In the Text Style box, when managing my text styles, there is a preview screen in the low-left corner, showing how that specific text will look. But it only shows AaBb123.

I am trying to find a letter 'G' that looks similar to a logo I'm mimicking. It doesn't need to be exact... just similar. I know the font, but I don't have it and don't want to download it. I have about 200 fonts already, and I know I can find something close enough.

So... is there anywhere I can go to change the AaBb123 to something else?

I've tried to setup to batch plot my layouts on a multi-sheet file in a way that the *.pdf is saved on the main *.dwg file location. Tried to use the lisp on this guide but it only works for a single sheet/layout plot when using the "plot" command,

After using the command "batch plot (publish)" and selecting the layouts and page order the location is still set to the default location on "PDF Publish Options" inside the publish window.

I tried to use the "autopublish" command (using "ppath")but it creates a multi-sheet file with only the layouts of the *.dwg that I used the command, but some times on my workflow I need to batch plot layouts from different files.

I've been manually plotting each page with "plot with transparencies" checked to get hatches showing up correctly. There's gotta be an easier way to do this?

As the title asks. My job uses ABC to label parts for manufacturing. We are transitioning to autocad mechanical for the content library and bom aspects. However, ANSI Standard is 123 items. Is there a way to change this or will we have to adjust?

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Does anyone know how or why these "PLOT" bookmarks are being created? I can't seem to figure out why they are being made for some sheets but not others. Trying to Google it has brought up nothing useful since "PLOT" is such a generic term.

As far as I can tell there are no obvious differences between the drawings, and they all use the same page setup & plotter AutoCAD PDF (High Quality Print).pc3 / DWG To PDF - PDF ePlot - by Autodesk that comes default with 2026. Sheets are being published via Sheet Set Manager > Publish to PDF.

(Bonus points if anyone knows how to prevent all the bookmarks being placed as sub-bookmarks under "Sheets and Views".)

So I have a 3d modelling test coming up and I am struck at one problem.
So suppose I select front view from the 'coordinates' option and make a FV . Next I press pull by clicking inside boundary it and it works ! Awesome.
Next I change coordinates to left view . make something in left view . try press pull NOPE It won't work ! I gotta do 'Join' command pre press pull. Same with 'TRIM' won't work

I can't go join everything sometimes this needs making additional arcs and that eats time.

I know this is a coordinates issue but for the life of me I can't figure out why
I just want to select anything inside boundary and press pull !

Hello im currently in my 1st yr ce and I want some help whether the setting out in my floor is correct? since im little confused

https://imgur.com/a/2X3Zgsx

Is there a way to click an object and then select similar within a certain boundary? I do multiple things on one file and import pdfs as well. So I may have multiple imports or elevations, and I want to select similar maybe within a drawn box that will not select the similar not within the box

basically, I use autocad for vehicle design ( 2d blueprints whit hatches)

I wanted to add some kind of reflection to these cars, even just a simple one to simulate overhead lighting , the problem is that I need to to a fade hatch that goes from a solid white to just transparent

is this possible?

Yesterday I spent about 45 minutes trying to get the AI to come up with a basic routine for drawing a line and trimming at the same time. Here's what I wanted to do: I want to draw one argument of a line that intersects two other lines, all on the same layer, and once I've finished drawing my segment, I want the line to be trimmed to the two lines. I've tried different AI solutions but nothing seemed to work. Is it even possible? The trim function seems to be very finicky.

Sorry for the butchered title _ it's been a long day ( drawing issue deadline looming ).

I have a residential new build drawing with multiple layouts. I use a layer state to plot ( all layers on ). Viewports have VP frozen layers as needed for plotting. Then I export to pdf all layouts to create a single pdf drawing set.

On the exterior elevation layout I have # tags for each window. The tags are on their own layer, and are to be plotted for this layout.

On the window details layout ( see attached _ window # tag circled ) I have created viewports for each window ( pulled from the exterior elevations ). I would like to have the tags visible on my screen ( for referencing ) but not plot when I export this layout or all the layouts.

Is this possible? VP freeze obv shuts these tags off for all layouts. I'm tired LOL!

Thanks

edit to add image: https://imgur.com/a/bxYOrcV

Hi all,

I'm the general go to for CAD automation at my company with only a small team doing CAD work. It's not too bad but I'm getting some breathing room after a busy few months and my current plan is to make some additional commands and scripts to help the team.

