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SLICE command

The SLICE command is used to create 3D solids or surfaces by slicing or sectioning existing objects. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D>Solid Editing >Slice Menu : Modify > 3D Operations> Slice Command : SLICE Command Prompts: Select objects to...

TRIM command

The TRIM command is used to trim object to make it join with other object. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Modify > Trim Menu : Modify > Trim Command : TRIM Command Prompts: Current settings: Project=UCS, Edge=NoneSelect cutting edges.....

ARRAY Command

New array options are available to create copies of objects arranged in rectangular and polar pattern. The new array is as a whole (dynamic block). It can be dynamically adjusted the number of ranks, spacing and other related parameters through...

Concentric Circle Command

(Enhancement) CONCENTRIC(C) option is newly added in circle command, you can input radius several times to create many concentric circles after specifying the circle center, with this new option, you can get the concentric circle in a simple way. Â ...

JOIN command

The JOIN command is used to create a single object by connecting endpoints of linear and curved objects. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Modify > Join Menu : Modify > JoinCommand : JOIN Command Prompts: Select source object:Select lines to...

WIPEOUT Command

(Enhancement) GstarCAD 2017 brings you the WIPEOUT command enhanced with more options. Now this command could use a circle object to be wipeout or even you can pick up a closed polyline object containing arcs. For example, you can explode and outline...

TCOUNT command

The TCOUNT command is used to adds sequential numbering to text objects. The numbering can appear as a prefix, suffix or replacement text. After selecting one or multiple texts, you can set the text sorting method, the starting number and increment...

Copy Command

(Enhancement) There are three options: measure(E), divide(I), path(P) options are added in copy command, user can easily finish the drawing without the assistance of other operations such as divided by segment, by distance, array, or layout bypath in...

ATTDEF command, attribute definition

The ATTDEF command is used to create and save data attribute definition in block. Command ATTDEF (display Â Definition dialog box), -ATTDEF (display command line prompts) Ribbon: Home > Block > Define AttributeRibbon: Insert > Block...

FLATSHOT Command

With FLATSHOT command you can create a 2D representation of all 3D objects based on the current view. The edges of all 3D solids, surfaces, and meshes are projected line-of-sight onto a plane parallel to the viewing plane. The 2D representations of...

SOLIDEDIT command

The SOLIDEDIT command is used to edit faces and edges of 3D solids. Command Access: Menu : Modify > Solid Editing Command : SOLIDEDIT Command Prompts: Enter a solids editing option [Face/Edege/Body/Undo/eXit]: Function Description:...

UCS command

The UCS command is used to set the origin and direction of current UCS. Command Access: Ribbon : View > Ordinate > UCS Menu : Tools > New UCS > WorldCommand : UCSShortcut : right-click on the UCS icon and select one option Command Prompts...

Fillet Command + Inverted

Invert Fillet has a very wide range of usage particularly in construction and furniture industry. The FILLET command now offers a new option called Invert. You can create a reverse fillet by this option. Â

Polyline Command

(Enhancement) The ANGLE (A) option in polyline command which its behavior is similar as the one in line command is also added in Polyline. There are still three choices for angle option, you can either input angle value which takes X Axis as...

ARC command

The ARC command is used to create arcs. Command ARC Ribbon: Home > Draw> ArcMenu: Draw > Arc Command Prompts Specify start point of arc or [Center]: Function Description: Users could create arcs by specifying combinations of...

CONVTOSURFACE command

The CONVTOSURFACE command or click Ribbon- Mesh â Convert to SURFACE to convert eligible objects into 3D surfaces. Eligible objects include : 2D solids, 3D solids, Mesh objects, Planar 3Dfaces, Regions, Zero-width polylines with thickness,...

SPLINE command

The SPLINE command is used to create smooth curves through or near a group of fit points. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Draw > Spline Menu : Draw > Spline Command : SPLINE Command Prompts: Specify first point or [Object]:Specify next point...

ARRAY command, legacy version

The ARRAY command is used to create copies of array objects in 2D or 3D space. Command ARRAY (display Array dialog box), -ARRAY (display command line prompts) Ribbon: Home > Modify > ArrayMenu: Modify > Array Function Description: ...

DIMCONTINUE command

The DIMCONTINUE command is used to create a new dimension that starts from the previously one. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation >Dimension>DIMCONTINUE Menu : Dimension > ContinueCommand : DIMCONTINUE Command Prompts: Select continued...

Oblique Rectangle Command

(Enhancement ) OBLIQUE(O) is a newly added option to draw a rotate rectangle. The behavior of the oblique option is similar to the behavior in line command. With the oblique option, you can locate the angle of the bottom line and the length to get a...

EXTRUDE command

The EXTRUDE command is used to create 3D solid or surface by extruding the dimension of selected object. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D > Modeling > Extrude >ExtrudeMenu : Draw > Modeling > ExtrudeCommand : EXTRUDE Command Prompts:...

Rotate Command

Â (Enhancement) Multiple copy (M) option is added in rotate command, with this option, you can either copy many objects with different rotate angles, or you can draw circles array.When rotate, you can select multiple copy option and input several...

DIMANGULAR command

The DIMANGULAR command is used to create angular dimensions. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation >Dimension > AngleMenu : Dimension > AngleCommand : DIMANGULAR Command Prompts: Select arc, circle, line or :Specify...

Line Command

ANGLE (A) option is added for line command, with this option you can get a fast way to draw a line without assistance of the polar or a xline. You can directly input the angle value refers to X axis as well as you can take other line as reference to...

OSNAP command

The OSNAP command is used to set object snap modes. Command Access: Menu: Tools > Drafting SettingsStatus bar: Object SnapCommand : OSNAPShortcut : F3Shortcut : Press SHIFT key and right-click; select "Osnap Settingsâ¦" Command Description: Users...

STYLE command

The STYLE command is used to create, modify or specify the text style. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Annotation >STYLE Menu : Format > Text Style ...Command : STYLE Function Description: Inputting "-style" under the command prompt, it...

DIMBASELINE command

The DIMBASELINE command is used to create a linear dimension, angular dimension or coordinate dimension by the baseline of last dimension or specified dimension. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation > Dimension > DIMBASELINEMenu : Dimension >...

DDEDIT command

The DDEDIT command is used to edit single line text, dimension text, definitions of attribute and functional control frames. Command Access: Menu : Text > Edit Command : DDEDITShortcut:Â select text object and right-click, and then select "Mtext...

SHEETSET command

The SHEETSET command is used to managing large sets of drawings manually can be complicated and time consuming. In GstarCAD the Sheet Set Manager allows you to manage the entire project drawing sheet sets. It can manage all the work flow from sheets...

ARC command.

The ARC command is used to create arcs. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Draw> ArcMenu : Draw > ArcCommand : ARC Command Prompts: Specify start point of arc or [Center]: Function Description: Users could create arcs by specifying combinations...

OPTIONS command

The OPTIONS command is used to customize program settings. Command Access: MenuÂ : Application menu > Options...MenuÂ : Tools > Options...CommandÂ : OPTIONSShortcut menuÂ : right click in the command windowShortcut menuÂ : when there is no...

QDIM command

The QDIM command is used to create a series of dimensions for selected objects quickly. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation > Dimension > QDIMMenu : Dimension > Quick DimensionCommand : QDIM Command Prompts: Associative dimension priority =...

FILLET command

The FILLET command is used to create fillets. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Modify > FilletMenu : Modify > FilletCommand : FILLET Command Prompts: Current settings: Mode =Trim, Radius=0.0000Select first object or [Undo/Polyline/Radius/Trim...

SCALE command

The SCALE command is used to zoom in or zoom out the selected objects and keep the proportion the same during the operation. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Modify > ScaleMenu : Modify > ScaleCommand : SCALEShortcut : select the object and...

EXPLODE command

The EXPLODE command is used to explode compound object into components. Command Access: Menu : Modify > ExplodeCommand : EXPLODE Command Prompts: Select object: Function Description: The block, polyline and region could be exploded. Users could...

MAGNIFIER command

The MAGNIFIER command is used to (a real alternative to change the habit of viewing details and drafting over the most complex drawing at glance). This tool helps to view a specific area of your drawing as a magnifier with the capability of snap...

LINE command.

The LINE command is used to create lines. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Draw > LineMenu : Draw > LineCommand : LINE Command Prompts: Specify first point:Specify next point or [Undo]:Specify next point or [Undo]: Function Description: User...

DONUT command

The DONUT command is used to create a solid circle or a wide ring. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Draw > Polyline > DonutMenu : Draw > DonutCommand : DONUT Command Prompts: Specify inside diameter of donut <0.5000>:Specify outside...

EXTEND command

The EXTEND command is used to extend object and make it connect with other object. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Modify > Trim > ExtendMenu : Modify> ExtendCommand : EXTEND Command Prompts: Current settings: Project=UCS, Edge=NoneSelect...

LENGTHEN command

The LENGTHEN command is used to change the length of objects and angles of arcs. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Modify > LengthenMenu : Modify > LengthenCommand : LENGTHEN Command Prompts: Select an object or [DElta/Percent/Total/DYnamic]:...

PLOT command

The PLOT command is used to export drawings to plotter or printer or files. Command Access: Ribbon : Export > Plot > PlotMenu : Application menu > Print... > Print...Menu : File > Plot...Command : PLOT Function Description: Inputting ...

MOVE command

The MOVE command is used to move objects by specified distance along specified direction. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Modify > MoveMenu : Modify > MoveCommand : MOVE Command Prompts: Select object: Specify base point or [Displacement] :...

ROTATE command.

The ROTATE command is used to rotate selected object around the specified base point. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Modify > RotateMenu : Modify > RotateCommand : ROTATEShortcut : select object and right-click, and then click "Rotate"...

REVCLOUD command

The REVCLOUD command is used to create revision cloud lines by polylines. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Draw > Polyline > Revision CloudMenu : Draw > Revision CloudCommand : REVCLOUD Command Prompts: Minimum arc length: 15 Maximum arc...

RECTANG command

The RECTANG command is used to create rectangles. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Draw > Polyline > RectangleMenu : Draw > RectangleCommand : RECTANG Command Prompts: Specify first corner point or [Chamfer/Elevation/Fillet/Thickness/Width...

DIMLINEAR command

The DIMLINEAR command is used to create a linear dimension. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation > Dimension > Dimension > LinearMenu : Dimension > LinearCommand : DIMLINEAR Command Prompts: Specify first extension line origin or <...

PROPERTIES command

The PROPERTIES command is used to control the existing objects properties. Command Access: RibbonÂ : View > Palettes > PropertiesMenuÂ : Modify > PropertiesCommandÂ : PROPERTIESShortcutÂ : select the object and right click, click the ...

VISUALSTYLES command

The VISUALSTYLES command is used to create and modify visual styles and apply them on viewport. Command Access: Menu : Tools > Palettes > Visual Styles Command : VISUALSTYLES Function Description: Inputting "-visualstyle" under the command...

VSCURRENT command

The VSCURRENT command is used to set visibility style of current viewport. Command : VSCURRENT Command Prompts: [2dwireframe/3dwireframe/Hidden/Realistic/Conceptual/Other]:Note: to display the point light, distant light, spotlight or sun light, users...

