Command Reference: Commands in Alphabetical Order

# Commands

Command	Description	Menu
3D	Creates a 3D PolygonMesh object (box, cone, cylinder, dish, dome, pyramid, sphere, torus, wedge, or mesh)	—
3DFindIt	Displays the 3DFindIt palette	Tools > 3DFindIT
3PointAngleDimension	Creates an angular Dimension based on three points	—
4PointAngleDimension	Creates an angular Dimension based on four points	—

A Commands

Command	Description	Menu
About	Displays information about the program	Help
-ActionManager	Manages saved Action Macros	—
ActionRecord	Starts Action Macro Recording	—
ActionStop	Stops Action Macro Recording	—
ActivateLayer	Activates the Layer of a specified entity	Format > Layer Tools
ActivateTableStyle	Sets the name of a TableStyle as active, applied when you create a new Table	—
ActivateViewport	Activates a specified tiled view on the Model tab or a Viewport on a Sheet tab	—
AdjustDGN	Adjusts the appearance of a DGN Underlay that is a referenced file in a drawing	—
Align	Aligns entities with other entities in 2D and 3D space	Modify
Align3D	Aligns entities with respect to other entities or other target points in 3D space	Modify > 3D Operations
AlignX	Aligns a set of entities according to the first specified one	—
AngleDimension	Creates an angle Dimension	Dimension
AnnEntityScale	Adds and removes annotation scales for specified annotative entities (dialog box variant)	Modify > Annotation Scaling
-AnnEntityScale	Adds and removes annotation scales for specified annotative entities (command window variant)	—
AnnEntityScaleAdd	Updates annotative entities to support the drawing’s active annotation scale	Modify > Annotation Scaling
AnnEntityScaleRemove	Updates annotative entities to remove the drawing’s active annotation scale from the entities’ annotation scales	Modify > Annotation Scaling
AnnReset	Resets all scale representations of specified annotative entities to their original positions	Modify > Annotation Scaling
AnnUpdate	Updates existing annotative entities to match updated TextStyle or DimensionStyle settings	—
AppCast	Displays notifications about Service Packs and Updates for the application in a dialog box	—
Arc	Creates an Arc	Draw
ArcLengthDimension	Creates an Arc length Dimension	Dimension
AreaBoundary	Creates a PolyLine or Region entity from an enclosed area (dialog box variant)	Draw
-AreaBoundary	Creates a PolyLine or Region entity from an enclosed area (command window variant)	—
ARender	Displays the rendered drawing in a separate window	—
AttachDGN	Attaches a Design Model of a DGN file to your drawing (dialog box variant)	Insert
-AttachDGN	Attaches a Design Model of a DGN file to your drawing (command window variant)	—
AttachDrawing	Attaches a Referenced drawing to the current drawing	Insert
AttachImage	Attaches an image to the current drawing	Insert
AttachLink	Attaches hyperlinks to entities or areas	—
AttachPDF	Attaches one or multiple pages of a PDF document to your drawing (dialog box variant)	Insert
-AttachPDF	Attaches one or multiple pages of a PDF document to your drawing (command window variant)	—
AutoCompleteOptions	Sets options to apply auto-completion of command names and command variable names as you type them (dialog box variant)	—
-AutoCompleteOptions	Sets options to apply auto-completion of command names and command variable names as you type them (command window variant)	—
AutoRebuild	Controls automatic drawing rebuilds	—

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B Commands

Command	Description	Menu
BaselineDimension	Continues a linear, angular, or ordinate Dimension from the baseline of the previous or selected Dimension	Dimension
BatchPrint	Sends a set of drawings and Sheets to printers in a batch job	File
BigFontAlt	Sets an alternate BigFont to use if the original BigFont is not found	—
BIM	Click here for BIM commands
BlipMode	Enables or disables display of marker blips	—
BlockAttributeManager	Manages properties and settings of BlockAttributes in Block definitions	—
BlockAttributeOutput	Writes BlockAttribute values of selected Blocks to text files	Tools
BlockAttributePositionOutput	Writes BlockAttribute values of selected Blocks including the Block positions to text files	—
BlockLibrary	Displays the Block Library palette	—
BlockStructure	Displays the Block Structure palette	Tools
Box	Creates a three-dimensional solid box	Solids > Draw
BoxText	Turns boxed text display and print mode on and off	—
BrowseDesignResources	Browses to a file, folder or network path in the Design Resources palette	—

