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Choosing Layer Colors in AutoCAD -II

Author: Jim Swain, Synergis Design Applications Engineers
Type: PDF Document
Date: 6-28-07
Details: Choosing colors for AutoCAD layers seems like a very simple task, though if you ask CAD users at different companies why they use the colors they do the answer is often  along the lines of “these are the colors we’ve always used” or “they match what our last CAD system used.” There is often very little thought given to why particular colors are used. So, what is a better way to decide?

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Suggested AutoCAD Options Settings for AutoCAD 2008

Author: Jim Swain, Manufacturing Solutions Engineer
Type: PDF Document
Date: 6-28-07
Details: The following are suggested AutoCAD settings for typical 2D drafting work. These settings are accessed through the Options dialog box (Tools > Options). These are settings have worked well for solutions engineers at Synergis.

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