DIMALIGNED command

The DIMALIGNED command is used to create aligned linear dimension. Command Access: Ribbon :Â Annotation > Dimension > AlignMenu : Dimension > AlignCommand : DIMALIGNED Command Prompts: Specify first extension line origin or

CIRCLE command

The CIRCLE command is used to create a circle. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Draw > CircleMenu : Draw > CircleCommand : CIRCLE Command Prompts: Specify center point for circle or [3P/2P/Ttr/Arc/Multiple/Concentric]: Relative Glossary:...

DIMCENTER command

The DIMCENTER command is used to create center marks or center lines for circles or arcs. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation > Dimension > DIMCENTERMenu : Dimension > Center MarkCommand : DIMCENTER Command Prompts: Select arc or circle:...

TEXT command

The TEXT command is used to create a single line text. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation > Text > Single Line Text Menu : Text > Single Line Text Command : TEXT Command Prompts: Current text style: "Standard" Text height: 2.5 Annotative:...

MLEADER command

The MLEADER command is used to create an object with a multileader. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation > Leader > MultileaderMenu : Dimension > MultileaderCommand : MLEADER Command Prompts: Specify leader arrowhead location or [leader...

MEASUREGEOM command

The MEASUREGEOM command is more powerful in GstarCAD, not only adds to measure radius, measure angle, and measure volume, but also sum area and total length. Command Access :Â Command : MEASUREGEOMÂ Sum area: Not only can calculate the area of a...

DIMARC command

The DIMARC command is used to create an arc length dimension. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation > Dimension> Dimension > Arc LenMenu : Dimension > Arc LengthCommand : DIMARC Command Prompts: Select arc or polyline arc segment::Specify...

QNEW command

The QNEW command is used to create a new graph from specified graph template. Command Access: Menu : Application menu > NewMenu : File> NewDimensionCommand : QNEW Function Description: This command could create new graphs from graph template...

STRETCH command

The STRETCH command is used to stretch selected objects by crossing-window or crossing-polygon. Command Access: Ribbon : Home >Modify > Stretch Menu : Modify > Stretch Command : STRETCH Command Prompts: Specify base point or [Displacement]...

EXPORT command

The EXPORT command is used to save selected objects in other file formats. Command Access: Ribbon : Export > Export > ExportMenu : File > ExportCommand : EXPORT Function Description: This command could export the following file formats: 3D...

LAYDEL command

The LAYDEL command is used to delete all objects on the same layer. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Layer >LAYDELMenu : Format > Layer Tools > layer DeleteCommand : LAYDEL Command Prompts: Select object on layer to delete or [Name]:...

OFFSET command

The OFFSET command is used to create concentric circles, parallel lines and parallel curves. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Modify > OffsetMenu : Modify > OffsetCommand : OFFSET Command Prompts: Current settings: Erase source=No Layer...

BEDIT command

The BEDIT command is used to open the Block Editor. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Block > Block EditorMenu : Tools > Block EditorCommand : BEDIT Shortcut : Select a block and right-click; click the "Block Editor" option Function...

LAYFRZ command

The LAYFRZ command is used to freeze the layer of selected object. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Layer > LAYFRZMenu : Format > Layer Tools > Layer FreezeCommand : LAYFRZ Command Prompts: Select an object on the layer to be frozen or...

BREAK command

The BREAK command is used to break specified object by selected two points. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Modify > BreakRibbon : Home > Modify > Break at a pointMenu : Modify > BreakCommand : BREAK Command Prompts: Select object...

UNITS command

The UNITS command is used to control the display of format and precision of coordinate and angle. Command Access: Menu : Application menu > Drawing Utilities > Units.. Menu : Format > UnitsCommand : UNITS Function Description: Uses could...

ADCENTER command

The ADCENTER command is used to display the Design Center window. Command Access: Ribbon : View > Palettes > Design CenterMenu : Tools > Palettes > Design Center Command : ADCENTERShortcut : CTRL+2 Function Description: This command could...

ARRAYEDIT command

The ARRAYEDIT commandÂ are available to create copies of objects arranged in rectangular and polar pattern. The array is as a whole (dynamic block). It can be dynamically adjusted the number of ranks, spacing and other related parameters through...

XCLIP command

The XCLIP command is used to clip selected external reference or block reference by clipping its specified boundary. Command Access: Ribbon : Modify > Clip > ErefCommand : XCLIPShortcut : select the external reference and right-click, and then...

LAYOUT command

The LAYOUT command is to used to create and modify drawing layout tabs. Command Access: Menu : Insert > Layout > New LayoutMenu : Insert > Layout > Layout from Template...Toolbar : LAYOUTCommand: LAYOUT Command Prompts: Enter layout...

MLEDIT command

The MLEDIT command is used to edit cross point, break point, and vertex of multiple lines. Command Access: Menu : Modify > Object > Multilineâ¦Command : MLEDIT Command Prompts: Select the first Mline: Select the second Mline: Function...

TABLE command

GstarCAD provides command group such as TABLEDIT\TABLESTYLE\TABLEEXPORT. It is possible now to create and modify table as well as to define the format of table. It is possible to export the table to CVS file and open it on Microsoft Excel....

UNION command

The UNION command is used to combine selected 3D solid, surface, or 2D regions by adding operation. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D > Solid Editing >UNION Menu : Modify > Solid Editing> Union Command : UNION Command Prompts: Select object:...

DIMRADIUS command

The DIMRADIUS command is used to create a radius dimension for a circle or an arc. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation > Dimension > Dimension > RadiusMenu : Dimension > RadiusCommand : DIMRADIUS Command Prompts: Select arc or circle...

GOTOURL command

The GOTOURL command is used to open files or associated hyperlink Web pages. Command Access: Command : GOTOURL Command Prompts: Select object: Function Description: When selecting object with hyperlinks, the selected object and files or web pages...

CHANGETEXT command

The CHANGETEXT command is used to when there are several texts in the drawing which need to be modified, it would be much more tedious and inefficient to modify them one by one. Change text allows users make bulk modifications to several texts. For...

VPORTS command

The VPORTS command is used to create multiple viewports in model space or in layout space. Command Access: Command : VPORTSMenu : View > Viewports > New ViewportsRibbon : View > Model Viewports > Named Function Description: Inputting "...

QSAVE command

The QSAVE command is used to save the current drawing by specified default file formats. Command Access: Menu : Application menu > SaveMenu : File > SaveCommand : QSAVE Function Description: If the current drawing has been named, the program...

INSERT command

The INSERT command is used to insert blocks or graphs to current drawing. Command Access: Ribbon : Insert > Block > InsertMenu : Insert > Block...Command : INSERT Function Description: Â Related tutorial video: Â Â Layout command 00...

LAYISO command

The LAYISO command is used to hide or lock all layers except the specified one. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Layer > LAYISOMenu : Format > Layer Tools > Layer IsolateCommand : LAYISO Command Prompts: Current settings: Turn off layer,...

POINT command

The POINT command is used to create point objects. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Draw > PointMenu : Draw > Point > Single Point/Multiple PointCommand : POINT Command Prompts: Current point modes:PDMODE=0 PDSIZE=0.0000 Specify the point ...

MASSPROP command

The MASSPROP command is used to calculate the mass properties of regions or 3D solids. Command Access: Toolbar : Home > Utilities > Measure > RegionMenu : Tools > Inquiry > Region/Mass PropertiesCommand : MASSPROP Command Prompts:...

DIMSTYLE command

The DIMSTYLE command is used to create and modify dimension styles. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation > Dimension >DIMSTYLEMenu : Format > Dimension Style...Menu : Dimension > Dimension Style...Command : DIMSTYLE (display Dimension...

IMAGEATTACH command

The IMAGEATTACH command is used to insert reference to image files. Command Access: Ribbon : Insert > Reference > AttachMenu : Insert > Raster Image Reference...Command : IMAGEATTACH Function Description: The attached image file will be...

COLOR command

The COLOR command is used to specify the color of new object. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Properties > ColorMenu : Format > ColorCommand : COLOR ('color for transparent use) (display Select Color dialog box), -COLOR (display command...

PUBLISH command

The PUBLISH command is used to publish drawings to DWF files, DWFx files, PDF files or plotter. Command Access: MenuÂ : Application menu > Publish...MenuÂ : File > Publish...Command : PUBLISH Function Description: Users could combine drawing...

BLOCK command

The BLOCK command is used to create a block definition for specified object. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Block >Make...Menu : Draw > Block > Make...Command : BLOCK (display Block Definition dialog box), -BLOCK (display command line...

SAVEAS command

The SAVEAS command is used to save a copy of current drawing with a new name. Command Access: Menu : Application menu > Save as...Menu : File > Save As...Command : SAVEAS Function Description: Users could save the current draw by inputting the...

DIVIDE command

The DIVIDE command place evenly spaced point objects or blocks along the length or perimeter of a selected object. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Draw > Point > DivideMenu : Draw > Point > DivideCommand : DIVIDE Command Prompts:...

DIMDIAMETER command

The DIMDIAMETER command is used to create diameter dimension of an arc or a circle. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation > Dimension >Dimension >DiameterMenu : Dimension > DiameterCommand : DIMDIAMETER Command Prompts: Select arc or circle...

LINETYPE command

The LINETYPE command is used to load, set up and modify linetypes. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Properties > LINETYPE CONTROLMenu : Format> Linetype...Command : LINETYPE Function Description: Inputting "-linetype" under command prompt,...

-LINETYPE command

The -LINETYPE command is used to load, set up, and modify linetypes. Command Access: Command : -LINETYPE Command Prompts: Enter an option [? /Create/Load/Set]: Relative Glossary:: ?-list linetype: Display the "Select Linetype File" dialog box. It...

FIND command

The FIND command is used to find specified text. Users could replace certain text according to needs. Command Access: Menu : Edit > Find...Command : FIND Dialog Box Description: Find and Replace Dialog Box is displayed. Find What: Specify the...

VIEW command

The VIEW command is used to save and restore model views, layout views and preset view of named model. Command Access: Ribbon : View > View > View Manager Menu : View> Named ViewCommand : VIEW Function Description: Inputting "-view" under...

POLYGON command

The POLYGON command is used to create closed equilateral polygon. POLYGON command is used to create closed equilateral polygon. Ribbon : Home > Draw > Polyline > PolygonMenu : Draw > PolygonCommand : POLYGON Command Prompts: Enter number...

SAVE command

The SAVE command is used to save a drawing with current name or a new name. Command Access: Menu : Application menu > SaveMenu : File> SaveCommand : SAVEShortcut : CTRL+S Function Description: Users could save current drawing by clicking "Save"...

MVIEW command

The MVIEW command is used to create and control layout viewport. Command Access: Command : MVIEW Command Prompts: Switching to paper space.Specify corner of viewport or [ON/OFF/Fit/Shadeplot/Lock/Polygonal/Restore/LAyer/2/3/4] : Command Description:...

