис.3 роки тому
Join Donnie Gladfelter for a first look at what's new inside AutoCAD 2022. Visit thecadgeek.com for more AutoCAD Tips, Tricks, Industry News, and More. Subscribe to Empowered Design by The CAD Geek to get the latest videos, blog posts, and more delivered to your inbox. www.geek.how/newsletter Packed inside AutoCAD 2022, you'll find: 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Installation Experience Improvements ...
Happy Pythagorean Theorem Day 2020 with AutoCAD Parametric Constraints
Переглядів 1,9 тис.3 роки тому
The Pythagorean Theorem tells us that, for a right triangle, the sum of the squares of the two short sides equals the hypotenuse squared. What that looks like algebraically is: a^2 b^2 = c^2 What makes today, December 16th, 2020 Pythagorean Theorem Day? Well, plugging todays date into the Pythagorean equation gives us: 12^2 16^2 = 20^2 And thus, today is Pythagorean Theorem Day!
Create AutoCAD Linetypes the Super Simple Way - AU 2020
Переглядів 39 тис.3 роки тому
Need a custom linetype to display a string of text? Linetype definition (LIN) files are ASCII based. This means you could write them from scratch in Notepad, but who has time for that? Use the Make Linetype Express Tool instead. Excerpt from the Autodesk University 2020 class, AutoCAD Tips, Tricks, and Dazzling Drafting Techniques View the full class: thecadgeek.com/link/au-2020-autocad-tips/ I...
Place Text Above and Below AutoCAD Dimensions with /X - AU 2020
Переглядів 6 тис.3 роки тому
Ever need text to display both above and below a dimension line? Dimension styles let you choose one or the other, but not both, so how do you overcome this limitation? The secret rests with the \X line break. Excerpt from the Autodesk University 2020 class, AutoCAD Tips, Tricks, and Dazzling Drafting Techniques View the full class: thecadgeek.com/link/au-2020-autocad-tips/ Interactive Session ...
Perform Linear Quantity Calculations in AutoCAD with Fields - AU 2020
Переглядів 6 тис.3 роки тому
Do you have to count typical-width objects, like parking stalls, across your drawing? Not only is such a task tedious and time consuming, it’s also one where the tedium will drive you to lose count halfway through. Cast those inefficiencies aside using Fields with a Conversion Factor applied. Excerpt from the Autodesk University 2020 class, AutoCAD Tips, Tricks, and Dazzling Drafting Techniques...
Add the AutoCAD Coordinate Readout to the Status Bar - AU 2020
Переглядів 2,7 тис.3 роки тому
Need to quickly query the X (Easting), Y (Northing), and/or Z coordinate of geometry in your drawing? Enable the Coordinate readout on the Status bar. Excerpt from the Autodesk University 2020 class, AutoCAD Tips, Tricks, and Dazzling Drafting Techniques View the full class: thecadgeek.com/link/au-2020-autocad-tips/ Interactive Session Handout: thecadgeek.com/au/au2020/au-2020-autocad-tips-tricks/
Dynamically Count AutoCAD Blocks with Data Extraction Tables - AU 2020
Переглядів 17 тис.3 роки тому
How can you make sure your block quantities are always up-to-date with the current version of your design? Block insertions are constantly added and removed throughout the lifecycle of a project and often represent a feature you need to maintain up-to-date quantities for. Data Extraction tables let you do just that by creating a dynamic table of the number of block insertions in your drawing. E...
Fix overridden AutoCAD Dimensions with DIMREASSOC - AU 2020
Переглядів 7 тис.3 роки тому
What do you do when you inherit a drawing where the last drafter “fixed” all of the dimensions by manually entering values for each dimension? Despite the urges, violence is not the answer, but the Dimension Reassociate (DIMREASSOC) can be. With it you can quickly reset dimension values to their true measurement, not overridden value. Excerpt from the Autodesk University 2020 class, AutoCAD Tip...
