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        Blocks palette

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        Specify the size of your drawing sheet, add a title block and display multiple views of your model.

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      • Fields

        Use fields in text objects to display text that can be updated automatically as the field value changes.

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        Enable simultaneous updates by creating a live link between a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and a table in your drawing.

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        Add flexibility and intelligence to your block references, including changing the shape, size or configuration.

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        Record commands and input values that can be played back as an action macro.

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        Define and monitor CAD standards to maintain consistent styles for layers, linetypes, text and dimensions.

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