AREA command

The AREA command is used to calculate the area and circumference of specified object or defined region. Command Access: Ribbon : Utilities > Measure > AreaMenu : Tools > Inquiry > AreaCommand : AREA Command Prompts: Specify first corner...

ZOOM command

The ZOOM command is used to increase or decrease the scale factor of current viewport. Command Access: Ribbon : View > Navigate 2D >RealtimeMenu : View> Zoom>RealtimeCommand : ZOOMShortcut : select nothing and right-click, and then select...

ORTHO command

The ORTHO command is used to restrict cross cursor moving in horizontal or vertical direction. Command Access: Menu : Tools > Drafting SettingsStatues bar : ORTHOCommand : ORTHOShortcut : F8 Command Prompts: Enter mode [ON/OFF] : Function...

PLINE command

The PLINE command is used to create 2D polyline. The 2D polyline is a single object composed by straight-line and arc segments. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Draw > PolylineMenu : Draw > PolylineCommand : PLINE Command Prompts: Specify...

CHAMFER command

The CHAMFER command is used to create chamfers for selected object. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Modify > Fillet > Chamfer Menu : Modify > ChamferCommand : CHAMFER Command Prompts: Select first line or [Undo/Polyline/Distance/Angle...

LEADER command

The LEADER command is used to create a line to connect annotation and a feature. Command Access: Command : LEADER Command Prompts: Specify leader start point: Specify next point: Specify next point, or [Annotation(A)/Format(F)/Undo(U)]

MIRROR command

The MIRROR command is used to create mirror copies of selected objects. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Modify > MirrorMenu : Modify > MirrorCommand : MIRROR Command Prompts: Select object:Specify first point of mirror line:Specify second...

HATCH command

The HATCH command is used to fill closed regions or specified objects by Hatch pattern, solid fill, or gradient fill. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Draw > Hatch > HatchMenu : Draw > Hatch... Command : HATCH Function Description: ...

XPLODE command

The XPLODE command is used to explode compound object into its component objects. Command Access: Command : XPLODE Command Prompts: Select object to XPlode.Select object:[All/Color/LAyer/LType/LWeight/Inherit from parent block/Explode] : Relative...

-XREF command

The -XREF command is used to attach a DWG file as an external reference. Command Prompts: Enter an option[?/Bind/Detach/Path/Unload/Reload/Overlay/Attach] :Specify insertion point or [Scale/X/Y/Z/Rotate/Pscale/PX/PY/PZ/PRotate]:...

NEW command

The NEW command is used to create a new drawing. Command Access: Menu : File > NewCommand : NEW Function Description: The display of the NEW command is determined by the STARTUP and FILEDIA system variables.When specifying FILEDIA to 1 and...

CLEANSCREENON command

The CLEANSCREENON command is used to clean the toolbar and fixable window (except command line window) on the screen. Command Access: Menu : View > Clean ScreenCommand : CLEANSCREENONShortcut : CTRL+0 Function Description: After executing this...

EATTEDIT command

The EATTEDIT command is used to edit attributes of blocks. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Block> SingleMenu : Modify > Object > Attribute > SingleCommand : EATTEDIT Command Prompts: Select a block: Function Description: Â Related...

SUBTRACT command

The SUBTRACT command is used to create 3D solids or surfaces by slicing or sectioning existing objects. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D>Solid Editing >SubtractMenu : Modify >Solid Editing> SubtractCommand : SUBTRACT Command Prompts: Select...

TEXTALIGN command

The TEXTALIGN command is used to align text. You can select several texts in your drawing to align along X or Y coordinates, or along a line of specific direction. Command Access : Menu : Text >Text Align Command Entry : Textalign For example,...

UNISOLATEOBJECTS command

The UNISOLATEOBJECTS command is used to display previously hidden objects. Command Access: Menu : Tools > Isolation> End Object Isolation Command : UNISOLATEOBJECTS Command Prompts: 1 object un isolated. Function Description: It could display...

LIST command

The LIST command is used to display the properties data of selected objects. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Utilities > Measure >ListMenu : Tools > Inquiry > ListCommand : LIST Command Prompts: Select object: Function Description:...

WBLOCK command

The WBLOCK command is used to save selected object as a specified graphic file or convert a block into a specified graphic file. Command Access: Ribbon : Insert > Block Definition> Create Block> Write BlockCommand : WBLOCK Function...

SWEEP command

The SWEEP command is used to create a 3D solid or surface by sweeping a 2D object, 3D object or sub object. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D > Modeling > Extrude > Sweep Menu :Draw > Modeling > Sweep Command : SWEEP Command Prompts: Current...

LAYER command

The LAYER command is used to manager layers and layer properties. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Layer >Layer PropertiesMenu : Format > LayerCommand : LAYER Function Description: Â Related tutorial video: Â Â Overview of layer 00:20...

PASTECLIP command

The PASTECLIP command is used to paste objects from the clipboard to current drawing. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Clipboard > Paste > PasteMenu : Edit > PasteCommand : PASTECLIPShortcut : right-click and select "Clipboard" option,...

LAYMCUR command

The LAYMCUR command is used to change the current layer to be another layer of specified object. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Layer > LAYCURMenu : Format > Layer Tools >Change to Current LayerCommand : LAYCUR Command Prompts: Select...

REVOLVE command

The REVOLVE command is used to create 3D solids or curves by objects revolving around axis. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D > Mesh > REVSURFMenu : Draw > Modeling> Meshes > Revolved MeshCommand : REVOLVE Command Prompts: Current wireframe...

CHANGE command

The CHANGE command is used to change the properties of existing objects. Command Access: Command: CHANGE Command Prompts: Select object: Specify change point or [properties]: Function Description: The properties contain location, size, color,...

SPLINEDIT command

The SPLINEDIT command is used to edit spline parameters or convert a spline fitted polyline to a spline. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Modify > SPLINEDIT Menu : Modify > Object > Spline Command : SPLINEDIT Command Prompts: Select spline...

QUICKPROPERTIES command

The QUICKPROPERTIES command is a set of objects properties displayed through the Properties Palette. GstarCAD 2020 is able to customize your own Quick Properties, you can decide to show your preferred object type with selected object properties to...

CLEANSCREENOFF command

The CLEANSCREENOFF command is used to clean the toolbar and fixable window (except command line window) on the screen. Command Access: Menu : View > Clean ScreenCommand : CLEANSCREENOFFShortcut : CTRL+0 Function Description: After executing this...

DIMBREAK command

The DIMBREAK command is used to break or restore dimension or extension line, when the dimension and extension line intersects or intersects with other objects. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation >Dimension > DIMBREAKMenu:Â Dimension >...

PURGE command

The PURGE command is used to remove the unused items of graph, such as block definitions and layers. Command Access: Menu : Application menu > Drawing Utilities > Purge...Menu : File > Drawing Utilities > Purge...Command : PURGE Function...

LAYUNISO command

The LAYUNISO command is used to restore layers that hidden or locked by the LAYISO command. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Layer > LAYUNISOMenu : Format > Layer Tools > Layer UnisolateCommand : LAYUNISO Command Prompts: Layers isolated...

MLEADERSTYLE command

The MLEADERSTYLE command is used to create or modify a multileader style. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation > Leader Menu : Format > Multileader Style ManagerCommand : MLEADERSTYLE Function Description: It will display the "Multileader Style...

DIMORDINATE command

The DIMORDINATE command is used to create ordinate dimensions. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation > Dimension > Dimension > OrdinateMenu : Dimension > OrdinateCommand : DIMORDINATE Command Prompts: Specify feature location:Specify leader...

PROPERTIESCLOSE command

The PROPERTIESCLOSE command is used to close the PROPERTIES palettes. Command Access: Command : PROPERTIESCLOSE Â Related tutorial video: Â Â Overview of layer 00:20 Line command 00:37 Draw Lines 00:37 Properties command 00:54...

DIMEDIT command

The DIMEDIT command is used to edit dimension text and extension line. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation > Dimension > Oblique Menu : Dimension > ObliqueCommand : DIMEDIT Command Prompts: Enter type of dimension editing [Home/New/Rotate...

XLINE command

The XLINE command is used to create infinitely long straight lines. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Draw > XLINEMenu : Draw > Construction LineCommand : XLINE Command Prompts: Specify a point or [Hor/Ver/Ang/Bisect/Offset]: Function...

ATTEDIT command

The ATTEDIT command is used to change block attribute information. Command Access: Ribbon : Home >Block> Edit Attributes >MultipleMenu : Modify > Object > Attribute> GlobalCommandÂ : ATTEDIT (display Edit Attribute dialog box), ...

CLOSE command

The CLOSE command is used to close the current drawing. Command Access: Menu : Application Menu >CloseMenu : File > CloseCommand : CLOSE Function Description: It will remind users to save changes of drawing when closing it. According to read...

DIST command

The DIST command is used to measure the distance and angle between two points. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Utilities > Measure > DistanceMenu : Tools > Inquiry > DistanceCommand : DIST (or 'dist for transparent use) Command...

XATTACH command

The XATTACH command is used to attach a DWG file as an external reference. Command Access: Ribbon : Insert > Reference >AttachMenu : Insert> DWG referenceCommand : XATTACH Function Description: When attaching the metafiles in current...

VBARUN command

The VBARUN command is used to run a VBA Macro. Command Access: Ribbon : Manage > Applications >Runs a VBA macroMenu : Tools> Macro > Macros Command: VBARUN Function Description: Uses could use this command to run, edit or delete VBA...

BACTIONTOOL command

The BACTIONTOOL command is used to add actions to a dynamic block definition. Command Access: Command : BACTIONTOOL Command Prompts: Enter action type [Array/Lookup/Filp/Move/Rotate/Scale/sTretch/Polar stretch]: Function Description:Â When editing...

SPELL command

The SPELL command is used to check the spell of the drawing. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation > Text > SPELLMenu :Tools > Spell Check Command : SPELL Function Description: Inputting "-spell" under the command prompt, it will display the ...

IMPORT command

The IMPORT command is used to import files of different formats to current drawing. Command Access: Ribbon : Insert > Import > ImportMenu : File > Import...Command : IMPORT Function Description: Users could import data files (rather than DWG...

LAYTRANS command

The LAYTRANS command is used to change the current layer to specified layer standard. Command Access: Ribbon : Manage > CAD Standards > Layer TranslatorMenu : Format > Layer Tools > Layer Translator...Command : LAYTRANS Function...

SUPERHATCH command

The SUPERHATCH command is used toÂ create almost any type of fill like image, block, xref and wipeout, all you need to do is make a block of the pattern that you want to tile as your hatch. Command Access :Â Command : SUPERHATCHÂ Menu : Express>...

PDFIMPORT command

The PDFIMPORT command allows you to import the objects from a PDF file as editable objects.You can access the Import PDF from File-Import-PDF, you can input PDFIMPORT command or click Insert Tab- Import Panel-PDF Import. Command Access : PDFIMPORT ...

QLEADER command

The QLEADER command is used to create leaders and leader annotations Command Access: CommandÂ : QLEADER Command Prompts: Specify first leader point, or [Settings]: Specify next point:Specify text width<0>:Enter first line of annotation text :...

