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Extracting an Image from a PDF File (6 minute movie)
See how to create an image file from a pdf file; how to change the AutoCAD background from white to black; how to insert the image in AutoCAD; and how to scale the image. (added 12-21-2007)

Not getting a dialog box when try to open a drawing? Type FILEDIA on the command line. If the value is set to 0 (meaning the setting is turned off) type 1 <enter> to turn on the use of dialog boxes.

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Named Page Setups are the key to plotting automation. Browse the links below to see how its done.

Creating Named Page Setups (3 min. video).

Sheet Set Manager and Named Page Setups (6 min. video).

Click HERE to view this guide to Named Page Setups (pdf).

How to draw a line perpendicular to another object using the PERP OSNAP. (30 sec. video)

How to insert, scale and rotate a pdf file. (5 min video)

Save time by using command line macros for Multi Leaders. Click HERE for a list.

Self Help Resources
Believe it or not the Help file is a great resource.