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C Commands

Command	Description	Menu
CalculatorDialog	Performs mathematical and trigonometric computations and unit conversions	—
Callout	Places boxed mark-up text in the graphics area	—
CCS	Sets, saves, and restores custom coordinate systems (CCS)	Tools > New CCS
CellPropertyPainter	Applies the properties of one table cell to other cells in the table or in other tables	—
CenterLine	Creates CenterLines between pairs of Lines, Arcs, and PolyLine segments	Draw
CenterMark	Creates a center mark or center lines of Circles and Arcs	Dimension
Chamfer	Bevels the edges of drawing entities	Modify
ChamferEdges	Bevels the edges of 3D solid objects	Solids > Solid Editing
ChangeElements	Adds or removes entities to Block definitions or References (so called Components)	Modify > Component
ChangeSpace	Transfers entities from Model workspace to Sheet workspace and vice versa	—
Check	Evaluates the integrity of a drawing and can correct errors	File
Circle	Creates a Circle	Draw
CircularPattern	Creates copies of specified entities in a circular pattern (command window variant of the Pattern command, Circular option)	—
Clean	Removes unused named References such as Blocks or Layers from the drawing (dialog box variant)	Format
-Clean	Removes unused named References such as Blocks or Layers from the drawing (command window variant)	—
ClearLwPolyline	Removes duplicate vertices from lightweight Polylines	—
ClipboardCopy	Copies entities to the clipboard	Edit
ClipDGN	Clips a DGN Underlay at a specified boundary	Modify > Clip
ClipImage	Defines a clipping boundary to hide portions of a referenced image	Modify > Clip
ClipPDF	Clips a PDF Underlay at a specified boundary	Modify > Clip
ClipReference	Defines a clipping boundary to suppress display of portions of a Block or Reference	Modify > Clip
ClipViewport	Clips the display of Viewports on the active Sheet at irregular shapes	Modify > Clip
Close	Exits the drawing but not the program	File
CloseAll	Exits all open drawings but not the program	Window
CloseComponent	Terminates in-place editing of a Block definition or a Reference	Modify > Component
Cloud	Creates revision clouds to indicate that certain areas require or contain revisions (dialog box variant)	Draw
-Cloud	Creates revision clouds to indicate that certain areas require or contain revisions (command window variant)	—
CloudField	Places a QR code on the current drawing	Draw
CloudStorage	Displays the Cloud Storage palette	—
CommandHistory	Opens the separate command history window	View > Display
Commands	Displays the list of all commands	—
CommandWindow	Displays the command prompt area	—
Cone	Creates a three-dimensional solid cone	Solids > Draw
Constraints	Click here for Constraint Commands
ConstraintIcon	Shows, hides, or resets Geometric Constraint icons	Constraints
ConstraintOptions	Sets options for Geometric and Dimensional Constraints	Constraints
ConstraintType	Sets the Dynamic or Annotation type for subsequent Dimensional Constraints	—
ContinueDimension	Continues a linear, angular, or ordinate Dimension from the second extension line of the previous or a selected Dimension	Dimension
ConvertConstraint	Converts associative dimensions to Dimensional Constraints	Constraints > Dimensional Constraints
ConvertEdges	Creates wireframe geometry from the edges of a specified 3D Solid, Surface, Mesh, or Region	Solids > Solid Editing
ConvertOLE	Converts the data of embedded OLE objects to a different type or format	—
ConvertPolyLine	Converts lightweight PolyLines to old-format, heavyweight PolyLines and vice versa	—
ConvertPrintStyles	Converts a color-dependent PrintStyle to a named PrintStyle or vice versa	—
Copy	Duplicates entities	Modify
Copy@	Copies entities with a specified reference point to the clipboard	Edit
CopyHistory	Copies the command history to the clipboard	—
CopyLink	Copies the current view of the drawing to the clipboard	—
CopyNested	Duplicates drawing entities that are contained in a Block or a Reference and places copies of them at a specified location	Modify
CSIcon	Sets the visibility and position of the coordinate symbol (CS icon)	View > Display > CCS Icon
CSStyle	Manages custom coordinate systems (CCS)	Tools
CustomBlocks	Click here for CustomBlock Commands	—
Customize	Customizes user interface elements such as menus, toolbars, and workspaces	Tools
CustomizeTP	Displays the Customize - Tools Palette dialog box, which lets yu manage tool palettes and palette groups	—
CustomPaperSize	Manages custom paper sizes for built-in printers (PDF, PNG, JPG, SVG, or DWF)	—
Cut	Copies entities to the clipboard and deletes the entities	Edit
Cylinder	Creates a three-dimensional solid cylinder	Solids > Draw