Easy AutoCAD Viewport Layout and Setup using Change Space and Align Space - AU 2020
Переглядів 19 тис.3 роки тому
Draw Rectangle over viewable area of sheet, use CHSPACE to send to Model Space. Use the viewable area outlines to layout sheets in Model space. Finally, use Align Space to line up viewable area rectangles in Model Space with your Layout Tab Viewports. Excerpt from the Autodesk University 2020 class, AutoCAD Tips, Tricks, and Dazzling Drafting Techniques View the full class: thecadgeek.com/link/...
Make AutoCAD Linetype Text Plan Readable - AU 2020
Переглядів 3,9 тис.3 роки тому
Make AutoCAD Linetype Text Plan Readable - AU 2020
Edit AutoCAD Block Attribute Values in Excel with ATTIN and ATTOUT - AU 2020
Переглядів 11 тис.3 роки тому
Edit AutoCAD Block Attribute Values in Excel with ATTIN and ATTOUT - AU 2020
Put AutoCAD Linetype Scale (LTSCALE) on Autopilot - AU 2020
Переглядів 22 тис.3 роки тому
Put AutoCAD Linetype Scale (LTSCALE) on Autopilot - AU 2020
Edit AutoCAD Attributes without the Attributes Editor using Ctrl - AU 2020
Переглядів 4,2 тис.3 роки тому
Edit AutoCAD Attributes without the Attributes Editor using Ctrl - AU 2020
Use Fields to Create an AutoCAD Plot Stamp - AU 2020
Переглядів 3 тис.3 роки тому
Use Fields to Create an AutoCAD Plot Stamp - AU 2020
Quickly Copy AutoCAD Layout Tabs with Ctrl - AU 2020
Переглядів 9 тис.3 роки тому
Quickly Copy AutoCAD Layout Tabs with Ctrl - AU 2020
Maintain AutoCAD Attribute Values with Exploding with BURST - AU 2020
Переглядів 4,9 тис.3 роки тому
Maintain AutoCAD Attribute Values with Exploding with BURST - AU 2020
Easily Select Overlapping AutoCAD Objects with Selection Cycling - AU 2020
Переглядів 17 тис.3 роки тому
Ever have trouble selecting the object you want verses the object AutoCAD thinks you want in busy areas of our drawing? Enable Selection Cycling in the AutoCAD Status Bar to make selecting overlapping objects easier. Excerpt from the Autodesk University 2020 class, AutoCAD Tips, Tricks, and Dazzling Drafting Techniques View the full class: thecadgeek.com/link/au-2020-autocad-tips/ Interactive S...
Modify AutoCAD Rollover Tip Data - AU 2020
Переглядів 8623 роки тому
Wish the rollover tips displayed information more useful to you? Use the CUI editor to specify the object properties you would like to see when hovering over objects in your drawing. Excerpt from the Autodesk University 2020 class, AutoCAD Tips, Tricks, and Dazzling Drafting Techniques View the full class: thecadgeek.com/link/au-2020-autocad-tips/ Interactive Session Handout: thecadgeek.com/au/...
Autodesk University 2020 - Expert Elite Unboxing
Переглядів 3893 роки тому
Autodesk University 2020 - Expert Elite Unboxing
A First Look at What’s New in AutoCAD 2021 | New Features
Переглядів 3,1 тис.4 роки тому
A First Look at What’s New in AutoCAD 2021 | New Features
A First Look at the AutoCAD 2020 Block Palette
Переглядів 9 тис.5 років тому
A First Look at the AutoCAD 2020 Block Palette
How to Convert a PDF to an AutoCAD DWG
Переглядів 303 тис.5 років тому
How to Convert a PDF to an AutoCAD DWG
How to Omit Layer Information from AutoCAD PDFs
Переглядів 4,6 тис.5 років тому
How to Omit Layer Information from AutoCAD PDFs
AutoCAD 2019 for Mac Released and Autodesk University Online Updates
Переглядів 3245 років тому
AutoCAD 2019 for Mac Released and Autodesk University Online Updates
How to share AutoCAD Drawing Views with Non-AutoCAD Users
Переглядів 2,9 тис.6 років тому
How to share AutoCAD Drawing Views with Non-AutoCAD Users
Simplify AutoCAD Plotting by Hiding System Printers
Переглядів 2 тис.6 років тому
Simplify AutoCAD Plotting by Hiding System Printers

