ACTCAD BLOG

Improve Dimensions Using POWERDIM
Step-by-step guide to using POWERDIM in ACTCAD. Add tolerances, fits, and precision to dimensions for accurate, ISO and ASME compliant engineering drawings.

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.