:Base aclt.hlp>command
:Title AutoCAD LT Help System
1 Concepts
2 Drawing Setup
3 Overview: Starting a new drawing quickly=concept_starting_a_new_drawing_quickly>concept
3 Using a template drawing file=concept_using_a_template_drawing_file>concept
3 Setting the scale of your drawing=concept_Setting_the_scale_of_your_drawing>concept
3 Including a border and title block=concept_Including_a_border_and_title_block>concept
2 Drawing Organization
3 Overview: Organizing your drawing=concept_Overview_Organizing_your_drawing>concept
3 Using layers=concept_Using_layers>concept
3 Using linetypes=concept_using_linetypes>concept
3 Setting the width of a line=concept_Changing_the_width_of_a_line>concept
3 Drawing with color=concept_Drawing_with_color>concept
3 Using lettering styles=concept_Using_lettering_styles>concept
3 Using dimension styles=concept_Using_dimension_styles>concept
2 Laying Out Multiple Views
3 Overview: Laying out a drawing with multiple views=concept_Laying_out_a_drawing_with_multiple_views>concept
3 Working with floating viewports=concept_Working_with_floating_viewports>concept
3 Working with tiled viewports=concept_Working_with_tiled_viewports>concept
2 Drawing Objects
3 Overview: Drawing objects=concept_Drawing_Objects>concept
3 Drawing straight lines=concept_Drawing_straight_lines>concept
3 Drawing curves=concept_Drawing_curves>concept
2 Using Tools
3 Overview: Using tools to draw with precision=concept_Using_tools_to_draw_with_precision>concept
3 Using Snap mode=concept_Using_snap_mode>concept
3 Specifying locations=concept_Several_ways_to_specify_locations>concept
3 Using object snaps=concept_using_object_snaps>concept
3 Restricting cursor movement=concept_Restricting_cursor_movement>concept
3 Finding distances=concept_Finding_distances>concept
3 Applying a user coordinate system=concept_Employing_the_User_coordinate_System>concept
2 Editing your drawing
3 Overview: Editing your drawing=concept_Editing_your_drawing>concept
3 Modifying an object's properties=concept_Modifying_an_objects_properties>concept
3 Creating a new object based on existing geometry=concept_Creating_a_new_object_based_on_existing_geometry>concept
3 Using Grip commands=concept_Using_Grip_mode>concept
2 Filling an area with a section lining or hatch pattern
3 Overview: Filling an area with a section lining or hatch pattern=concept_Filling_an_area_with_a_section_lining_or_hatch_pattern>concept