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @pepelepshpsh
    @pepelepshpsh 3 дні тому

    I followed by steps as well but for some reason it's not working for me. I made a 3" line in model space along with 1/8" text height. Before saving the line type, the text becomes annotative therefore I turn it off and again change the height to 1/8" text. After saving the line type, making a line and switching to the new line type it doesn't come out correctly. The line has to be dragged out like 20' in model space and the text is very small.

  • @deepakchopade3081
    @deepakchopade3081 6 днів тому

    Can I get the dynamic blocks to use attin attout?

  • @qinghu7254
    @qinghu7254 14 днів тому

    Hi, How to move the model & layout tab on top of the command line? the default is that the command line is on top of model and layout tab, which quite weird.

  • @Patto2276
    @Patto2276 16 днів тому

    Good information, but annoying presentation.

  • @michaelantypas4147
    @michaelantypas4147 22 дні тому

    EXCELLENT AND ACCURATE PRESENTATION. TO THE POINT. THANK YOU VERY MUCH

  • @punmije
    @punmije 23 дні тому

    the best ever thing you can do with Autodesk software is to unistall it 🤣🤣

  • @mikewarren5004
    @mikewarren5004 24 дні тому

    Thanks, Donnie. I've learned so much from you over the years. You're the best! 🙂

  • @glenngrimes8012
    @glenngrimes8012 Місяць тому

    what about non vector pdfs???

  • @qwesyowusu-ansah5419
    @qwesyowusu-ansah5419 Місяць тому

    Can it work with points or coordinates?

  • @ConnClic52
    @ConnClic52 Місяць тому

    thank you! i somehow turned hardware acceleration off a couple months ago and couldn't figure out how to fix it!

  • @carmonaragorn
    @carmonaragorn Місяць тому

    Glad to find this as first option in the www. 2020 (24) and still useful. Thanks Geek

  • @PK-wh7cc
    @PK-wh7cc Місяць тому

    My solution is here, thanks.

  • @petermuragepowerfuldrillin6910
    @petermuragepowerfuldrillin6910 2 місяці тому

    thankyou soo much brother, Tomorrow was the final day of the project ,you saved me a lot brother ,i was counting 8 working hours which you have reduced it to 2hours thanks a lot

  • @JosephBusciglio
    @JosephBusciglio 3 місяці тому

    Love comes in many shapes and forms. Which is still not enough ways to say I love you for this video. LOL

  • @tihzho
    @tihzho 3 місяці тому

    You overlooked all the SPLINES that were created which is a annoyance!

  • @emmanuelmilunga3630
    @emmanuelmilunga3630 3 місяці тому

    Excellent method and well done

  • @danielbartlett8194
    @danielbartlett8194 3 місяці тому

    THANKS

  • @rexherrero1594
    @rexherrero1594 3 місяці тому

    Thanks

  • @francosolodki6694
    @francosolodki6694 4 місяці тому

    ty

  • @joegodby3750
    @joegodby3750 4 місяці тому

    Thank you. Very clear and concise. You just got another subscriber!

  • @b_gumm
    @b_gumm 4 місяці тому

    Autoconstrain does not appear to work for 3D solids :(

  • @b_gumm
    @b_gumm 4 місяці тому

    Great demo. Thanks man!

  • @united3689
    @united3689 4 місяці тому

    thank you sir!

  • @ChienTran-ug2fh
    @ChienTran-ug2fh 4 місяці тому

    very helpful. Thank you

  • @user-du4vk1ok5d
    @user-du4vk1ok5d 4 місяці тому

    Is there a way I can have this text as attribute? And change it manually? Also to move it manually?

  • @OmarMohamedMesbah
    @OmarMohamedMesbah 4 місяці тому

    Thank You Very Useful

  • @juretandara7353
    @juretandara7353 5 місяців тому

    I do not have AutoCAD but need to convert pdf file into dwg. How to do that without AutoCAD, only by convertor app?

  • @hritiksakpal53
    @hritiksakpal53 5 місяців тому

    Thanks

  • @user-yz9bu6rx7b
    @user-yz9bu6rx7b 5 місяців тому

    how do you stack alternate dimensions?