PLOTSTYLE command

The PLOTSTYLE command is used to control the named plot style; the named plot style has been attached to current layout and could be assigned to objects. Command Access: Menu : File > Plot Style Manager...Command : PLOTSTYLE Function Description:...

WIPEOUT command.

The WIPEOUT command is used to create a region to cover objects and control whether to display the frame of region in drawing. Command Access : WIPEOUT GstarCAD brings you the WIPEOUT command enhanced with more options. Now this command could use a...

PAN command

The PAN command is used to move view planar to the screen. Command Access: Ribbon : View > Navigate 2D > PanMenu : View > Pan > RealtimeCommand : PAN Command Prompts: Press Esc or the Enter keys to exit, or right click to display the...

REVSURF command

The REVSURF command is used to create meshes by revolving the outlines around axis Command Access: Ribbon : 3D > Mesh > REVSURFMenu : Draw > Modeling > Meshes > Revolved MeshCommand : REVSURF Command Prompts: Current frame densities:...

MLEADERALIGN command

The MLEADERALIGN command is used to align and space selected multileaders. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation > Leader > MLEADERALIGNMenu : Modify > Object > Multileader > Align Command : MLEADERALIGN Command Prompts: Select...

PFACE command

The PFACE command is used to create 3D polyface meshes by each vertex. Command Access: Command : PFACE Command Prompts: Specify location for vertex 1:As vertex.2or specify locationAs vertex.3or specify locationEnter the number of vertex or [Color...

UCSICON command

The UCSICON command is used to control the visibility, position, appearance, and option of UCS icons. Command Access: Ribbon : View > Ordinate > UCS Icon Menu : View > Display > UCS Icon > OnCommand : UCSICON Command Prompts: Enter an...

SETTINGS command

The SETTINGS command is used to open the "Drafting Settings" dialog box. Command Access: CommandÂ : SETTINGS Function Description: Â

SOLVIEW command

The SOLVIEW command is used to create orthogonal views, layers and layout viewports for 3D solids. Command Access: Menu : Draw> Modeling> Setup>View Command: SOLVIEW Command Prompts: Enter an option [Ucs(U)/Ortho(O)/Auxiliary(A)/Section(S)]:...

BOX command

The BOX command is used to create 3d solid box. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D > Modeling > BoxMenu : Draw > Modeling > BoxCommand : BOX Command Prompts: Specify first corner or [Center]: Specify other corner or [Cube/Length]:Specify height...

TCIRCLE command

The TCIRCLE command place a circle, a slot, or a rectangle around each selected text or mtext object. The diameters of the circles can be constant or fitted to each object. The width and height of the slots and rectangles can be constant or variable....

UNDO command

The UNDO command is used to give up the effect of operations. Command Access: Command : UNDO Command Prompts: Enter the number of operations to undo or [Auto/Control/BEgin/End/Mark/Back]<1>: Function Description: In the command prompt line, it...

EXPORTLAYOUT command

The EXPORTLAYOUT command is used to save all visible objects in current layout to model space of new drawing. Command Access: Command : EXPORTLAYOUT Function Description: The exported objects are reappearing in new model space. Users could clip, zoom...

MATCHPROP command

The MATCHPROP command is used to apply the properties of selected object to other objects. Command Access: Ribbon : Home> Properties > Match PropertiesMenu : Modify > Match Properties Command : MATCHPROP Command Prompts: Select source object...

GRADIENT command

The GRADIENT command is used to hatch specified objects or closed region by the gradient. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Draw > Hatch > GradientMenu : Draw > GradientCommand : GRADIENT Function Description: The gradient hatch could make...

CUILOAD command

The CUILOAD command is used to load CUIx files. Command Access: Command : CUILOAD Function Description: Users could use the âLoad/Unload User Defined Settingâ dialog box to find and load CUIx files and customize or transfer settings of user...

DIM/DIM1 command

The DIM/DIM1 command is used to access command in dimension mode. Command Access: Command: DIM or DIM1 Function Description: In the DIM mode, users could use a special set of commands. When using DIM command, it will not stop prompting to input...

MLEADEREDIT command

The MLEADEREDIT command is used to add a leader to a multileader object or remove a leader from a multileader object. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation > Leader > MLEADEREDITMenu : Modify > Object > Multileader > AddCommand :...

GRID command

The GRID command is used to display the grid in current viewport. Command Access: Menu : Tools > Drafting Settings...>Snap and GRidToolbar : Status bar > Grid ModeCommand : GRID Command Prompts: Specify grid spacing (X) or [ON/OFF/Snap/Major...

BATTMAN command

The BATTMAN command is used to manage the attribute of specified block. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Block > Manage AttibutesMenu : Modify > Object > Attribute > Block Attribute ManagerCommand : BATTMAN Function description: The...

PEDIT command

The PEDIT command is used to edit polylines and 3D polygon meshes. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Modify > PEDITMenu : Modify > Object > PolylineCommand : PEDITShortcut : select the polyline to be edited, right click and select "Polyline...

DATAEXTRACTION command

The DATAEXTRACTION command is used to extracts drawing data and merges data from an external source to a data extraction table or external file. Command Access: Menu : Tools > Data ExtractionCommand : DATAEXTRACTION/EATTEXT Function Description:...

BURST command

The BURST command is use to explode blocks, converting value of attributes to text objects. Command Access : Command : BURST Menu : Express>Blocks>Explode Attributes to Text Command line prompts as follows: Select entities: Use an object...

SELECT command

The SELECT command is used to place the selected objects to "last" selection set. Command Access: CommandÂ : SELECT Command Prompts: Select object:Expects a point or Window/Last/Crossing/BOX/ALL/Fence/WPolygon/CPolygon/Group/Add/Remove/Multiple...

CONE command

The CONE command is used to create a 3D solid cone. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D > Modeling > Box > Cone Menu : Draw > Modeling > ConeCommand : CONE Command Prompts: Specify center point of base or [3P/2P/Ttr/Elliptical]: Function...

LOFT command

The LOFT command is used to create 3D solids or surfaces by several cross sections. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D > Modeling > Extrude > LoftMenu : Draw> Modeling > Loft Command : LOFT Command Prompts: Select cross sections in lofting...

LAYMRG command

The LAYMRG command is used to merge specified layer to target layer and delete previous one. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Layer > LAYMRGMenu : Format > Layer Tools > Layer MergeCommand : LAYMRG Command Prompts: Select object on layer...

XREF command

The XREF command is used to activate the EXTERNALREFERENCES command. Command Access: Command : XREF Function Description: The Xref Manager dialog box is used to edit and control external reference in current drawing. Relative Glossary: List view...

ROTATE3D command

The ROTATE3D command is used to rotate objects around 3D axis. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D > 3D Operations > Rotate 3D Menu : Modify > 3D Operations > Rotate 3D Command : ROTATE3D Command Prompts: UCS current positive angle: ANGDIR...

CYLINDER command

The CYLINDER command is used to create 3D solid cylinders. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D > Modeling > CylinderMenu : Draw > Modeling > CylinderCommand : CYLINDER Command Prompts: Specify center point of base of [3P/2P/Ttr/Elliptical]:...

BREAKLINE command

The BREAKLINE command Creates a polyline and inserts the breakline symbol. Command Access :Â Command : BREAKLINE Menu : Express tools>Draw>Breakline Symbol Function Description :Â The options within this command are provided to control the...

REGEN command

The REGEN command is used to regenerate the whole drawing from the current viewport. Command Access: Menu : View > GegenCommand : REGEN Command Prompts: Regenerating model. Function Description: This command could regenerate the whole drawing from...

SCALELISTEDIT command

The SCALELISTEDIT command is used to manage scale of layout viewport, page layout, and printing in the "Edit Scale list" dialog box. Command Access: Menu : Format > Scale ListCommand : SCALELISTEDIT Users could edit scale in "Edit Scale List"...

MIRROR3D command

The MIRROR3D command is used to create mirrored copies of selected objects. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D > 3D Operations > 3D MirrorMenu : Modify > 3D Operations > 3D MirrorCommand : MIRROR3D Command Prompts: Select object:Specify first...

CLOSEALL command

The CLOSEALL command is used to close all currently opened drawings. Command Access: Menu : Application Menu >Close > Close AllCommand : CLOSEALL Function Description: It will prompt users to save changes for each file before closing it. For...

HATCHGENERATEBOUNDARY command

The HATCHGENERATEBOUNDARY command is used to create non-associate polylines for selected hatch. Command Access: Command : HATCHGENERATEBOUNDARYShortcut : select hatch object and right-click, click "Generate Boundary" Command Prompts: Select hatch...

DRAGMODE command

The DRAGMODE command is used to control the way of display when dragging object. Command Access: Command : DRAGMODE Command Prompts: Enter new value [ON/OFF/Auto] : Relative Glossary: On : Allow dragging objects, but users need to input ...

NETLOAD command

The NETLOAD command is used to load a .net application. Command Access: Command: NETLOAD Command Prompts: You can select a .net application to load in a dialogue box.

APPLOAD command

The APPLOAD command is used to load and unload application programs, as well define which applications loaded at startup. Command Access: Ribbon : Manage > Applications > Load ApplicationMenu : Tools > Load Application... Command : APPLOAD...

LOCKUP command

The LOCKUP command is used lock the drawing into a whole block. You can't explode it or modify the objects of the original drawing. It is a good way to prevent others from modifying the drawing. Command Access:Â Command Entry: LOCKUP MenuÂ :...

PYRAMID command

The PYRAMID command is used to create closed equilateral polygon. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D > Modeling > Box >Pyramid Menu : Draw > Modeling> PyramidCommand : PYRAMID Command Prompts: 4sides Inscribed CircumscribedSpecify center...

SOLPROF command

The SOLPROF command is used to create a 2D profile of 3D solid and display it in layout viewport. Command Access: Menu : Draw > Modeling > Setup> Profile Command : SOLPROF Command Prompts: Select object:Display hidden profile lines on...

OVERKILL command

The OVERKILL command is used to delete duplicate or overlapped lines, arcs and polylines, as well combine partial overlapped or continuous objects. Command Access: Command : OVERKILL Command Prompts: Select object: Function Description: Inputting ...

MESH command

The MESH command is used to create 3D mesh metafile objects, such as box, cone, cylinder, sphere, wedge and torus. Command Access: Menu : Draw > Model > Meshes> PrimitiveCommand : MESH Command Prompts: Enter an option [Box/Cone/Cylinder...

MLSTYLE command

The MLSTYLE command is used to create, modify, and manage style of multiple lines. Command Access: Menu : Format > Multiline Style...Command : MLSTYLE Function Description: Dialog Box Description: The Mline style controls the number of elements...

ATTDEF command

The ATTDEF command is used to save data attribute definition in block. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Block > Define AttributeRibbon : Insert > Block Definition > Define AttributeMenu : Draw > Block > Define Attributes...Command :...

FLATTEN command

The FLATTEN command used to creates a 2D representation from a 3D model or you can use it to force the thickness and elevations of selected objects to 0.