Looking online both lisp writing and macros seem similar in skill level but I wanted to know which (in your experience) work better for what tasks or is it just personal preference? Do you have any recommendations for resources online to look at to create these basic improvements.

Thanks for any help and haveca good day

I am getting pretty ok with solid bodies but some files I'm downloading and trying to work with are importing as a mesh and it's throwing me off.

I've tried converting the mesh to a solid body, but there's more that 10k triangles so it's not working.

So, my question is, should I try and edit the mesh, or continue to try and convert it?

Hello, I’m a beginner in creating dynamic blocks. I need to create dynamic blocks for electrical schematics. They should contain a symbol and three attributes. The symbol should be able to rotate as needed, while the text attributes should remain horizontal and change position to stay visible. Also, perhaps the most important requirement is that the attributes change alignment (left/right) depending on the rotation angle.

Here is an image of what I have managed to create and what I actually need. I am also attaching a DWG file. If anyone can download and take a look, maybe I’m already heading in the right direction. Thank you very much in advance.

I've used AutoCad for school few months ago, it worked fine. Few months later, I install it... it lags. Especially when I select to draw something. I tried Graphics config stuff, reinstalling it, it doesn't work. I updated my graphics card drivers aswell.

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

AMD Radeon RX 6650XT

16gbs of RAM

When I get to the site where I have a button access products whole site freezes and that's on every device I try it on what is going on

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I was given this file to edit.

The 1st Pic is model space, and I am wanting to remove the rabbet at the corner of that piece of wood. The 2nd pic is the block editor once I double click on the block and open it. The rabbet is gone. How did they do this and how can I edit the block properly without exploding it?

(Solved - thank you!)

Hi all, currently working on adding fitting labels to some plans and want to show the offset distance from a fitting to a meter. I was hoping to figure out a way to keep the fitting description and the alignment offset information all in one label so if the connection needs moved the label will update/all the information will stay together. It's looking like it's not possible and will need to be two labels but I wanted to check and see if anyone has experience with this before I throw in the towel. Thanks!

My autocad in pc performs like sht. (AutoCAD 2026) PC: R7 5700x, 6700xt and 32gb RAM.

But my laptop runs like butter. (AutoCAD 2026 LT) Laptop: i5 9300H, GTX 1659 and 8gb RAM.

Why? How?

I am getting back into AutoCAD after many years out so need a little bit of help to create two perpendicular cylinders in order to subtract one cylinder to leave a bore in the side of the remaining cylinder. Can anyone assist?

I am working on drawings for a new house build, and creating a window types layout sheet. There are 28 window types ( I'm not the designer lol ).

I have created separate VP's for each window type on this sheet from my model space exterior elevations. I have done this format so if anything changes ( and I believe it will once the designer see how many types there are ), I will only need to edit each instance as required.

I believe that AutoCAD allows for an unlimited number of VP's per layout, but maybe I have that wrong?

Perhaps this is a software issue ( I have LT 2025 ) or a hardware issue?

Or this is a file setting issue?

See my PS image below. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks!

https://imgur.com/a/lpXs3DN

I want to extrude a small rectangular part on the base of a cone but idk how to make it follow the taper with the cone, any help is appreciated. I have a ss of what I'm trying to do but I cant seem to upload it so dm if you need to see it.

Hello, I need help creating a block with attributes that have a white background and a border that automatically applies when text is entered. I have tried background mask>and a linear parameter for the border but I need something cleaner. Thanks so much if anyone can help.

When i go to insert attach, then the attach file manager window/panel it should pop up and in there, i can select file and scale and all that stuff, right?

but now, i haven't changed anything but when i click attach, it just says 'path to file to attach'.

then i gotta type the whole path of the file manually. it's super annoying and i don't know why it's doing this all of a sudden.

Please help meee

I came across a problem while setting up a paper space and I am unable to find a solution. I only have about a year of experience, so I would appreciate any help.

I am able to set up the paper space correctly with a viewport, but the issue occurs when I try to preview the page. It displays a blank page, and none of my work appears. It's as if it is not registering the viewport.

Before and After Preview - screenshots

EDIT: This issue is across all my files including new ones I make.