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D Commands

Command	Description	Menu
DataLink	Displays the Data Link Manager dialog box	Insert
DcAligned	Constrains the direct distance between two defining points on entities	Constraints > Dimensional Constraints
DcAngular	Constrains the angle between three constraint points on entities or between two Lines or PolyLine segments, or constrains the total angle of an Arc or curved PolyLine segment	Constraints > Dimensional Constraints
DcDerived	Determines if the constraint controls the geometry or vice versa	—
DcDiameter	Constrains the diameter of a Circle, Arc, or curved PolyLine segment	Constraints > Dimensional Constraints
DcDisplay	Shows or hides Dimensional Constraint entities	Constraints
DcHorizontal	Constrains the horizontal distance between two defining points on entities	Constraints > Dimensional Constraints
DcLinear	Constrains the horizontal or vertical distance between two defining points on entities	—
DcRadial	Constrains the radius of a Circle, Arc, or curved PolyLine segment	Constraints > Dimensional Constraints
DcSmart	Quickly creates Dimensional Constraints by specifying entities	—
DcVertical	Constrains the vertical distance between two defining points on entities	Constraints > Dimensional Constraints
Delete	Removes entities from the drawing	Edit
DeleteConstraint	Removes all constraints from specified entities	Constraints
DeleteLayer	Deletes entities and the layer of selected entities	Format > Layer Tools
DesignResources	Displays the Design Resources palette that lets you navigate to drawing resources and drag content such as Blocks, References, images, and named objects (such as Layers, DimensionStyles, and LineTypes) into the current drawing	Tools
DetachDGN	Detaches DGN Underlays that were attached to the current drawing	—
DetachDrawing	Detaches referenced drawings that were attached to the current drawing	—
DetachImage	Detaches referenced images attached to the drawing	—
DetachLink	Detaches hyperlinks from specified entities	—
DetachPDF	Detaches PDF Underlays that were attached to the current drawing	—
DGNMapping	Opens the DGN Mapping Setups Manager dialog box that lets you create, edit, and delete user-defined DGN mapping setups	—
DGNUnderlayOptions	Controls EntitySnap access and frame visibility for DGN Underlays	—
DiameterDimension	Creates diameter Dimensions for Circles and Arcs	Dimension
DimensionalConstraint	Defines Dimensional Constraints to entities or between constraint points on entities	—
Dimensioning	Click here for Dimensioning Commands
DimensionStyle	Creates and modifies DimensionStyles (dialog box variant)	Format
-DimensionStyle	Creates and modifies DimensionStyles (command window variant)	Format
DInsert	Insert Blocks without creating an instance of the Block into the drawing.	—
DirectionalLight	Inserts a directional, distant light for subsequent rendering	—
DiscardDuplicates	Removes duplicate entities or overlapping parts of entities from the drawing (dialog box variant)	Modify
-DiscardDuplicates	Removes duplicate entities or overlapping parts of entities from the drawing (command window variant)	—
DisplayBlockAttributes	Defines visibility of BlockAttributes	View > Display
DisplayCoords	Tracks pointer movements on the status bar	—
DisplayDialogs	Determines whether to display dialog boxes when you need to specify a file name	—
DisplayFills	Controls fills visibility for wide PolyLines, Solids, Traces, Hatches, and Gradients	—
DisplayImageFrame	Determines whether frames are displayed at the borders of Referenced images	—
DisplayOrder	Changes the display order of drawing entities and inserted images in the drawings	Tools
DisplayQuality	Controls the resolution of circular and curved entities	—
DraftingOptions	Sets drafting options like Snap, Grid, Ortho mode, Polar Guides, EntitySnaps (ESnaps), and EntityTracking (ETrack)	Tools
DraftingStyles	Manages TextStyles, DimensionStyles, RichLineStyles, and TableStyles, and sets styles for use with subsequent commands	—
DrawingBounds	Sets and controls the drawing bounds	—
DrawingCompare	Displays the Drawing Compare palette	Collaborate
DrawingProperties	Displays and edits the standard properties of the current drawing file and creates custom properties for the file	File
DrawingRecovery	Displays the Drawing Recovery Manager palette to let you recover drawings after unexpected system failures	Application Menu > Manage
DrawingSettings	Sets the behavior of drawing commands, the appearance of certain drawing entities, the unit system of the current drawing, and manages Custom Coordinate Systems (CCSs)	—
DrawingStandards	Associates drawing standards to the current drawing, determines the drawing categories to check, and sets notification and audit options	Tools > Standards
DrawingTabs	Shows drawing tabs at the top of the drawing window area	—
DrawingUnits	Converts the unit of measurement used in the current drawing to other drawing units available in the application.	—