DRAWORDER command

The DRAWORDER command is used to change the drawing order of graph or other objects. Command Access: Menu : Tools > Draw Order > Bring to frontCommand : DRAWORDER Command Prompts: Select object:Enter object ordering option [Above objects/Under...

HELIX command

The HELIX command is used to create a 2D helix or a 3D spring. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Draw > HelixMenu : Draw > Helix. Command : HELIX Command Prompts: Turns=3.0000 Twist=CCWSpecify center point of base:Specify base radius or ...

SCRIPT command

The SCRIPT command is used to execute a series of commands from a script file. Command Access: Menu : Tools > Run Script...Command : SCRIPT Command Prompts: The script file is one kind of text file with ".scr" extension. Each line in script...

ISOPLANE command

The ISOPLANE command is used to specify the current isometric plane. Command Access: Command: ISOPLANE Command Prompts: Current isoplane: Left Enter isometric plane setting [Left/Top/Right] : Function Description: Moving the cross cursor, it will be...

DVIEW command

The DVIEW command used to define parallel projection or perspective views by using a camera and target. Command Access: Command entry : DVIEW Command Prompts: DView : [CAmera/TArget/TWist/Distance/POints/Off/Hide/PAn/Zoom/eXit]: Camera :...

CUIIMPORT command

The CUIIMPORT command is used to import the customize settings from enterprise or local CUIx files to the main CUIx files. Command Access: Menu : Tools > Customize > Import Customizations...Command : CUIIMPORT Function Description: Users could...

PLAN command

The PLAN command is used to display the orthogonal view of XY plane for specified UCS. Command Access: Menu: View > 3D View > Plan View > Current UCSCommand: PLAN Command Prompts: Enter an option [Current ucs/Ucs/World] : Relative Glossary:...

TABSURF command

The TABSURF command is used to create meshes by sweeping straight line or curve path along straight line. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D > Mesh > TABSURF Menu : Draw > Modeling > Meshes> Tabulated Mesh Command : TABSURF Command Prompts:...

VBALOAD command

The VBALOAD command is used to load an overall VBA project to current task. Command Access: Ribbon : Manage > Applications > Load ProjectMenu : Tools>Macro> Load Project... Command : VBALOAD Function Description: The VBA project is saved...

3DMESH command

The 3DMESH command is used to create polygonal mesh in any styles. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D > Mesh > 3D MeshMenu : Draw > Modeling > Meshes > 3D MeshCommand : 3DMESH Command Prompts: Enter size of mesh in M direction: Enter size of...

TOOLPALETTES command

The TOOLPALETTES command is used to open the "Tool Palettes" window. Command Access: Ribbon : View > Palettes > Tool Palettes Menu : Tools > Palettes> Tool Palettes Command : TOOLPALETTESCLOSE Function Description: Users could use it to...

XBIND command

The XBIND command is used to bind one or more definitions of named object in external reference to current drawing. Command Access: Menu : Modify> Object >External reference> Bind Command : XBIND Function Description: Inputting "-xbind"...

BLOCKREPLACE command

The BLOCKREPLACE command can use one block to replace another one, moreover, you can purge the unreferenced block when the operation is finished. Command Access :Â Menu : Express tools>Blocks>Replace Block Command Entry : BLOCKREPLACE. Select...

PSPACE command

The PSPACE command is used to switch from model space to paper space in layout. Command Access: CommandÂ : PSPACE Function Description: This command could switch from model space to paper space in named layout. Users could create the final layout...

DDTYPE command

The DDTYPE command is used to specify the display style and size of points. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Utilities > Point StyleMenu : Format > Point StyleCommand : DDPTYPE (or -ddptype for transparent use) Function Description: Users...

WEBLIGHT command

The WEBLIGHT command is used to create a web light. Command Access: Command : WEBLIGHT Command Prompts: Specify source location<0,0,0>:Specify target location<0,0,-10>:Enter an option to change [Name/Intensity factor/Status/Photometry...

BPARAMETER command

The BPARAMETER command is used to add a parameter with grips to a dynamic block definition. Command Access: Command : BPARAMETER Command Prompts: Enter parameter type [Alignment/Base/Point/Linear/Polar/Xy/Rotation/Flip/Visibility/looKup]: Function...

OBJECTSCALE command

The OBJECTSCALE command is used to adds or deletes supported scales for annotative objects. Command Access: Command : OBJECTSCALE Command Prompts: After selecting a annotative objects the Annotative Object Scale dialog box is displayed. Â Related...

CHPROP command

The CHPROP command is used to change the properties of an object. Command Access: Command : CHPROP Command Prompts: Select objects:Property to change: [Color/Elevation/LAyer/LType/ltScale/LWeight/Thickness]: Relative Glossary: Color: Change the...

EXTRIM command

The EXTRIMÂ command used to trim one side of an object which is intersecting with other objects. The object can be polyline, line, circle, arc, ellipse, image or text. Command Access :Â EXTRIM Menu : Express tools>Modify>Trim Enhancement...

VPOINT command

The VPOINT command is used to set 3D visibility observation direction for drawing. Command Access: Menu : 3D Views > Viewpoint presetsâ¦Command : VPOINT Command Prompts: Current View Direction: VIEWDIR=0.0000, 0.0000, 1.0000Specify a view point...

ELLIPSE command

The ELLIPSE command is used to create ellipses or elliptical arcs. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Draw > EllipseMenu : Draw > EllipseCommand : ELLIPSE Command Prompts: Specify axis endpoint of ellipse or [Arc/Center]: Relative Glossary:...

MTEDIT command

The MTEDIT command is used to edit multi-line text Command Access: Command : MTEDIT Command Prompts: Select an MTEXT object: Function Description: Users could edit formats and contents of selected multi-line text in "Text Formatting" dialog box.

ATTIN command

The ATTIN command is used to Import Attribute Information,Â block attribute values from an external, tab-delimited ASCII file. Command Access:Â Menu : Express>Blocks>Import Attribute Information Command Entry : ATTIN Using ATTIN and ATTOUT...

MOVEBAK command

The MOVEBAK command changes the destination folder for drawing backup (BAK) files. Once you specify a path, the drawing's BAK files is placed in that path after every save operation.

EATTEXT command

The EATTEXT command is used to extracts drawing data and merges data from an external source to a data extraction table or external file. Command Access: Menu : Tools > Data ExtractionCommand : DATAEXTRACTION/EATTEXT Function Description: Exports...

RUN command

The VBARUN command is used to run a VBA Macro. Command Access: Ribbon : Manage > Applications >Runs a VBA macroMenu : Tools> Macro > Macros Command : VBARUN Function Description: Uses could use this command to run, edit or delete VBA...

TOLERANCE command

The TOLERANCE command is used to create a geometric tolerance in the feature control box. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation > Dimension > TOLERANCE Menu : Dimension > ToleranceÂ Command : TOLERANCE Function Description: The geometric...

SHADEMODE command

The SHADEMODE command is used to set the visual style for current viewport. Command Access: Command : SHADEMODE Command Prompts: [2dwireframe/3dwireframe/Hidden/Realistic/Conceptual/Other]: Function Description: Note: to show the light emitted from...

OLELINKS command

The OLELINKS command is used to update, change and quit existing OLE links. Command Access :Â Menu : Edit > OLE Links...Command : OLELINKS Function Description: If there is no OLE links in current drawing, the OLELINKS command will be inactive...

SECTION command

The SECTION command is used to create regions by intersection of plane and solid, surface or mesh. Command Access: Command : SECTION Command Prompts: Select object :Â Specify start point of section or [Object/Z axis/View/XY/YZ/ZX/3 points] <3...

MTEXT command

The MTEXT command is used to create a multi-line text. Command Access: Menu : Text > Multiline Text...Command : MTEXT Command Prompts: Current text style: "Standard" Text height: 2.5 Annotative: NoSpecify first corner point:Specify opposite corner...

SPHERE command

The SPHERE command is used to create a 3D solid sphere. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D > Modeling >Box > Sphere Menu : Draw > Modeling> Sphere Command : SPHERE Command Prompts: Specify center point or [3p/2P/Ttr]:Specify radius or ...

-WBLOCK command

The "-WBLOCK" command is used to save selected objects to specified drawing file or convert selected block to specified drawing file.If the FILEDIA system variable has specified to 1, inputting "-wblock" under command prompt, it displays the "Create...

PASTEORIG command

The PASTEORIG command is used to paste objects from clipboard to current drawings with original coordinates. Command Access: Ribbon: Home > Clipboard > Paste > Paste to Original CoordinatesMenu: Edit > Paste to Original CoordinatesCommand...

ALIASEDIT command

This ALIASEDIT command allows users to add, modify, delete command alias and shell commands. Command Access: Menu : Express tools>Tools>Command Alias Command Entry : ALIASEDIT Operation steps: 1. Start the command and a dialog box will pop up. ...

DIMTEDIT command

The DIMTEDIT command is used to move and rotate dimension text and reposition dimension line. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation > Dimension > DIMTEDITMenu : Dimension > Align TextCommand : DIMTEDIT Command Prompts: Select dimension:Specify...

QLATTACH command

The QLATTACH command is used to aqttach leader line to Mtext, tolerance, or block reference object. Command Access : Command Entry: QLATTACHMenu : Express>Dimension>Attach Leader to Annotation Select Leader : Select a leader Select a dimension ...

SOLDRAW command

The SOLDRAW command is used to generate profile and section in layout viewport. Command Access: Menu : Draw > Modeling> Setup> Drawing Command : SOLDRAW Command Prompts: Regenerating model.Select viewports to draw.. Select object: Function...

PAGESETUP command

The PAGESETUP command is used to control page setup, printing settings, drawing size and other settings of new layout. Command Access: RibbonÂ : Export > Plot > Page Setup ManagerMenuÂ : Application menu > Print... > Page Setup...

QSELECT command

The QSELECT command is used to create selection sets according to filter conditions. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Utilities > QSELECTMenu : Tools > Quick Select...Command : QSELECTShortcut : right-click and click "Quick Select" in the...

REGION command

The REGION command is used to convert objects in closed area into region objects. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Draw > RegionMenu : Draw > RegionCommand : REGION Command Prompts: Select objects: Function Description: The 2D region objects...

ARRANGETOOL command

The ARRANGETOOL command can quickly adjust the arrangement of multiple objects. It can align multiple objects left, right, top, bottom and center and can also arrange vertical or laterally. Menu : Express tools>Modify>Arrange Tool Menu : Modify...

ALIGN command

The ALIGN command is used to align the selected objects to other objects in 2D or 3D space. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Modify > AlignMenu : Modify > AlignCommand : ALIGN Function Description: This command could align the selected...

COPYBASE command

The COPYBASE command is used to copy object together with specified base point to clipboard. Command Access: Menu : Edit > Copy with Base PointCommand : COPYBASEShortcut : SHIFT+CTRL+Cï¼ Right click on the drawing area, click "Clipboard" option,...

SECTIONPLANE command

The SECTIONPLANE command is used to create sections of 3D object by creating section planes. Command Access: Menu : Draw > Modeling > Section PlaneCommand: SECTIONPLANE Command Prompts: Select face or any point to locate section line or [Draw...