3 Hatching an area=concept_hatching_an_area>concept
3 Modifying a filled area=concept_Modifying_a_filled_area>concept
2 Dimensioning
3 Overview: Dimensioning=concept_Overview_Dimensioning>concept
3 Adding a dimension=concept_Adding_a_dimension>concept
3 Modifying a dimension=concept_Modifying_a_dimension>concept
2 Lettering and Annotating
3 Overview: Lettering and Annotating=concept_Lettering_and_annotating>concept
3 Choosing a text style=concept_Choosing_a_text_style>concept
3 Annotating a drawing=concept_Annotating_a_drawing>concept
2 Combining Drawings
3 Overview: Combining drawings=concept_Combining_drawings>concept
3 Inserting a block=concept_Inserting_a_block>concept
3 Exploding a block=concept_Exploding_a_block>concept
3 Using an externally referenced (xref) drawing=concept_Using_an_externally_referenced_drawing>concept
2 Displaying a Portion of Your Drawing
3 Overview: Displaying a portion of your drawing=concept_Displaying_a_portion_of_your_drawing>concept
3 Magnifying a portion of your drawing=concept_Magnifying_a_portion_of_your_drawing>concept
3 Panning in your drawing=concept_Panning_in_your_drawing>concept
2 Printing and Plotting
3 Overview: Printing and plotting=concept_Printing_and_plotting>concept
3 Understanding printing and plotting options=concept_Understanding_printing_and_plotting_options>concept
3 Creating a plot file and using a plotting service=concept_Creating_a_plot_file_and_using_a_plotting_service>concept
1 How to...
2 Set up a Drawing
3 How to open a template drawing=hdi_To_open_a_template_drawing>hdiwin
3 Setting units=hdi_Setting_units>hdiwin
3 Setting the scale of model space=hdi_Setting_the_scale_of_model_space>hdiwin
3 Setting the overall scale for dimensions=hdi_To_set_the_overall_scale_for_dimensions>hdiwin
2 Organize a Drawing
3 Creating a layer=hdi_To_create_a_layer>hdiwin
3 Making a layer current=hdi_To_make_a_layer_current>hdiwin
3 Turning a layer on or off=hdi_To_turn_a_layer_on_or_off>hdiwin
3 Changing the layer of an object=hdi_To_change_the_layer_of_an_object>hdiwin
3 Loading a linetype=hdi_To_load_linetypes>hdiwin
3 Scaling linetypes=hdi_To_scale_linetypes>hdiwin
3 Assigning width to polylines=hdi_To_assign_width_to_polylines>hdiwin
3 Mapping line colors to different pens on a plotter=hdi_To_map_line_colors_to_different_pens_on_a_plotter>hdiwin
3 Assigning a color to a layer=hdi_To_assign_a_color_to_a_layer>hdiwin
3 Changing the color of an object=hdi_To_change_the_color_of_an_object>hdiwin
3 Defining a new lettering style=hdi_To_define_a_new_lettering_style>hdiwin
3 Creating dimension styles=hdi_To_create_dimension_styles>hdiwin
2 Lay Out Multiple Views
3 Creating floating viewports=hdi_to_create_floating_viewports>hdiwin
3 Creating tiled viewports=hdi_to_create_tiled_viewports>hdiwin
2 Use Tools
3 Turning on a grid=hdi_To_turn_on_a_grid>hdiwin
3 Specifying a point using the cursor=hdi_To_specify_a_point_using_the_cursor>hdiwin
3 Entering coordinate locations=hdi_To_enter_coordinate_locations>hdiwin
3 Entering absolute X,Y coordinates=hdi_to_enter_absolute_x_y_coordinates>hdiwin
3 Entering relative X,Y coordinates=hdi_to_enter_relative_x_y_coordinates>hdiwin
3 Entering absolute polar coordinates=hdi_to_enter_absolute_polar_coordinates>hdiwin
3 Entering relative polar coordinates=hdi_to_enter_relative_polar_coordinates>hdiwin
3 Snapping to a location =hdi_To_snap_to_a_location>hdiwin
3 Snapping to a feature on an object=hdi_To_snap_to_a_feature_on_an_object>hdiwin