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E Commands

Command	Description	Menu
EdgeMesh	Creates a 3D PolygonMesh based on four adjoining edges	Draw > Mesh
EditAnnotation	Edits items such as single-line Text, Dimension text, Leader annotation, and BlockAttribute definitions	Modify > Entity
EditBasePoint	Sets new insertion base points for Block definitions	Modify > Component
EditBlock	Opens the Block Editor	Modify > Entity
-EditBlock	Opens the Block Editor (command window variant)	—
EditBlockAttribute	Modifies BlockAttributes (dialog box variant)	Modify > Entity
-EditBlockAttribute	Modifies BlockAttributes (command window variant)	—
EditBlockAttributeDefinition	Modifies an existing BlockAttribute definition (dialog box variant)	Modify > Entity
-EditBlockAttributeDefinition	Modifies an existing BlockAttribute definition (command window variant)	—
EditComponent	Edits in-place individual entities within Blocks or References	Modify > Component
EditDimension	Edits Dimension text or Dimension extension lines	—
EditDimensionText	Moves and rotates Dimension text	Dimension > Align Text
EditEntityGroup	Adds and removes entities to or from EntityGroups, or renames EntityGroups	Tools > Entity Groups
EditHatch	Modifies an existing Hatch or Fill (dialog box variant)	Modify > Entity
-EditHatch	Modifies an existing Hatch or Fill (command window variant)	—
EditImage	Attaches and detaches images to and from the drawing and manages image References	—
EditIpBlockAttribute	Edits in-place BlockAttribute values	—
EditLength	Lengthens or shortens an entity	Modify
EditMultiLeader	Adds leader lines to, or removes leader lines from MultiLeaders	Modify > Entity
EditNote	Edits Notes (multiline text)	—
EditPattern	Modifies the shape and appearance of associative patterns	Modify
-EditPattern	Lets you modify the shape and appearance of associative patterns (command window variant)	—
EditPolyLine	Edits PolyLines, PolyLine vertices, and 3D PolygonMeshes	Modify > Entity
EditRichLine	Edits intersecting and adjoining RichLines, breaks and welds RichLines, and adds or deletes vertices to or from existing RichLines (dialog box variant)	Modify > Entity
-EditRichLine	Edits intersecting and adjoining RichLines, breaks and welds RichLines, and adds or deletes vertices to or from existing RichLines (command window variant)	—
EditScaleList	Customizes the list of scales for printing, managing PageLayouts, and scaling Viewports in layout Sheets (dialog box variant)	Format
-EditScaleList	Customizes the list of scales for printing, managing PageLayouts, and scaling Viewports in layout Sheets (command window variant)	—
EditSolid	Edits bodies, faces and edges of three-dimensional solid objects	Solids > Solid Editing
EditSpline	Modifies the parameters of a specified spline or converts a spline-fit Polyline to a Spline	Modify > Entity
EditTable	Changes text in a Table cell	Modify > Entity
EditTableCell	Inserts, deletes, merges, or resizes cells, rows, and columns in Tables	Modify > Entity
EditTolerance	Modifies Tolerances (datum indicators and basic dimension notation)	Modify > Entity
EditVertex	Edits 2D PolyLine vertices	—
EditXBlockAttribute	Modifies the BlockAttribute values and properties of inserted Blocks	—
Ellipse	Creates an Ellipse or an Elliptical Arc	Draw
-EmbedDrawing	Embeds dependent objects and styles of Referenced drawings in the drawing	—
EnterPoint	Tool for quick entry of drawing coordinates with precision whenever a point is requested	Tools
EntityGrips	Sets preferences for editing with EntityGrips	—
EntityGroup	Creates a user-defined selection set of entities (dialog box variant)	—
-EntityGroup	Creates a user-defined selection set of entities (command window variant)	—
EntityGroupDisplayMode	Sets options for EntityGroup selection	—
EntitySnap	Sets running EntitySnap modes (dialog box variant)	—
-EntitySnap	Sets running EntitySnap modes (command window variant)	—
Exit	Exits the software	File
Explode	Breaks complex objects into their component entities	Modify
ExplodeBlockX	Explodes Blocks and converts BlockAttribute values to SimpleNotes	Modify > Explode
ExplodeX	Converts Ellipses and Splines into Polylines	—
Export	Saves entities to other file formats	File > Export
ExportBMP	Saves the drawing display to a file in a device-independent bitmap format	—
ExportCorel	Exports the drawing to CorelDRAW or Corel DESIGNER	File > Export
ExportDataSmith	Exports the current 3D drawing to Datasmith file format (*.udatasmith)	—
ExportDGN	Exports the drawing as DGN file	File > Export
-ExportDGN	Exports the drawing as DGN file (command window variant)	File > Export
ExportDrawing	Writes entities, Blocks, or the entire drawing to a new drawing file (dialog box variant)	File > Export
-ExportDrawing	Writes entities, Blocks, or the entire drawing to a new drawing file (command window variant)	—
ExportDXF	Exports the drawing as a DXF file	—
ExportEMF	Saves specified entities to an EMF file (Windows Enhanced Metafile)	—
ExportEPS	Saves the current view of the graphics display to an EPS file (Encapsulated PostScript)	—
ExportJPG	Saves specified entities to a JPEG file	—
ExportPDF	Saves the current view of the graphics display to a PDF file (Portable Document Format)	File > Export
ExportPNG	Saves specified entities to a PNG file (Portable Network Graphics)	—
ExportSAT	Exports solid modeling objects from the drawing to an ACIS SAT file	—
ExportSheet	Exports all visible entities from the active sheet Viewport to the Model space of a new drawing	File > Export
ExportSLD	Stores the current view to a slide file	—
ExportSketchUp	Saves geometric entities to a SketchUp file	—
ExportSTL	Saves 3D solid objects to an STL file (Stereolithography file)	—
ExportSVG	Stores the current view to an SVG file	—
ExportTable	Exports tables in comma separated format (CSV) for use in spreadsheet or database software	—
ExportWMF	Saves specified entities to an WMF file (Windows Metafile)	—
Extend	Extends entities to bounding edges defined by other entities	Modify
ExtractBlockAttribute	Extracts BlockAttribute values of selected Blocks to text files based on a template file defining the data to write (dialog box variant)	—
-ExtractBlockAttribute	Extracts BlockAttribute values of selected Blocks to text files based on a template file defining the data to write (command window variant)	—
ExtractData	Opens the Data Extraction wizard (dialog box variant)	—
-ExtractData	Creates a data extraction table based on a specified data extraction template (command window variant)	—
Extrude	Creates a 3D solid or surface	Solids > Draw

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F Commands

Command	Description	Menu
Face	Creates a 3D face	Draw > Mesh
Field	Creates Fields for annotations that are used to update information such as modification date, drawing name, and author	Insert
FileLocations	Lets you view, set, and edit default paths and/or file names	—
FileManager	Displays the operating system’s file manager	—
FillArea	Fills an area with a solid color or color gradient	Draw
Fillet	Rounds and fillets the edges of entities	Modify
FilletEdges	Rounds the edges of 3D solid objects	Solids > Solid Editing
Find	Finds and replaces Text in Notes, Annotations, and Dimension Text	Edit
Flip	Mirrors and deletes the original entity	—
FlipArrows	Changes the position of dimension arrows	Dimension
FontAlt	Sets an alternate font to use if the original font is not found	—
FreezeLayer	Freezes the Layers of selected entities	Format > Layer Tools
FullScreen	Displays the graphics area as a full screen (without toolbars and palettes)	View

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G Commands

Command	Description	Menu
GcCoincident	Defines a coincident geometric constraint to two points on entities or constrains a point on an entity to an entity	Constraints > Geometric Constraints
GcCollinear	Causes collinear Lines	Constraints > Geometric Constraints
GcConcentric	Causes coincident center points of Arcs, Circles, Ellipses, or Elliptical Arcs	Constraints > Geometric Constraints
GcEqual	Constrains Lines to the same length, or Arcs and Circles to the same radius	Constraints > Geometric Constraints
GcFix	Causes points on entities and entities to maintain fixed positions	Constraints > Geometric Constraints
GcHorizontal	Causes Lines and linear PolyLine segments or pairs of points on entities to be parallel to the X-axis of the current coordinate system	Constraints > Geometric Constraints
GcParallel	Causes two Lines or linear PolyLine segments to be parallel to each other	Constraints > Geometric Constraints
GcPerpendicular	Causes two Lines or linear PolyLine segments to be perpendicular to each other	Constraints > Geometric Constraints
GcSymmetric	Causes two entities or points on entities to lie symmetrically with respect to a symmetry line	Constraints > Geometric Constraints
GcSmooth	Causes a Spline to constitute fluid geometric continuity with another Spline, Arc, Line, or PolyLine	Constraints > Geometric Constraints
GcTangent	Causes one entity to be tangent to another	Constraints > Geometric Constraints
GcVertical	Causes Lines and linear PolyLine segments or pairs of points on entities to be parallel to the Y-axis of the current coordinate system	Constraints > Geometric Constraints
GeometricConstraint	Defines Geometric Constraints for one or two entities	—
Gesture	Customizes mouse gestures	Tools
GetAngle	Measures angles between two line or polyline segments	Tools > Inquiry
GetArea	Calculates the area and perimeter of entities or of defined areas	Tools > Inquiry
GetDistance	Measures the distance and angle between two points	Tools > Inquiry
GetMassproperties	Calculates and displays the mass properties of 3D solids and regions	Tools > Inquiry
GetProperties	Displays information about selected entities	Tools > Inquiry
GetStatus	Displays status information about settings and memory usage of the drawing	—
GetTime	Displays time related statistics about the drawing and lets you turn on or off, or reset a timer	—
GetXY	Displays the coordinate values of a location	Tools > Inquiry
GoToStart	Displays the Start Page	—
Gravity	Determines the size of the EntitySnap target box	—
Grid	Turns the grid display on or off and sets other grid options	—