DIMDISASSOCIATE command

The DIMDISASSOCIATE command is used to remove association of selected dimension. Command Access: Command : DIMDISASSOCIATE Command Prompts: Select dimensions to disassociate:: Select object: Function Description: This command could filter selection...

REDO command

The REDO command is used to restore last action that quits by UNDO or U command. Command Access: Menu : Edit > RedoCommand : REDOShortcut : right-click and select REDO Function Description: This command could restore just one action that quitted...

MKSHAPE command

The MKSHAPE command creates a shape definition based on selected objects. You can create custom linetypes easily. If you create a shape that exceeds 2200 bytes of data, MKSHAPE creates complex geometry shapes to form a single shape. Command Access :...

EDGESURF command

The EDGESURF command used to create a three-dimensional polygon mesh. Command Access: Menu : Draw > Modeling > Meshes > Edge Mesh Command entry : EDGESURF Command Prompts: Select the first of four connected entities for edge surface: You...

MEASURE command

The MEASURE command is used to create points or blocks by measured interval along the length or perimeter direction. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Draw > Point > MeasureMenu : Draw > Point > MeasureCommand : MEASURE Command Prompts:...

BACTION command

The BACTION command is used to add actions to dynamic block definitions. Command Access: Command : BACTION Command Prompts: Select parameter: Enter action type [Array (A)/Move (M)/Scale(S)/sTretch(T)]: Function Description:This command could be only...

LWEIGHT command

The LWEIGHT command is used to set current lineweight, display options, and lineweight units. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Properties > LINEWEIGHT CONTROLMenu : Format > Lineweight...Command : LWEIGHT Function Description:

ARRAYPATH command

The ARRAYPATHÂ commandÂ are available to create copies of objects arranged in rectangular and polar pattern. The array is as a whole (dynamic block). It can be dynamically adjusted the number of ranks, spacing and other related parameters through...

FLATSHOT command.

The FLATSHOT command you can create a 2D representation of all 3D objects based on the current view. The edges of all 3D solids, surfaces, and meshes are projected line-of-sight onto a plane parallel to the viewing plane. The 2D representations of...

SHAPE command

The SHAPE command is used to insert shapes from loaded shape files. Command Access: Command : SHAPE Command Prompts: Enter shape name or [?]: Relative Glossary: Shape name:Load shapes.. If the shape belonged to external reference that attached to...

-VIEW command

The -VIEW commandÂ Command Access : Command :Â -VIEW Command Prompts: Enter an option[?/Delete/Orthographic/Restore/Save/Settings/Windows]: Relative Glossaryï¼ ?:List named views and cameras in the drawing.It contains each specified view name and...

DIMJOGLINE command

The DIMJOGLINE command is used to add or remove a jog line in a linear or aligned dimension. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation > Dimension > DIMJOGLINEMenu : Dimension > Jogged LinearCommand : DIMJOGLINE Command Prompts: Select dimension...

XDATA command

The XDATA command is used to attaches extended object data (xdata) to a selected object. Command Access : Command : XDATA Menu : Express tools>Tools>Attach Xdata Select object: Use an object selection method Input application name: Specify...

MVSETUP command

The MVSETUP command is used to set graphics specifications. Command Access: Command : MVSETUP Command Prompts: In the model space, input "MVSETUP" under command prompt, it will prompt as follow:Enter paper space? [No/Yes]:In the named layout (paper...

TEXTMASK command

The TEXTMASK command is used to place a mask object behind selected text or mtext. The rectangular mask is offset from the text by a specified value. Command Access : MenuÂ : Express tools>Text Tools>Text Mask Command EntryÂ : TEXTMASK Command...

FILL command

The FILL command is used to control the filling of objects such as hatches, 2D solids, and wide polylines. Command Access: Command : FILL (or 'fill for transparent use) Command Prompts: Enter mode [ON/OFF] : Relative Glossary: ON : Turn on the...

RECOVER command

The RECOVER command is used to recover damaged graphic file and re-open it. Command Access: Menu : Application menu > Drawing Utilities > Recover...Menu : File > Drawing utilities > RecoverCommand : RECOVER Function Description: This...

RAY command

The RAY command is used to create an unlimited extension straight line from one point. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Draw > RayMenu : Draw > RayCommand : RAY Command Prompts: Specify start point:Specify through point: Function Description:...

AUDIT command

The AUDIT command is used to check the integrity of graphic and modify some errors. Command Access: Menu : Application Menu >Drawing Utilities > AuditMenu : File > Drawing Utilities > AuditCommand : AUDIT Command Prompts: Fix any errors...

TOOLBAR command

The TOOLBAR command is used to display, hide and customize toolbar. Command Access: Ribbon : View > User Interface > Toolbars Menu : View > ToolbarCommand : TOOLBARShortcut : right-click on any toolbar and select "customize" Function...

AREASUM Command

The AREASUM Command compared with Area command, AreaSum is more flexible and powerful. When using the traditional area command, users usually need to redraw the boundary of the region, or convert the boundary into a single object, and then get the...

XLIST command

The XLIST command is used to list the type, block name, layer name, color and linetype of a nested object in a block or an xref. Command Access : Command EntryÂ : XLIST Menu : Express>Blocks>List Xref/Block Properties Command line prompts as...

CMP command

The CMP command Drawing compare is an exclusive function in GstarCAD which is added according to the user's requirement. Command Access :Â Command : CMP Menu :Â Express tools>Drawing Tools>Drawing Compare Function Description : It...

TORUS command

The TORUS command is used to create a torus of 3D solid. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D > Modeling > Box >Torus Menu : Draw> Modeling > Torus Command : TORUS Command Prompts: Specify center point or [3P/2P/Ttr]:Specify radius or [Diameter...

BLOOKUPTABLE command

The BLOOKUPTABLE command is used to display or create a property query table for specified dynamic block definition. Command Access: Command : BLOOKUPTABLE Command Prompts: Select Lookup Action: Function Description: When specifying a lookup action...

DDVPOINT command

The DDVPOINT command is used to preset the viewpoint direction in 3D space. Command Access: Menu : View > 3D > Viewpoint Presets... Command : DDVPOINT

BOUNDARY command

The BOUNDARY command is used to create closed region or polyline. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Draw > Hatch > BoundaryMenu : Draw > Boundary...Command : BOUNDARY (display Boundary Creation dialog box), -BOUNDARY (display command line...

LAYULK command

The LAYULK command is used to unlock the layer of a selected object. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Layer > LAYULKMenu : Format > Layer Tools > Layer UnlockCommand : LAYULK Command Prompts: Select an object on the layer to be unlocked<...

WMFIN command

The WMFIN command is used to import windows metafiles. Command Access: Menu : Insert > Windows MetafilesCommand : WMFIN Command Prompts: Unit: unitless convert: 1.0000Specify insertion point or [Basepoint/Scale/X/Y/Z/Rotate]:Enter X scale factor,...

ATTINC command

The ATTINC command helps to specify attribute of blocks with incremental value, and to modify attribute value of blocks according to the sort method. Command Access : Command name : ATTINC Function Description : This command can increase block...

3DALIGN command

The 3DALIGN command is used to align selected object to other object in 2D and 3D space. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D> 3D Operations > 3D AlignCommand : 3DALIGN Command Prompts: Select object:Specify source plane and direction...Specify base...

3DPOLY command

The 3DPOLY command is used to create 3D polylines. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Draw > 3D PolylineMenu : Draw > 3D PolylineCommand : 3DPOLY Command Prompts: Specify start point of polyline: Specify endpoint of line or [Undo]: Specify...

BVSTATE command

The BVSTATE command is used to create, set or remove visibility states from dynamic block. Command Access: Command : BVSTATE Function Description: After inserting visibility parameter to block definition, users could edit it in "Visibility States"...

MLEADERCOLLECT command

The MLEADERCOLLECT command is used to arrange selected multileaders in line or column and display the result by a single leader. The selected multileaders should contain blocks. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation > Leader > MLEADERCOLLECTMenu ...

ARRAYRECT command

The ARRAYRECT commandÂ are available to create copies of objects arranged in rectangular and polar pattern. The array is as a whole (dynamic block). It can be dynamically adjusted the number of ranks, spacing and other related parameters through...

SCALETEXT command

The SCALETEXT command is used to zoom in or out the selected text object without changing its position. Command Access: Menu : Text > ScaleCommand : SCALETEXT Command Prompts: Select object:Enter a base point option for scaling [Existing/Left...

ELEV command

The ELEV command used to set elevation and extrusion thickness of new objects. Command Access: Command : ELEV (or 'elev for transparent use) Command Prompts: Specify new default elevation <0.0000>:Specify new default thickness <0.0000...

ISOLATEOBJECTS command

The ISOLATEOBJECTS command is used to display objects across layers and hide unselected objects. Command Access: Menu : Tools > Isolation > Isolate ObjectsCommand : ISOLATEOBJECTSShortcut : right-click in drawing area and select "Isolate",...

HIDE command

The HIDE command is used to regenerate 3D wire frame style models and hide the invisible lines. Command Access: Ribbon : View > Visual Styles > HideMenu : View > HideCommand : HIDE Command Prompts: Regenerating model. Function Description: ...

TORIENT command

The TORIENT command is used to aligns text, mtext and block attribute objects to new orientation. Rotates text, mtext, and attribute definition objects so that they end up being as close as possible to horizontal or right-read (similar to the...

PLOTTERMANAGER command

The PLOTTERMANAGER command is used to display plotter manager. Users could add or edit settings of plotter. Command Access: Ribbon : Export > Plot > Plotter ManagerMenu : File > Plotter Manager...Command : PLOTTERMANAGER Function Description...

MATERIALS command

The MATERIALS command is used to open the "Materials" dialog box. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D > Render > MaterialsMenu : View > Render > MaterialsCommand : MATERIALS Function Description: Users could browse and manage materials in the ...

-UNITS command

The "-UNITS" command is used to control the display format and precision of coordinates and angles. Command Prompts: Report formats: (Examples)1. Scientific 1.55E+012. Decimal 15.503. Engineering 1'-3.50"4. Architectural 1'-3 1/2"5....

BLOCKICON command

The BLOCKICON command is used to generate preview image for block in design center. Command Access: Menu : File > Drawing Utilities > Update Block IconsCommand : BLOCKICON Command Prompts: Enter block name <*>: Function d Description:...

SPOTLIGHT command

The SPOTLIGHT command is used to create a spotlight that could emit orientation cone beam. Command Access: Menu : View > Render > Light > New spotlight Command : SPOTLIGHT Command Prompts: Specify source location <0,0,0>:Enter an...

MOCORO command

The MOCORO command is used to move, copy, rotate, and scales object(s) with a single command. Command Access : Menu : Express tools>Modify>Move/Copy/Rotate Command Entry : MOCORO Command line prompts as follows: Select objects: Select object(s)...

CAL command

The CAL command is used to calculate mathematics and geometry expression. Command Access: Command : CAL (or 'cal for transparent use) Command Prompts: CAL>>Expression: Function Description: The CAL is an on-line geometry calculator and...