  • @beyondblueprint2023
    @beyondblueprint2023 6 місяців тому

    Is formatting the PC a good way to wipe and clean the Harddrive from all Autodesk software. We are currently doing an internal software Autodesk audit after scanning by Autodesk Inventory tool it can detect the Autodesk products that are previously installed. Is doing this uninstall tool help or formatting the harddrive better.

  • @okayq
    @okayq 6 місяців тому

    Thank you CAD Geek!

  • @antonioedmilson1810
    @antonioedmilson1810 6 місяців тому

    Thank you very much! These functions are very important.

  • @Prayingfrog
    @Prayingfrog 7 місяців тому

    TY for the tutorial

  • @AkeelZaherAssaygh
    @AkeelZaherAssaygh 7 місяців тому

    thank you very much, u help me alot <3

  • @ah9503
    @ah9503 7 місяців тому

    What about the symbol / ? How can I make him valid?

  • @user-ok3jr2fq3x
    @user-ok3jr2fq3x 7 місяців тому

    nice work keep it up

  • @TUCHUNHAT
    @TUCHUNHAT 7 місяців тому

    Thanks you so much. I can do it

  • @dnlagames
    @dnlagames 8 місяців тому

    13 years ago and still useful! Thank you!!!!!!!

  • @StarskyBuba
    @StarskyBuba 8 місяців тому

    Autodesks subscription & plan what you get for your money as an update is pathetic.

  • @franciscovaldes4107
    @franciscovaldes4107 8 місяців тому

    i dont have that uninstall tool at all, even though i have autocad and revit, where can i get it?

  • @strattondoyle6441
    @strattondoyle6441 9 місяців тому

    I followed this video step by step and my line type showed up as a dash instead of what I drew. Any ideas on why that might be?

    • @archmykl
      @archmykl 2 місяці тому

      Yeah it happened to me too. Can anyone please shed some light. Thank you.

    • @conallcollins6253
      @conallcollins6253 20 днів тому

      @@archmykl you need to make the text a single line text. This worked for me.

  • @zacharyschabel7822
    @zacharyschabel7822 9 місяців тому

    okay vario bllph shse m of ne.m paeshbeen n and somhattyave been repectfully answered. the ntr okay various progr rbllphi s thisue thntime of need. my prayers have been seen and somewhat they have been repectfully answered. the nt my grr

  • @scottd6406
    @scottd6406 10 місяців тому

    That is one of the best ACAD tutorials I have found!! Simple and straight to the point. Spoken loud and clearly in English without a thick accent!! 98% of the searches I get audio that is either too soft, I can't hear at max volume, every 8th word sounds fake. Or the 5 min channel plug followed by 3 min speed tutorial. If all of your videos are like this, you gained another follower!

  • @yosephkassie1333
    @yosephkassie1333 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for your video. How do you keep curved feature labels texts which came with the shape file in the AutoCAD text after conversion? When you convert them using Label to Text tool all texts change to just straight line texts.

  • @abdulal-naseri6747
    @abdulal-naseri6747 10 місяців тому

    Thanks that help me ❤

  • @alexander0194
    @alexander0194 10 місяців тому

    I've got coordinates turned on in the status bar. Your coordinates seem to be updating as you move the cursor. Mine used to do this, but now it doesn't update as I move the cursor, only if I click the screen or re-scale using the scroll wheel on the mouse. Do you know a solution?

    • @alexander0194
      @alexander0194 10 місяців тому

      I found it! Use the COORDS system variable. By changing from 0 to 1 the coordinate display will become dynamic.

  • @FullCircle11
    @FullCircle11 10 місяців тому

    Anyone know if there’s a way to mess with the program files to make a custom color scheme for the UI?

  • @momenkhalaf2443
    @momenkhalaf2443 10 місяців тому

    It's not in 2024 autocad PDF options. Could you help me ? Thanks

  • @aidasmatulaitis7117
    @aidasmatulaitis7117 10 місяців тому

    thanks

  • @meghanyoung2102
    @meghanyoung2102 11 місяців тому

    This. Is. Amazing. Thank you so much for doing this walkthru. It is by far the best & easiest one I’ve seen.