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H Commands

Command	Description	Menu
Hatch	Fills a selected boundary with a pattern (dialog box variant)	Draw
-Hatch	Fills a selected boundary with a pattern (command window variant)	—
HatchToBack	Displays all hatches, solid color fills, and gradient color fills behind all the other entities in the drawing.	Tools > Display Order
Helix	Creates 2D spirals and 3D helixes	Draw
Help	Displays online help	Help
Hide3DFindIt	Hides the 3DFindIt palette	—
HideBlockLibrary	Hides the BlockLibrary palette	—
HideBlockStructure	Hides the BlockStructure palette	—
HideCloudStorage	Hides the Cloud Storage palette	—
HideCommandHistory	Closes the command history window	—
HideCommandWindow	Hides the command prompt area	—
HideDesignResources	Hides the Design Resources palette	—
HideDrawingCompare	Hides the Drawing Compare palette	—
HideDrawingRecovery	Hides the Drawing Recovery Manager palette	—
HideDrawingTabs	Hides drawing tabs at the top of the drawing window area	—
HideEntities	Hides specified entities	—
HideFullScreen	Returns from full screen display mode (without toolbars and palettes) to normal display mode	—
HideLayer	Turns off the Layer of the selected entity	Format > Layer Tools
HideLayerManager	Hides the Layers Manager palette	—
HideLightlist	Hides the Lighting palette	—
HideNotifications	Hides the Notifications palette	—
HideParameters	Hides the Parameters palette	—
HidePlugins	Hides the Plugins palette	—
HideProperties	Hides the Properties palette	—
HideReferences	Hides the References palette	—
HideSheetSet	Hides the Sheet Set Manager palette	—
HideToolMatrix	Hides the Tool Matrix	—
HideToolsPalette	Hides the Tools Palette	—
HideView	Creates a hidden line view	View
HideVisualstyles	Hides the Visual Styles Manager palette	—
HorizontalDimension	Creates horizontal linear Dimensions	—
Hyperlink	Attaches a hyperlink to entities or modifies an existing hyperlink (dialog box variant)	Insert
-Hyperlink	Attaches a hyperlink to entities or modifies an existing hyperlink (command window variant)	—

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I Commands

Command	Description	Menu
ImageMenu	Displays custom image menus for command sequences to execute	—
ImageQuality	Determines the display quality of images attached to the drawing	—
Import	Imports drawing files created by other applications or CAD programs	—
ImportCorel	Imports a CorelDRAW or Corel DESIGNER file into the drawing	File > Import
ImportDGN	Inserts content from DGN files (DesiGN files) as Blocks into drawings	File > Import
ImportDWF	Inserts the specified DWF file	—
ImportDXF	Opens the selected DXF file in a separate drawing window	File > Import
ImportPDF	Inserts content from Adobe® PDF files as Blocks into the drawing (all or selected pages from multiple page PDF documents)	Insert
ImportSAT	Reads an .sat file and inserts the contained ACIS solid objects into the drawing	—
ImportSTEP	Reads an .stp file and inserts the contained ACIS solid objects into the drawing	File > Import
ImportSTL	Reads an .stl file and inserts the contained ACIS solid objects into the drawing	File > Import
ImportSTLAsMesh	Imports stereolithography files (STL) and inserts the contained geometry as subdivision mesh objects (SubDMeshes) into the drawing	—
ImportSVG	Imports an SVG file into the active drawing	File > Import
InfiniteLine	Draws an infinite construction line	Draw
InsertBlock	Inserts a Block or another drawing (dialog box variant)	Insert
-InsertBlock	Inserts a Block or another drawing (command window variant)	—
InsertBlockN	Inserts multiple copies of a Block or Reference in a pattern, arranged in rows and columns	—
InsertObject	Displays data from other programs in drawings (such as text documents, spreadsheets, or images)	Insert
-InsertReference	Inserts dependent objects and styles of referenced drawings into the drawing	—
InsertShape	Inserts a shape from a shape file into the drawing	Draw > Shape
Interfere	Checks interferences within a solid model	Solids > Solid Editing
Intersect	Creates regions or 3D solids from the intersection regions or of 3D solids	Solids > Solid Editing
IsolateEntities	Isolates specified entities by hiding all other entities	—
IsolateLayer	Isolates the Layers of selected entities	Format > Layer Tools
IsometricGrid	Controls the isometric plane (Left, Right, or Top) when using isometric snap	—

