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Template file extension

Drawing templates use the .dwt extension. QNEW creates a drawing from the default template named in Options > Files > Template Settings.

Layer 0 rules

Layer 0 cannot be deleted or renamed. Objects on it inherit block insertion-layer behavior, and it can be frozen, locked, or set non-plotting.

LAYMRG command

LAYMRG merges a source layer into a target layer and deletes the source layer. Objects on the source layer move to the target layer.

Frozen versus off layers

Frozen layers are excluded from regeneration and object snaps. Off layers are still regenerated and can still be snapped to.

Associative hatch behavior

An associative hatch updates when its boundary is edited. A non-associative hatch keeps its original shape regardless of boundary changes.

MTEXT versus TEXT

MTEXT creates paragraph text inside a defined width with inline formatting. TEXT creates single-line or multiline text without an embedded width boundary.

Annotative objects

Annotative objects scale automatically to the annotation scale of the model space view or viewport. They can carry multiple annotation scales.

Multileader style control

MLEADERSTYLE controls arrowhead type, landing length, and text attachment for multileaders. MLEADER combines a leader with text or a block.

ATTSYNC command

ATTSYNC updates all block references after attribute definitions are edited in the block definition. BATTMAN manages attribute order and visibility.

Xref layer naming

Xref layers are prefixed with the xref name and a vertical bar, for example XREF|WALLS. VISRETAIN controls whether layer changes persist across reloads.

Overlay versus attach xref

Overlay xrefs are not carried forward when the host drawing is itself attached as an xref. Attach xrefs are nested into the host.

Binding an xref

XREF BIND converts an xref to a block definition. The Insert option keeps the xref name prefix; the Bind option removes it.

Viewport scale

A paper space viewport's scale is set from the standard scale list or by entering a ratio. VPSCALE reports the current viewport scale.

VPLAYER overrides

VPLAYER changes layer properties per viewport without affecting other viewports or model space. Overrides can be saved in layer states.

CTB versus STB

Plot styles are color-dependent (CTB) or named (STB). A drawing uses one type at a time, set by PSTYLEMODE or the Plot dialog.

PSLTSCALE system variable

PSLTSCALE controls whether linetype scaling is based on paper space units (1) or model space units (0) inside viewports.

DIMASSOC values

DIMASSOC controls dimension associativity: 0 means no associativity, 1 means non-associative, and 2 means associative dimensions.

DIMLFAC usage

DIMLFAC multiplies the measured value for dimensions. A DIMLFAC of 0.5 halves the displayed measurement for scaled geometry.

Tolerance types

Dimension tolerance types include symmetric, deviation, limits, and basic. Upper and lower values and precision are set in DIMSTYLE.

Geometric tolerance frame

TOLERANCE creates feature control frames with symbols for form, orientation, location, and runout, following ASME Y14.5 or ISO conventions.

Window versus crossing

Window selection (left to right) selects only fully enclosed objects. Crossing selection (right to left) selects objects that are touched.

MATCHPROP command

MATCHPROP copies properties from a source object to selected objects. The Properties palette edits common and object-specific properties.

OVERKILL command

OVERKILL removes duplicate and overlapping objects and can merge collinear segments. It reports the number of deleted objects.

Drawing standards file

A .dws file stores layers, dimension styles, linetypes, and text styles. CHECKSTANDARDS reports violations and can fix them.

Sheet set file

A sheet set (.dst) organizes drawings into subsets and sheets. Sheet and custom properties can feed title block fields.

eTransmit purpose

eTransmit packages a drawing with dependent files such as xrefs, fonts, and plot styles, and can create a transmittal report.

DWGCOMPARE command

DWGCOMPARE highlights differences between two revisions of a drawing. The comparison can be saved or exported.

Command alias file

Command aliases are stored in the .pgp file. REINIT reloads the file after edits without restarting the program.

Action macros

Action macros record command sequences for playback. They can be edited and assigned to a toolbar button or command.

Script files

Script files (.scr) run a sequence of commands without user interaction. SCRIPT runs a script for batch plotting or repetitive edits.

Profile file

A profile (.arg) stores support paths, template locations, and plotting settings. It exports and imports a standard workstation configuration.

PURGE command

PURGE removes unused named objects such as layers, blocks, and styles. -PURGE with the All option purges all unused items in one pass.