ACTCAD BLOG (Year: 2025)
ACTCAD 2026: Power-Packed Release
Discover the all-new ACTCAD 2026 built on IntelliCAD 14 engine. Faster performance, new tools, advanced APIs, and powerful drafting features for designers.
Mastering RTEXT Command in ACTCAD
Learn how to use the RTEXT to insert rotated text from external .txt files. Maintain consistency, and accuracy with easy updates and flexible options.
Top 5 CAD Buying Mistakes & Fixes
Discover the top 5 mistakes people make when buying CAD software and how ACTCAD helps you avoid them. Save money, ensure compatibility, and get the tools.
How to Use SlopeText in ACTCAD
Learn how to use the SLOPETEXT to calculate and label slopes in % or degrees. Perfect for civil, structural,and surveying drawings to improve clarity & accuracy
Create QR Codes Easily in ACTCAD
Learn how to use the QRCODE command in ACTCAD to create scannable QR codes in your drawings. Add text or URLs, adjust size, borders, and error correction for cl
Quick Object Splitting in ACTCAD
Learn how to use the QBREAK to quickly split objects with precision. Ideal for drafting efficiency, it reduces steps and improves accuracy in your CAD workflow.
Add Prefix/Suffix to Text in ACTCAD
Learn how to use the PREFIXSUFFIX to quickly add prefixes or suffixes to text, dimensions, and attributes, ensuring consistent formatting in your CAD drawings.
Smooth Curves with POLYFIT in ACTCAD
Learn how to use the POLYFIT command in ACTCAD to convert segmented polylines into smooth curves quickly. Perfect for contours, road alignments, and freeform.
Measure Geometry Easily in ACTCAD
Learn how to use the MEASUREGEOM in ACTCAD to measure distances, angles, areas, and volumes with precision. Boost accuracy and efficiency in your CAD projects
How to Merge Hatch Objects in ACTCAD
Learn how to use the MERGEHATCH command in ACTCAD to combine multiple hatch entities into one for consistent patterns, easy editing, and cleaner CAD drawings.
How to Label Point Coordinates ACTCAD
Step-by-step guide to using the INSERTPOINTSVALUES to label point entities with X, Y, Z coordinates for surveying, GIS, and civil engineering
ACTCAD LAYOPP Layer Operation Guide
Master the LAYOPP command in ACTCAD to move or copy drawing entities between layers. Simple step-by-step tutorial for better CAD organization and layer control.
GCEQUAL in ACTCAD – Equal Constraint Tool
Use GCEQUAL in ACTCAD to link geometric objects with equal constraints. Ensure synchronized sizes in parametric CAD drawings. Ideal for mechanical and architect
GCTANGENT in ACTCAD – Apply Tangent Constraint
Learn how to use the GCTANGENT command in ACTCAD to apply tangent constraints between curves and lines in parametric sketches. Ideal for design accuracy.
EXOFFSET in ACTCAD – Create Multiple Offsets
Learn how to use EXOFFSET in ACTCAD to quickly create multiple parallel copies of objects with precise control. Ideal for architectural, civil, and mechanical C
Auto-Dimension Polylines in ACTCAD
DIMPOLYALIGNED in ACTCAD lets you automatically place aligned dimensions along each segment of a selected polyline—saving time and improving accuracy.