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J Commands

Command	Description	Menu
JoggedDimension	Creates jogged radius Dimensions for Circles and Arcs	Dimension
JustifyText	Changes the justification of text entities	—

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L Commands

Command	Description	Menu
Language	Sets the language to communicate with the software	—
Layer	Controls Layers and Layer properties with the Layers Manager palette	Format
-Layer	Controls Layers and Layer properties (command window variant)	—
LayerDialog	Opens the legacy Layers Manager dialog box which has been replaced by the Layer Manager palette (dialog box variant)	—
LayerPalette	Controls Layers and Layer properties with the Layers Manager palette	—
LayerPreview	Previews the content of layers one by one for a set of specified layers	Format > Layer Tools
LayersDGN	Controls the layer visibility of a DGN Underlay	Format
LayersPDF	Controls the layer visibility of a PDF Underlay	Format
LayerState	Saves, restores, and manages configurations of Layer properties and states	Format > Layer Tools
Leader	Draws Leader lines which connect annotations to drawing entities	—
Light	Creates a Light in the drawing	—
Lightlist	Displays the Lighting palette	—
Line	Creates straight line segments	Draw
LinearDimension	Creates a linear Dimension	Dimension
LinearPattern	Creates copies of specified entities in a linear matrix (command window variant of the Pattern command, Linear option)	—
LineColor	Sets the LineColor for new entities (dialog box variant)	Format
-LineColor	Sets the LineColor for new entities (command window variant)	—
LineScale	Sets the global LineStyle scale factor	—
LineStyle	Creates, loads, and sets LineStyles (dialog box variant)	Format
-LineStyle	Creates, loads, and sets LineStyles (command window variant)	—
LineWeight	Sets LineWeight options (dialog box variant)	Format
-LineWeight	Sets LineWeight options (command window variant)	—
LoadApplication	Loads applications for use in the program	Tools
LoadCustomization	Adds or removes partial customization files to or from the main customization file	—
LoadDotNetApplication	Loads .NET applications (Dot Net applications) for use in the program	—
LoadMenu	Changes the main customization file	—
LoadScript	Executes a sequence of commands from a script	Tools
LoadShape	Loads shape files for use by the Shape command	Draw > Shape
LockInterface	Locks the location of docked and floating toolbars	—
LockLayer	Locks the Layers of selected entities	Format > Layer Tools
Loft	Creates a three-dimensional solid by lofting between existing cross sections	Solids > Draw
LogFileOff	Deactivates recording command executions	—
LogFileOn	Activates recording command executions	—

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M Commands

Command	Description	Menu
MakeBlock	Creates a Block from selected entities (dialog box variant)	Draw > Block
-MakeBlock	Creates a Block from selected entities (command window variant)	—
MakeBlockAttribute	Creates a BlockAttribute definition (dialog box variant)	Draw > Block
-MakeBlockAttribute	Creates a BlockAttribute definition (command window variant)	—
MakeFlatSnapshot	Creates a flat representation of 3D solid objects, projected to the X-Y plane of the drawing (dialog box variant)	Solids > Solid Editing
-MakeFlatSnapshot	Creates a flat representation of 3D solid objects, projected to the X-Y plane of the drawing (command window variant)	—
MakeSlideLibrary	Creates a catalog of slide files in a slide library file for use in image menus	—
ManageCellContents	Manages the content of a cell with more than one content	—
MarkDivisions	Places evenly spaced point entities or Blocks along the length or perimeter of an entity	Draw > Point
MarkLengths	Places point entities or Blocks at measured intervals on an entity	Draw > Point
Mask	Covers existing entities with a blank area	Draw
MatchLayer	Changes the Layer of selected entities to match a destination Layer	Format > Layer Tools
MeasureGeometry	Measures distances, radius, angles, and areas within a single command	Tools > Inquiry
MergeLayer	Merges one or more Layers to a destination Layer (dialog box variant)	Format > Layer Tools
-MergeLayer	Merges one or more Layers to a destination Layer (command window variant)	—
Mesh	Creates a 3D PolygonMesh	Draw > Mesh
Migration	Migrates profiles, preferences, file location settings, and UI customizations from a previous version of the software	—
Mirror	Creates a mirror image copy of entities	Modify
Mirror3D	Creates a mirror image of entities about a plane in 3D space	Modify > 3D Operations
MirrorHatch	Determines whether hatches and gradient fills are reflected or retain their pattern direction when you apply Mirror and Flip commands	—
Model	Toggles from a Sheet tab to the Model tab	—
ModelBackgroundColor	Sets the background color for the graphics area	—
ModelMode	Toggles from sheet workspace to a model workspace on Sheets	—
Modify	Changes the properties of drawing entities	—
ModifyProperties	Changes the Layer, LineColor, LineStyle, LineScale, transparency, and thickness of entities	—
Move	Displaces entities a specified distance in a specified direction	Modify
MoveDimensionText	Moves Dimension text	—
MultiLeader	Creates MultiLeaders based on MultiLeaderStyles	Dimension
MultiLeaderStyle	Creates and manages MultiLeaderStyles	Format

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N Commands

Command	Description	Menu
NavigateTP	Displays a specified tool palette or palette group in the Tool Palettes	—
New	Creates a new drawing file	File
NewDimensionStyle	Creates a new dimension style from a specified dimension	—
NewSheetSet	Displays the Create Drawing Sheet Set wizard	—
Nontargetlight	Creates a free Nontargetlight (a light without a target)	—
Note	Creates Text entities (dialog box variant)	Draw > Text
-Note	Creates Text entities (command window variant)	—
NoteOptions	Sets preferences for text editing with the Note and SimpleNote commands	—
Notifications	Displays the Notifications palette	Collaborate > Utilities