3 Restricting cursor movement=hdi_To_restrict_cursor_movement>hdiwin
3 Finding a distance=hdi_To_find_a_distance>hdiwin
3 Applying a User Coordinate System=hdi_To_employ_the_User_Coordinate_System>hdiwin
2 Modify an object's properties
3 Using the Property Painter=hdi_To_use_the_Property_Painter>hdiwin
3 Changing properties=hdi_to_change_a_property>hdiwin
3 Moving an object=hdi_To_move_an_object>hdiwin
3 Rotating an object=hdi_To_rotate_an_object>hdiwin
3 Trimming an object=hdi_To_trim_an_object>hdiwin
3 Extending an object=hdi_To_extend_an_object>hdiwin
2 Create a new object based on existing geometry
3 Duplicating (copy) an object=hdi_To_duplicate_an_object>hdiwin
3 Mirroring an object=hdi_To_mirror_an_object>hdiwin
3 Offsetting an object=hdi_To_offset_an_object>hdiwin
3 Filleting an object=hdi_To_fillet>hdiwin
2 Use grip commands
3 Displaying grips=hdi_To_display_grips>hdiwin
3 Cycling through grip commands=hdi_To_cycle_through_Grip_mode_commands>hdiwin
3 Editing objects using grips=hdi_To_edit_an_object_using_grips>hdiwin
2 Fill an area
3 Hatching an area=hdi_To_hatch_an_area>hdiwin
3 Changing the angle, scale, or patttern of a hatch pattern=hdi_To_change_the_angle_scale_or_pattern_of_a_hatch_pattern>hdiwin
2 Add a dimension
3 Drawing a horizontal or vertical dimension=hdi_To_draw_a_horizontal_or_vertical_dimension>hdiwin
3 Drawing a radial or diameter dimension=hdi_To_draw_a_radial_or_diameter_dimension>hdiwin
3 Drawing an aligned dimension=hdi_To_draw_an_aligned_dimension>hdiwin
3 Drawing a chained dimension=hdi_To_draw_a_chained_dimension>hdiwin
3 Drawing an angular dimension=hdi_To_draw_an_angular_dimension>hdiwin
3 Appending text to dimensions=hdi_To_append_text_to_dimensions>hdiwin
3 Adding a leader line with text=hdi_To_add_a_leader_line_with_text>hdiwin
2 Modify a dimension
3 Making dimensions oblique=hdi_To_make_dimensions_oblique>hdiwin
3 Rotating dimension text=hdi_To_rotate_dimension_text>hdiwin
3 Changing arrowheads for leaders and dimensions=hdi_To_change_arrowheads_for_leaders_and_dimensions>hdiwin
3 Creating dimension styles=hdi_To_create_dimension_styles>hdiwin
2 Add lettering and annotation
3 Creating a new text style=hdi_To_create_a_new_text_style>hdiwin
3 Choosing a text style=hdi_To_choose_a_text_style>hdiwin
3 Adding line text=hdi_To_add_line_text>hdiwin
3 Adding paragraph text=hdi_To_add_paragraph_text>hdiwin
2 Combine Drawings
3 Inserting a block=hdi_To_insert_a_block>hdiwin
3 Exploding a block=hdi_To_explode_a_block>hdiwin
3 Attaching an external reference (xref)=hdi_To_attach_an_external_reference>hdiwin
3 Detaching an external reference=hdi_to_detach_an_xref>hdiwin
3 Binding an external reference=hdi_to_bind_an_xref>hdiwin
2 Magnify a portion of your drawing
3 Zooming in and out of a drawing=hdi_To_zoom_into_and_out_of_a_drawing>hdiwin
3 Zooming with Aerial View=hdi_To_zoom_with_aerial_view>hdiwin
2 Pan in your drawing
3 Panning in a drawing=hdi_To_pan_in_a_drawing>hdiwin
3 Panning with the Aerial Viewer=hdi_To_pan_with_aerial_view>hdiwin
2 Print and Plot
3 Specifying sheet size for printing=hdi_To_specify_sheet_size_for_printing>hdiwin
3 Printing using landscape orientation=hdi_To_print_using_landscape_orientation>hdiwin
3 Defining the plotted size of a drawing=hdi_To_define_the_plotted_size_of_a_drawing>hdiwin
3 Defining the area to plot=hdi_To_define_the_area_to_plot>hdiwin
3 Previewing a plotted drawing=hdi_To_preview_a_plotted_drawing>hdiwin
3 Saving a drawing as a plot file=hdi_To_save_a_drawing_as_a_plot_file>hdiwin
1 Commands