VBAMAN command

The VBAMAN command is used to manage VBA project operation by a dialog box. Command Access: Ribbon : Manage >Applications > VBA Manager Menu : Tools > Macro > VBA Manager Command : VBAMAN Function Description: Users could load, unload,...

BARCODE command

The BARCODE commandÂ is a printed series of parallel bars or lines of varying width that is used for entering data into a computer system. Command Access : Command Entry : BARCODE Menu : Home>Block>Barcode Function Description : Barcode is a...

-LAYER command

The "-LAYER" command is used to manage layers and layer properties. Command Access: Command : -LAYER Command Prompts: Enter an option [?/Make/Set/New/Rename/ON/OFF/Color/Ltype/Lweight/MATerial/Plot/Freeze/Thaw/Lock/stAte/Description/rEconcile]:...

LIGHT command

The LIGHT command is used to create light source. Command Access: Command : LIGHT Command Prompts: Enter light type [Point/Spot/Web/Targetpoint/Freespot/freeweB/Distant] Function Description: Specify the light type. The prompt displayed is the same...

IMAGEADJUST command

The IMAGEADJUST command is used to control the display of image brightness, contrast and fade. Command Access: Menu : Modify > Object > Image > AdjustCommand : IMAGEADJUSTShortcut : select image and right-click, select "Image", and click ...

INSERTOBJ command

The INSERTOBJ command is used to insert a link or a embed object. Command Access: Ribbon : Insert > Data > OLE ObjectMenu : Insert > OLE ObjectCommand : INSERTOBJ Function Description If the link information has changed in source files, it...

SNAP command

The SNAP command is used to limit the cursor moving space. Command Access: Menu : Tools > Drafting Settings Status bar : Object Snap Command : SNAP Command Prompts: Specify snap spacing or [ON/OFF/Aspect/Style/Type] <10.0000>: Specify a...

VPLAYER command

The VPLAYER command is used to set the visibility of layer in viewport. Command Access: Command : VPLAYER Command Prompts: Enter an option [?/Color/Ltype/LWeight/Freeze/Thaw/Rest/Newfrz/Vpvistdflt]:In "model" layout, the "VPLAYER" command has two...

KLL01 command

The KLL01 command is used to sums up selected text or mtext.The selected text can not contain any other characters behind the number and the selected mtext can only contain a row of numerical values without blank spaces. Figures with prefix can also...

DIMINSPECT command

The DIMINSPECT command is used to add or remove inspection information for selected dimension. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation > Dimension > DIMINSPECTMenu : Dimension >InspectionCommand : DIMINSPECT Function Description: The inspection...

POLYSOLID command

The POLYSOLID command is usedÂ to create 3D solid in a shape of a wall directly or by selecting existing polylines Command Access :Â Command : POLYSOLID You can input the POLYSOLID command or click Ribbon â 3D â Modeling â Polysolid to create...

BCLOSE command

The BCLOSE command is used to close block editor. Command Access: Command: BCLOSE Function Description: When closing the block editor, it will prompt users to save changes

VSLIDE command

The VSLIDE command is used to display the slide file in current viewport. Command Access: Command : VSLIDE Function Description: Users could see the slide image that hatched by "-SHADE" command, if the current viewport is larger than the created...

OCMP command

The OCMP command is used to compare the selected graphic in a drawing or compare the graphic between two drawings. Command Access: Command : OCMP As we know the drawing compare function in GstarCAD can be used to compare similar drawings containing...

REGENAUTO command

The REGENAUTO command is used to control regeneration of drawings automatically. Command Access: Command : REGENAUTO Command Prompts: Import mode [ON/OFF] : Function Description: ON:If there are forbidden operations of regeneration in queue, it will...

CONVERT command

The CONVERT command is used to optimize 2D polyline and associated hatches in early versions. Command Access: Command: CONVERT Command Prompts: Enter type of objects to convert [Hatch(H)/Polyline(P)/All(A)] : Function Description: When a...

PREVIEW command

The PREVIEW command is used to preview drawings that need to be printed. Command Access: Ribbon : Export > Plot > PreviewMenu : Application menu > Print... > Print PreviewMenu : File > Plot PreviewCommand : PREVIEW Function Description...

QRCODE command

The QRCODE commandÂ is used to provide easy access to information through a mobile device like smartphone or table Command Access :Â Command Entry : QRCODE Menu : Home>Block>QR Code A QR code (quick response code) is a type of bar code that is...

QUICKCALC command

The QUICKCALC command is used to open the QUICKCALC dialog box. Command Access: Ribbon : View > Palettes > QUICKCALCMenu : Tools > Palettes > QuickCalcCommand : QUICKCALCShortcut : right-click and select "Quickcalc"Shortcut : CTRL+8...

REDRAWALL command

The REDRAWALL command is used to refresh display of all viewports. Command Access: Command : REDRAWALL Function Description: This command could remove temporary files left by the VSLIDE command or some other operations. Users could remove scattered...

DIMOVERRIDE command

The DIMOVERRIDE command is used to control the override values of system variable in specified dimension. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation > Dimension > DIMOVERRIDEMenu : Dimension > OverrideCommand : DIMOVERRIDE Command Prompts: Enter...

MENULOAD command

The MENULOAD command is used to load a partial menu file into base menu file. Command Access: Command : MENULOAD Function Description: If the FILEDIA system variable is specified to 0, the following Command prompt displays:Menu name or" .":If the...

SKETCH command

The SKETCH command is used to create a series of sketched segments. Command Access: Command : SKETCH Command Prompts: Record increment <1.0000>:Sketch. Pen/eXit/Quit/Record/ Erase /Connect. Function Description: Users could use this command to...

ATTOUT command

The ATTOUT command use to Export block attribute to an external file in tab-delimited ASCII format. Command Access : Command Entry : ATTOUT Menu : Express>Blocks>Export Attribute Information Once performed ATTOUT command, specify file name and...

PLANESURF command

The PLANESURF command or click Ribbon â Surface â Plan to create a planar surface by selecting closed objects or specifying the opposite corners of a rectangular surface. When the corners of the surface are specified by the command, you can...

WMFOUT command

The WMFOUT command is used to save objects as Windows metafiles. Command Access: Command : WMFOUT Command Prompts: Select object: Function Description: Â

COPY command.

The COPY command is used to duplicate objects a specified distance in a specified direction. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Change > Copy Menu : Modify > CopyCommand : COPYShortcut : select objects to copy, and right-click in the drawing...

LAYMCH command

The LAYMCH command is used to change the specified object layer and make it match the target one. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Layer > LAYMCHMenu : Format > Layer Tools > Layer MatchCommand : LAYMCH Command Prompts: Select the object...

LAYERSTATE command

The LAYERSTATE command is used to save, edit, restore and manage the layer states. Command Access: Menu : Format > Layer States Manager...Command : LAYERSTATE Function Description: Users could save layer settings as named layer. They could also...

COPYCLIP command

The COPYCLIP command is used to copy the specified object to clipboard. Command Access: Menu : Edit > CopyCommand : COPYCLIPShortcut : CTRL+Cï¼ Right click on the drawing area, click "Clipboard" option, and then select "Copy" option. Command...

HATCHSETORIGIN command

The HATCHSETORIGIN command is used to control the origin of specified hatch. Command Access: Command : HATCHSETORIGINShortcut : select hatch object and right-click, click "Set Origin" Command Prompts: Select hatch object:Select new hatch origin:...

OPEN command

The OPEN command is used to open the existing drawing. Command Access: Menu : File > OpenCommand : OPEN Function Description: Users could open or load part drawings including specified geometrics in viewports or layers. In the "Select Files"...

LOGFILEON command

The LOGFILEON command is used to write the history of command to files. Command Access: Command : LOGFILEON Function Description: The content of text window is recorded in log files until users exit program or use the LOGFILEOFF command. Each drawing...

ID command

The ID command is used to display the coordinates of specified UCS position. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Utilities > Measure > ID PointMenu : Tools >Inquiry >ID PointCommand : ID Command Prompts: Specify point: Function Description...

REFEDIT command

The REFEDIT command is used to edit an external reference or a block definition in current drawing Command Access: Ribbon : Insert >Reference > Edit ReferenceMenu : Tools > Xref and Block In-Place Editing > Edit Reference In-placeCommand ...

DXBIN command

The DXBIN command is used to import DXB (Drawing Interchange Binary) file to current file. Command Access: Command: DXBIN Function Description: The DXBIN file only contains 2D vectors that expressed by binary system of 16 bit integer precision. Those...

ERASE command

The ERASE command is used to remove objects from a drawing. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Modify > EraseMenu : Modify > EraseCommand : ERASE Command Prompts: Select object: Function Description: The removed objects will not be moved to...

DWFATTACH command

The DWFATTACH command is used to insert DWF or DWFx files to current files. Command Access: Ribbon : Insert > Reference > DWF UnderlayMenu : Insert > DWF Underlay...Command : DWFATTACH Function Description: Users could select DWF or DWFx...

TARGETPOINT command

The TARGETPOINT command is used to create a target point source. Command Access: Command : TARGETPOINT Command Prompts: Specify source location <0,0,0>:Enter an option to change If LIGHTINGUNITS system variable is specified to 0, it will...

FREESPOT command

The FREESPOT command is used to create Free Spot that similar to a spotlight without a specified target. Command Access: Command : FREESPOT Command Prompts: Specify source location <0,0,0>:Enter an option to change If LIGHTINGUNITS system...

UNDEFINE command

The UNDEFINE command is used to allow the command defined by application program to replace the internal command. Command Access: Command : UNDEFINE Command Prompts: Enter command name: Function Description: Users could forbid a command by inputting...

CUTCLIP command

The CUTCLIP command is used to copy selected objects to clipboard and remove it from drawing. Command Access: Menu : Edit > CutCommand : CUTCLIPShortcut : CTRL+X ; Right click on the drawing area, click "Clipboard" option, and then select "Cut"...

FREESCALE command

The FREESCALE command scales an object without restrictions under three modes; Non-Uniform, Rectangle and Free. Command name :Â FREESCALE The Non-uniform scaleallows to scale X and Y coordinate axis separately. The RectScale allows to scale an...

COMMANDLINE command

The COMMANDLINE command is used to display command line window. Command Access: Ribbon : View > Palettes > Command LineMenu : Tools > Command LineCommand : COMMANDLINEShortcut : CTRL+9 Function Description: The command line could be fixed...

LAYOFF command

The LAYOFF command is used to turn off the layer of selected object. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Layer > LAYOFFMenu : Format > Layer Tools > Layer OffCommand : LAYOFF Command Prompts: Select object on layer to turn off or [Settings...

RAPIDDIST command

The RAPIDDIST command, which measures distance and angle between 2D objects along X, Y axis rapidly by moving your mouse.Distances that only can be measured along X, Y axis based on the position of your mouse, are displayed dynamically as you move...

TEXTFIT command

The TEXTFIT command is used to stretches or shrinks text object(s) by selecting new start and/or end points. Command Access : Command Entry : TEXTFIT Menu : Text>Text Fit Command line prompts as follow: Select Text to stretch/shrink: Specify end...