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O Commands

Command	Description	Menu
ObliqueDimension	Modifies the orientation of existing linear Dimensions	—
Offset	Offsets linear entities in parallel orientation	Modify
OffsetEdges	Creates 2D entities from the boundary of a 3D solid or surface	Solids > Solid Editing
Open	Opens an existing drawing file	File
OpenOLE	Opens OLE objects for modification	—
OpenReference	Opens a Referenced drawing in a new drawing window	Tools
OpenSheetSet	Opens the specified drawing sheet set in the Sheet Set Manager	File > Sheet
OpenWebpage	Displays the specified Web site	—
Options	Configures program operating parameters	Tools
OrdinateDimension	Creates ordinate point Dimensions	Dimension
Ortho	Constrains the pointer so it moves parallel to the axes of the current coordinate system	—
OSCalc	Opens the standard calculator of the operating system you use	—
OverrideDimensionStyle	Overrides DimensionStyle variables	Dimension

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P Commands

Command	Description	Menu
PackAndGo	Creates a package containing the current drawing and its dependent files such as References, referenced images, referenced PDF files, font files, font mapping files, PrintStyle files, and Print Configuration files (dialog box variant).	File > Export
-PackAndGo	Creates a package containing the current drawing and its dependent files such as References, referenced images, referenced PDF files, font files, font mapping files, PrintStyle files, and Print Configuration files (command window variant).	—
PageLayout	Sets print and plot defaults	File
PageLayoutIn	Imports user-defined PageLayouts contained in other drawing files into the current drawing (dialog box variant)	—
-PageLayoutIn	Imports user-defined PageLayouts contained in other drawing files into the current drawing (command window variant)	—
Pan	Moves the drawing display in the active View Tile (dynamic pan)	View > Pan
-Pan	Moves the drawing display in the active View Tile by pointing a displacement	View > Pan
PanDown	Pans down	View > Pan
PanLeft	Pans left	View > Pan
PanRight	Pans right	View > Pan
PanUp	Pans up	View > Pan
ParallelDimension	Creates an aligned linear Dimension	Dimension
Parameters	Shows the Parameters palette to create and edit Constraint expressions and values (dialog box variant)	Constraints
-Parameters	Creates and edits Constraint expressions and values (command window variant)	—
Paste	Inserts data from the clipboard	Edit
PasteAsBlock	Inserts entities from the clipboard as Block	Edit
Paste@SourcePosition	Pastes entities from the OS clipboard using the coordinates of the source drawing	Edit
PasteSelected	Pastes entities from the OS clipboard by specifying a format	Edit
PathPattern	Command window variant of the Pattern command, Path option	—
Pattern	Creates multiple copies of entities in a pattern (dialog box variant)	Modify
-Pattern	Creates multiple copies of entities in a pattern (command window variant)	—
Pattern3D	Creates a linear or circular pattern of entities in 3D space	Modify > 3D Operations
PauseScript	Causes a timed pause within a script	—
PDFUnderlayOptions	Controls EntitySnap access and frame visibility for PDF Underlays	—
PlaneSurf	Creates rectangular planar surfaces	Solids > Draw
PlanView	Sets plan view to construction plane	—
Plugins	Manages loaded plugins on the Plugins palette	—
Point	Creates a point entity	Draw
PointFormat	Defines the type and size of point entities	Format
PointLight	Creates a pointlight	—
PolyFace	Creates a 3D polyface mesh vertex by vertex	—
Polygon	Creates an equilateral closed PolyLine	Draw
PolyLine	Creates 2D PolyLines	Draw
PolyLine3D	Creates a 3D PolyLine of straight line segments in 3D space	Draw
PolySolid	Draws 3D solid objects in the shape of a polygonal walls	Solids > Draw
PowerTrim	Trims multiple, adjacent entities by dragging the pointer across each entity	Modify
Preview	Shows a preview for printing the drawing (dialog box variant)	File
-Preview	Shows a preview for printing the drawing (command window variant)	—
Print	Plots the drawing to a plotter, printer, or file (dialog box variant)	File
-Print	Plots the drawing to a plotter, printer, or file (command window variant)	—
PrintStamp	Prints or plots a printstamp with the drawing output (dialog box variant)	—
-PrintStamp	Prints or plots a printstamp with the drawing output (command window variant)	—
PrintStyle	Manages named PrintStyles (dialog box variant)	—
-PrintStyle	Manages named PrintStyles (command window variant)	—
Profiles	Stores individual profiles based on specified settings and manages profiles	—
Properties	Displays the Properties palette to change drawing entity properties	—
PropertyPainter	Applies properties from one entity to selected entities	Modify
PushPull	Modifies 3D solid objects or bounded areas by extrusion	Solids > Draw
Pyramid	Creates a three-dimensional solid pyramid	Solids > Draw

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Q Commands

Command	Description	Menu
QuickGroup	Quickly creates EntityGroups	Tools > Enitity Groups
QuickModify	Copies, moves, rotates, and scales entities in one operation	Modify
QuickPrint	Prints the current view of a drawing to the printer that is set as the default output device	—
QuickUngroup	Quickly ungroups EntityGroups	Tools > Enitity Groups