2 A - C=cmd_toc_1>command
2 D=cmd_toc_2>command
2 E - L=cmd_toc_3>command
2 M - Q=cmd_toc_4>command
2 R - S=cmd_toc_5>command
2 T - Z=cmd_toc_6>command
1 Precision Tools
2 Direct Distance Entry=Direct_distance_entry>command
2 From =From>command
2 Long File Names=Long_file_names>command
2 Objects Snaps=object_snaps
2 Pointing Device Button Defaults=pointing_device_button_defaults>command
2 Point Filters=point_filters>command
2 Tracking=tracking>command
1 Reference
2 System Variables
3 A - C=sysvar_toc_1>sysvars
3 D=sysvar_toc_2>sysvars
3 E - L=sysvar_toc_3>sysvars
3 M - Q=sysvar_toc_4>sysvars
3 R - S=sysvar_toc_5>sysvars
3 T - Z=sysvar_toc_6>sysvars
2 Customizing Menus
3 Overview: Customizing menus=overview_customizing_menus>Custom
3 Menu Files
4 Overview: Menu files=overview_menu_files>Custom
4 Loading Menu Files=loading_menu_files>Custom
4 Loading and Unloading Partial Menus=loading_and_unloading_partial_menus>Custom
3 Menu File Structure
4 Overview: Menu file structure=overview_menu_file_structure>Custom
4 Menu Sections=menu_sections>Custom
4 IMAGE and TOOLBAR Submenus=image_and_toolbar_submenus>Custom
4 Submenu Aliases=submenu_aliases>Custom
3 Menu Item Syntax
4 Overview: Menu item syntax=overview_menu_item_syntax>Custom
4 Menu Syntax Reference=menu_syntax_reference>Custom
4 Foreign Language Support in menus=Foreign_Language_Support_in_Menus>Custom
4 Long Menu Macros=Long_Menu_Macros>Custom
4 Control Characters in Menu Macros=Control_Characters_in_Menu_Macros>Custom
4 Command Cancellation=Command_Cancellation>Custom
4 Echoes and Prompts=Echoes_and_Prompts>Custom
4 Menu Macro Repetition=Menu_Macro_Repetition>Custom
4 Single Object Selection Mode=Single_Object_Selection_Mode>Custom
3 Button (AUXn) Menus
4 Overview: Button (AUXn) Menus=overview_button_auxn_menus>Custom
3 Pull-Down and Cursor (POPn) Menus
4 Overview: Pull-down and cursor (POPn) menus=overview_pulldown_and_cursor_popn_menus>Custom
4 Pull-Down and Cursor Menu Syntax=PullDown_and_Cursor_Menu_Syntax>Custom
4 Long Menu Labels=Long_Menu_Labels>Custom
4 Menu Bar Titles=Menu_Bar_Titles>Custom
4 Cascading Submenus=Cascading_Submenus>Custom
4 Separation of Menu Item Labels=Separation_of_Menu_Item_Labels>Custom
4 Display Control of Menu Item Labels=Display_Control_of_Menu_Item_Labels>Custom
4 Pull-Down Menu Swapping=PullDown_Menu_Swapping>Custom
4 Restrictions=Restrictions>Custom
3 Image Tile (ICON) Menus
4 Overview: Image tile (ICON) menus=overview_image_tile_icon_menus>Custom
4 Using Image Tile Menu Syntax=Using_Image_Tile_Menu_Syntax>Custom
4 Creating Image Tile Menus=Creating_Image_Tile_Menus>Custom
4 Preparing Slides for Image Tile Menus=Preparing_Slides_for_Image_Tile_Menus>Custom
3 Tablet Menus
4 Overview: Tablet menus=overview_tablet_menus>Custom
3 Toolbars
4 Overview: Toolbars=overview_toolbars>Custom
3 Menu-Specific Help
4 Help on Menu Items=Help_on_Menu_Items>Custom
4 Status-Line Help -- help strings=StatusLine_HelpHelp_Strings>Custom
3 Accelerator Keys
4 Overview: Accelerator keys=overview_accelerator_keys>Custom
3 DIESEL -- String Expression Language
4 Overview: DIESEL -- string expression language=overview_diesel_string_expression_language>Custom
4 DIESEL Expressions in Menus=DIESEL_Expressions_in_Menus>Custom
4 Debugging of DIESEL Expressions with MACROTRACE=Debugging_of_DIESEL_Expressions_with_MACROTRACE>Custom
4 Catalog of DIESEL String Functions=Catalog_of_DIESEL_String_Functions>Custom
4 Error Messages=Error_Messages>Custom
1 Using Help
2 How to use help=!HelpOn()