PASTEASHYPERLINK command

The PASTEASHYPERLINK command is used to create a hyperlink to selected objects in file. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Clipboard > Paste > Paste as HyperlinkMenu : Edit > Paste LinkCommand : PASTEASHYPERLINK Command Prompts: Select...

UPDATEFIELD command

The UPDATEFIELD command is used to manually update fields of specified object. Command Access: Ribbon : Insert > Data > Update Fields Menu : Tools > Update Fields Command : UPDATEFIELD Command Prompts: Select object: Function Description:...

BTRIM command

The BTRIM command use to trims objects with a block as a cutting boundary. Command Access : Command Entry : BTRIM Menu : Express>Blocks>Trim to Nested Objects Command line prompts as follow: Select objects or :Specify second extension line origin:Specify...

ARX command

The ARX command is used to load, unload Object ARX application program and provide related information. Command Access: CommandÂ : ARX Command Prompts: Enter options [File/Group/Command/CLass/Service/Load/Unload]:: Relative Glossary: File: List...

CONVTOSOLID command

TheÂ CONVTOSOLID command or click Ribbon- Mesh â Convert to SOLIDto convert eligible objects to 3D solids. Eligible objects include: 3D meshes that completely enclose a volume Surfaces that completely enclose a volume Closed polylines and circles...

MSPACE command

The MSPACE command is used to switch from paper space to model space in a layout viewport. Command Access: Command : MSPACE Function Description: This command could be used in paper space and model space. Users could draw, design, and create 2D...

HYPERLINK command

The HYPERLINK command is used to insert a hyperlink to an object or modify an existing hyperlink. Command Access: Ribbon : Insert > Data > HyperlinkMenu : Insert > HyperlinkCommand : HYPERLINKShortcut : select object including hyperlink and...

PLOTSAMP command

The PLOTSAMP command is used to place a stamp at a specified position and record it in the file. Command Access: Command : PLOTSTAMP Function Description: Inputting "_plotstamp" under command prompt, it will display options.

JUSTIFYTEXT command

The JUSTIFYTEXT command used to change the justification point of selected text objects. Command Access: Ribbon : Annotation > Text > JUSTIFYTEXTMenu : Text > JustifyCommand : JUSTIFYTEXT Command Prompts: Select objects:Enter a justification...

MODEL command

The MODEL command is used to switch from paper space to model space. Command Access: Command : MODEL Function Description: User could create a drawing in model space. By default, the TILEMODE system variable is specified to 1 and user could create...

ABOUT command

The ABOUT command is used to display some information about GstarCAD. Command Access: Ribbon : Help > AboutMenu : Help > About Command : ABOUT Function Description: This command could display some information about copyright and product. The...

3DFACE command

The 3DFACE command is used to create three-sided face meshes or four-sided face meshes in three-dimension space. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D >Mesh>3D FaceMenu : Draw > Modeling > Meshes > 3D FaceCommand : 3DFACE Command Prompts:...

MAGECLIP command

The IMAGECLIP command is used to clip a selected image by specified boundary. Command Access: Menu : Modify > Clip > ImageCommand : IMAGECLIP Command Prompts: Select image to clip:Enter image clipping option [ON/OFF/Delete/New boundary]

3DORBITCTR command

The 3DORBITCTR command is used to set rotation center in 3D dynamical observation view. Command Access: Command : 3DORBITCTR Command Prompts: Specify orbit center point:Press ESC or ENTER to exit, or right-click to display shortcut-menu. Function...

ARRAYCLASSIC command

The ARRAYCLASSIC command is used to create copies of array objects in 2D or 3D space. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Modify > ARRAYCLASSICMenu : Modify > ArrayCommand : V (display Array dialog box), -ARRAYCLASSIC (display command line...

ADDSELECTED command

The ADDSELECTEDÂ command is used toÂ creates a new object of the same type and properties as selected object but with different geometric values. Command name : ADDSELECTED

BAUTHORPALETTECLOSE command

The BAUTHORPALETTECLOSE command is used to close block editing tool palettes in block editor. Command Access: Command : BAUTHORPALETTECLOSE Function Description: The block editing tool palettes could only be closed in block editor.

AREATABLE command

The AREATABLE command automatically dimension and count the area of an enclosed object and export the result to a table in the current drawing area. Command name : AREATABLE The enclosed area or object can be marked with a number or area symbol, and...

DWFFORMAT command

The DWFFORMAT command is used to make DWF or DWFx as the default format for PUBLISH and EXPORT commands. Command Access: Command : DWFFORMAT Command prompts: Choose default DWF format [Dwf/dwfX] : Function Description: Users could create a...

FREEWEB command

The FREEWEB command is used to create free web light which is similar to a web light without a specified target. Command Access: Command: FREEWEB Command Prompts: Specify source location <0,0,0>:Enter an option to change [Name/Intensity factor...

BESETTINGS command

The BESETTINGS command is used to display the "Block editor Settings" dialog box. Command Access: Command : BESETTINGS Function Description:

TRANSPARENCY command

The TRANSPARENCYÂ command is used to control whether background pixel in a bitonal image are transparent or opaque Command Access : Command : TRANSPARENCY Command Prompt: Select the image: Enter transparency mode [ON/OFF] : Enter an...

ATTEXT command

The ATTEXT command is used to extract attribute data and text information which associated with block to file. Command Access: Command : ATTEXT Command Prompts: Select objects: Function Description: Inputting â-attextâ under the command prompt,...

TEXTTOFRONT command

The TEXTTOFRONT command is used to place text and annotation to the front of other objects. Command Access: Command : TEXTTOFRONT Menu : Tools > Drawing order> Bring Annotations to Front> Text Objects Only Command Prompts: Bring to front ...

OPENSHEETSET command

The OPENSHEETSET command is used to open the existing Sheet Set. Command Access: Menu : File > Open Sheet SetCommand : OPENSHEETSET Function Description: In the Open Sheet Set dialog box, you can select a sheet set data (*.dst) file to load sheet...

M2LVPORT command

The M2LVPORT command creates a viewport on layout space by selecting objects in the model space. And then calculate the viewport size according to the set scale and locate the viewport in the layout space. You can quickly create and set a viewport of...

ADCCLOSE command

The ADCCLOSE command is used to close Design Center Window. Command Access: Command : ADCCLOSE

LOGFILEOFF command

The LOGFILEOFF command is used to close the command history of log files that opened by the LOGFILEON command. Command Access: Command : LOGFILEOFF Function Description: It will stop recording the text window and close log files. Each drawing saves a...

EDGE command

The EDGE command used to create a three-dimensional polygon mesh. Command Access: Command : EDGE Command Prompts: Specify edge of 3dface to toggle visibility or [Display]:Enter selection method for display of hidden edges [Select/All] : Function...

MATERIALSCLOSE command

The MATERIALSCLOSE command is used to close the "Materials" dialog box. Command Access: Command : MATERIALSCLOSE Function Description: This command could close the "Materials" dialog box.

LAYERPMODE command

The LAYERPMODE command is used to turn on or turn off trace mode about layer settings. Command Access: Command : LAYERPMODE LAYERPMODE command Enter LAYERP mode [ON/OFF] : Function Description: If the LAYERP mode is turned on, layer changes...

3DCORBIT command

The 3DCORBITÂ command is used to continuously rotate 3D objects. Command Access: Ribbon : View >Navigate 2D>Continuous OrbitMenu : View >Orbit >3D Continuous OrbitCommand : 3DCORBITShortcut : Start any 3D navigation command, right-click...

3DSIN command

The 3DSIN command is used to import 3D Studio files. Command Access: Ribbon : Insert > Import > Import > 3D Ssudio..Menu : Insert > 3D Ssudio...Command : 3DSIN Function Description: Users could import a lot of data from 3ds Max file, such...

GC_BOOLOP command

The GC_BOOLOP command is used toÂ Delete the entity chosen by second selection, choose whether to delete the second selected object. There are different Boolean operation options such as union, intersection and subtraction. After the operation the...

MENUUNLOAD command

The MENUUNLOAD command is used to unload menu file. Command Access: Command : MENUUNLOAD Function Description: If the FILEDIA system variable is set to 0, the following command prompt displays:Menu name or ".": If the FILEDIA system variable is set...

BSAVE command

The BSAVE command is used to save current block definition. Command Access: Command : BSAVE Function Description: This command could only be used in block editor. It could save all changes of current block definition.

LAYTHAW command

The LAYTHAW command is used to frozen all layers in the drawing. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Layer > LAYTHWMenu : Format > Layer Tools >Thaw all layersCommand : LAYTHW Command Prompts: All layers have been thawed.Regenerating model...

HELP command

The HELP command is used to display the HELP window. Command Access: Ribbon : Help > Help > HelMenu : Help > HelpCommand : HELPShortcut : F1 Command Prompts: Select hatch object: Function Description: When the tool or command prompt is...

LAYOUTWIZARD command

The LAYOUTWIZARD command is used to create new layout and specify page and print settings. Command Access: Menu : Insert > Layout > Create Layout WizardCommand:Â LAYOUTWIZARD Function Description:

ACISOUT command

The ACISOUT command is used to export a body object, solid, or region to an ACIS file. Command Access: Command : ACISOUT Command Prompts: Select object : select the object and press ENTER Function Description: If the selected object is not a solid or...

BROWSER command

The BROWSER command is used to start up the default Web browser which defined in system registry. Command Access: Command : BROWSER Command Prompts: Enter Web location (URL) : Function Description: Press ENTER to...

BVHIDE command

The BVHIDE command is used to make object invisible in current state or in all states in block definition. Command Access: Command : BVHIDE Command Prompts: Select objects to hide:Select object:Hide for current state or all visibility states [Current...

BASSOCIATE command

The BASSOCIATE command is used to create association between action and defined parameter. Command Access: CommandÂ : BASSOCIATE Command Prompts: The BASSOCIATE command is used to create association between action and defined parameter. Functon...

BGRIPSET command

The BGRIPSET command is used to create, remove or reset grips that associated with parameters. Command Access: Command : BGRIPSET Command Prompts: Select parameter : Enter number of grip objects for parameter or reset position [0/1/2/4/Reposition] :...

LIGHTLISTCLOSE command

The LIGHTLISTCLOSE command is used to close the "Lights in model" palette. Command Access: Command : LIGHTLISTCLOSE Function Description: This command could turn off the "Lights in model" palette.

ARRAYCLOSE command

The ARRAYCLOSE commandÂ are available to create copies of objects arranged in rectangular and polar pattern. The array is as a whole (dynamic block). It can be dynamically adjusted the number of ranks, spacing and other related parameters through...

IMPORTHPGL command

The IMPORTHPGL command is used to import a PLT files. Command Access: Command : IMPORTHPGL Command Prompts: Use original file attribute? [Yes(Y)/No (N)]:Specify the insert point<0, 0>:Specify scale factor<1>: Function Description: The PLT...

TRAYSETTINGS command

The TRAYSETTINGS command is used to control the display of icons and notifications in the states bar tray. Command Access: Command : TRAYSETTINGSShortcut : right-click on the states bar and click "Tray Settings" Function Description: Â Â