Group Selection

Still hocked on groups? Here is how to ensure that they work properly in AutoCAD LT.

• When you create groups it is important that you make them Selectable

• At the command line type PICKSTYLE and set to 1 (this is a global "on" for selectable groups).

• Plus you may need to press Ctrl Shift A to toggle the Group funtionality on and off.

Linetype Scaling Issues

Getting proper linetype scaling in AutoCAD can be a huge pain. Here are some suggestions on resolving linetype scaling issues.

• Run the Wolski Setup tool
  This will ensure that the correct metric or imperial linetypes are loaded.
  
• Remove Object Linetype Scaling Overrides
  1) Select objects and double click to display Properties Palette
  
  2) If the Linetype Scaling value is different than 1 or set to "VARIES", then set the value to 1.

• Set Paper Space LTSCALE
  The Linetype scale in paperspace must be set to 0.5, you can accomplish by always using the Wolski tools when switching between model and paper space.
  

In case the tools don't produce the desired result here is the "manual approach"

In paperspace type LTS and set value to 0.5.
In modelspace type LTS and set the value to half the dimscale.
Example: 1/8"=1'-0" is a Dimscale of 96 and therefore an Ltscale of 48

Fixing Drawing Errors

This is a quick and easy way to fix any errors in your drawing.
I generally do this process when I'm purging my drawing.
After you purge, type in "audit" (enter) and then "y" (enter) to allow autocad to fix any errors. Once its done fixing, it will show you how many errors were in your drawing.
That's all. Nice and easy!

Tool Palette Tips

Here are some tips for maximizing your fun using Tool Palette.

• Ctrl 3 is the easiest way to toggle palettes on (and off).
  
• Control the display settings of your palette, right click in your palette and select View Options...:

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  Adjust the visibility settings as you desire (smaller icons will allow more blocks to be displayed).
  
  
  

Setting All Palettes ensures that the changes are applied to every palette.

Change Xref Path to Relative

Change to Relative Path
At times you may need to change a path from Absolute to Relative here is how you do it:

• If Xref palette is not visible, type Xref at the command line.
• Select reference and edit path as indicated below:
  
 

Relative Xref Pathing

Principles

• All external references (including images) should use "Relative" paths.
• A relative path describes where the reference is in relation to the current file:

Example:

 ..\Xref\Abc-file.dwg

Explanation:

Abc-File.dwg is located back one folder ("..")

and then forward in the Xref folder ("\Xref")

Procedure

• Ensure that current drawing has been saved prior to attaching Xrefs.
• When you can set relative paths when you attach a file: 

Bluebeam as Default PDF Program

Set Bluebeam as Default
Occasionally your computer might switch back to Abode Reader as the default PDF viewer (this occurs if Adobe Reader updates).

• Start Bluebeam Administrator (Start button – All Programs – Bluebeam Software – Bluebeam Administrator
  
• Set to the Revu tab and check the Use as Default PDF Viewer and press OK
  

Bluebeam Deployment

Install Bluebeam PDF Revu

• Install Bluebeam PDF Revu

Configure Bluebeam

•  Start Bluebeam Administrator (Start button – All Programs – Bluebeam Software – Bluebeam Administrator
• Go to Net Config tab and change the location of Text Stamps to T:\Bluebeam\Stamps

• When prompted to Copy files select No Copy and then press OK

AutoCAD LT 2009 Deployment

Install AutoCAD LT 2009

• Install AutoCAD LT 2009 (with default settings).
  
• Install latest AutoCAD LT 2009 Service Pack (from Install folder or Autodesk Support webite)

Configure Wolski Tools

(needs to be completed when new users log on to a system for the first time).

• If you wish to disable the ribbon, press the Workspace switching button (lower right corner of screen). Set to AutoCAD LT Classic.

• Start  the Options command (Shortcut: OP)
  
• Set to the File tab and set the following settings (Important: In the support file search path getting the right order is critical).

• Press Ok