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  1. #1
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    Autcad UCS trick

    If you use a lot of UCS's try this. (great for 3D work)

    Instead of saving/recalling a UCS, it is easier to insert a text label in the drawing for each UCS.

    While in the UCS you want to save, Use DT (dynamic text) to place a text label anchored at the origin.

    Anytime you want to recall that UCS use a keyboard shortcut to align the ucs with that text entity:
    (DEFUN C:uu () (COMMAND "UCS" "E")) ; Align ucs with entity

    I usually copy the text into any layer that I might use it from.

    An added advantage is that when I copy and insert these layers into a new drawing, the text (and therefore the UCS's) get inserted too.

    Bill

  2. #2
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    I use something similar. I assign the keys of the keypad to the different isometric views. 5 = top, 2 = front, 4 = left, 1 = swiso .... Then I can change views with 1 key press.


    (defun C:2 (/ )
    (command "view" "front")
    (princ)
    )
    Gerry

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    Re: Autcad UCS trick


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