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How do I make use of layer filters?

Q: How do I make use of layer filters?

A: Follow these steps to create a new layer filter:

1. Enter a name for the layer filter, such as TEST.
2. Set up the layer filtering condition you want. For example, choose “Yellow” in the color item.
3. Finally, click the Add button, and then click Close.

In the Layer Properties Manager dialog box, choose TEST, and ZWCAD filters all layers that are set to yellow.

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Can I turn dynamic prompt off?

Q: There is always text near the cursor showing the prompts of the current command. Can I turn it off?

A: This prompt is called the “dynamic prompt,” and it indicates the current function you are using. Because it is near the cursor, it can be quite useful. In some cases, you may not want it there. You can turn it off by entering the following command:

Command: dynmode   (Press Enter.)

New value for DYNMODE: 0   (Press Enter.)

Once it is off, you can turn it on again by setting dynmode = 1

Alternatively, you can turn it on and off by clicking the DYN button on the status bar (at the bottom of interface), as illustrated below:

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Convert .plt files to DWG

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 Question: I have a lot of .plt (HPGL plotter) files. I would like to convert them to .dwg files in ZWCAD. Is there a function available to do that?
Answer: First of all, you need to make sure that the .plt files were created with a printer, plotter, or program that output the drawing in HPGL Standard format. For instance, they were plotted by the Generic SHPGL plotter or Generic LHPGL plotter driver in AutoCAD. To convert them, use PLT2DWG command.

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Isolate a layer

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Q: There are many layers in my drawings. Is it possible for me to isolate just one of them?
A: Just input the LayIso command, and you are prompted for the name of the layer to isolate. (The other layers are not displayed.) If you want to return the layers to their normal state of visibility, enter the LayUniso command.

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Remove duplicate entities

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Q: My drawings have a number of duplicated entities. I find them  annoying. How can I delete them?
A: There is a function that removes duplicate entities, and here are two ways access it. You can enter DelDupl at the command line and then delete the duplicate entities; or, you can access the command from the menu: Choose Express, Draw, and then Delete Duplicate Circles/Arcs/Lines.

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Add revision clouds to a drawing

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Q: I cannot figure out how to add revision clouds to my drawings. How can I do that?
A: You can enter the RevCloud command, which runs the revision cloud function at the command prompt. (Alternatively, you can access it from the Express menu: choose Draw and then Revision Cloud.)

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Align text along arc

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Question: I want to draw a small label in the drawing, but I want to align it along an arc. How can I do this?
Answer: In ZWCAD, you can use the Arctext function from Express tools. From the Express menu, choose Text and then choose Arc-Aligned Text. Place the label aligned with an arc.