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Guides

Step-by-step guides and practical tips for working CAD professionals.

• Guides

  Xrefs in AutoCAD: attach, overlay, and how to fix broken paths

  An AutoCAD xref guide covering attach vs overlay choices, safe project path types, and practical steps to find, repair, and prevent broken xref paths.

  July 29, 2026

• Guides

  Convert a PDF to DWG in AutoCAD: PDF Import and the SHX text step

  How AutoCAD's built-in PDF Import turns a vector PDF into editable DWG geometry, plus the import settings and the Recognize SHX Text step for font-based text.

  July 14, 2026

• Guides

  ETRANSMIT: how to send a DWG with all its xrefs and fonts intact

  How AutoCAD's ETRANSMIT command bundles a DWG with its xrefs, fonts, and plot styles into one ZIP, plus the BricsCAD, DraftSight, and ProgeCAD equivalents.

  May 11, 2026