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R Commands

Command	Description	Menu
RadiusDimension	Creates radial Dimensions for Circles and Arcs	Dimension
Ray	Draws semi-infinite construction lines	Draw
Rebuild	Rebuilds the drawing and refreshes the active View Tile	View
RebuildAll	Rebuilds the drawing and refreshes all View Tiles	View
RebuildDimension	Updates Dimensions with the active DimensionStyle	Dimension
RebuildField	Manually updates Fields in specified annotations	Insert
Recover	Repairs damaged drawings	File
Rectangle	Creates a rectangular PolyLine	Draw
Redefine	Restores built-in commands that have been undefined using the Undefine command	—
RedefineBasePoint	Sets a new base point for Blocks	—
Redo	Reverses the effects of a previous U or UndoN command	Edit
RedoN	Reverses last or all previous U and UndoN commands	—
References	Displays the References palette	Tools
-References	Controls and manages Referenced drawings	—
ReferenceToBack	Displays DWG, Image, PDF, or DGN references behind all the other entities	Tools > Display Order
Refresh	Refreshes the display of the active View Tile	—
RefreshAll	Refreshes the display of all currently open View Tiles	View
Region	Converts an entity enclosing an area into a Region	Draw
RelateDimension	Reestablishes the relation of specified Dimensions to entities	Dimension
RemoveSignature	Removes an existing digital signature from the current drawing	—
Rename	Changes the names of objects (dialog box variant)	Format
-Rename	Changes the names of objects (command window variant)	—
Repeat	Repeats a specified command	—
ReplaceDimensionText	Modifies the Dimension text value	—
ReplaceNew	Replaces the current drawing with an empty one	—
ReplaceOpen	Replaces the current drawing with a specified one	—
ReplaceRecover	Replaces the current drawing with a recovered one	—
ResetBlock	Resets Dynamic Block references to the default values of the Block definition	—
ResetDimensionText	Undoes the movement of Dimension text	—
ResetOLE	Resets OLE objects to their original size	—
ResumeScript	Resumes an interrupted script execution	—
Revolve	Creates a 3D solid or surface by revolving a 2D object about an axis	Solids > Draw
RevolvedMesh	Creates a rotated surface about a specified axis	Draw > Mesh
RichLine	Creates RichLines	Draw
RichLineStyle	Creates and manages RichLineStyles	Format
Ring	Creates a filled Circle or Ring	Draw
RollView	Rotates the view in 3D space	View > 3D Orbit
RollViewAutoTarget	Determines how to detect the target point for RollView commands	—
RollViewCenter	Sets the center of rotation for constraint orbit view and starts rotation	View > 3D Orbit
RollViewContinuous	Rotates the view in 3D space with continuous motion about a specified pivot point	View > 3D Orbit
RollViewFree	Rotates the view in 3D space without constraining roll	View > 3D Orbit
RollViewHorizontal	Swivels the view in 3D space horizontally (left and right) about an imaginary vertical axis	View > 3D Orbit
RollViewVertical	Tilts the view in 3D space vertically (up and down) about an imaginary horizontal axis	View > 3D Orbit
Rotate	Rotates entities about a base point	Modify
Rotate3D	Moves entities about a 3D axis	Modify > 3D Operations
RotatedDimension	Creates rotated linear Dimensions	—
RotateDimensionText	Rotates Dimension text	—
RuledMesh	Creates a ruled surface between two curves	Draw > Mesh

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S Commands

Command	Description	Menu
Save	Saves the drawing under the current file name or a specified name	File
SaveAll	Saves all open drawings	—
SaveAs	Saves an unnamed drawing with a file name or renames the current drawing	File
SaveComponent	Saves modifications done during in-place editing of Block defintions or References and exits Component editing mode	Modify > Component
SaveToCloudStorage	Saves the current drawing to Cloud Storage	—
Scale	Enlarges or reduces specified entities equally in the X, Y, and Z directions	Modify
ScaleText	Enlarges or reduces specified text entities	—
ScriptN	Repeats script execution	—
Section	Creates cross section planes of 3D solids	Solids > Solid Editing
Select	Places selected entities in the ‘Previous’ selection set	—
SelectAll	Selects all drawing entities for subsequent modification commands	Edit
SelectionBox	Defines the display size in pixels of the pointer used to select entities	—
SelectionFilter	Determines a list of requirements that drawing entities must meet to be included in a selection set	—
SelectMatching	Selects drawing entities of the same type and with shared properties for subsequent commands	—
SetByLayer	Changes property overrides of specified entities to ByLayer	—
SetFieldDisplay	Specifies whether Fields display with a gray background in annotations	—
SetVariable	Lists or sets the values of system variables	—
Shade	Shades the drawing model	—
-ShadeView	Determines the ShadeView mode	—
Sheet	Create, copy, rename, or delete Sheet tabs (layout mode to set up a printout)	File
SheetMode	Toggles from a model workspace to sheet workspace on Sheets	—
SheetSet	Displays the Sheet Set Manager palette	Tools
Shell	Executes utility programs or accesses normal operating system (OS) commands in the OS shell	—
ShowLayers	Turns on all Layers	Format > Layer Tools
ShowLicense	Displays the license agreement	Help
ShowStartPage	Displays the Licensing dialog box	—
SignFile	Adds a digital signature to the drawing	—
SimpleNote	Creates single line text	Draw > Text
-SimpleNote	Displays Text on screen you enter it	—
SimplePolygon	Creates an equilateral closed PolyLine	—
Sketch	Creates freehand lines	Draw
Slice	Slices 3D solids with a plane or surface	Solids > Solid Editing
SmartBMP	Saves a specified view of the drawing to a bitmap (BMP) file	—
SmartCalculator	Displays the SmartCalculator palette	Tools
SmartDimension	Creates Dimensions with a dimension type determined by the entity selected	Dimension
SmartLeader	Draws Leader lines and annotations	Dimension
SmartNew	Starts a new drawing with the default template drawing	—
SmartOpen	Opens a drawing specified at the command prompt	—
SmartSelect	Creates entity selections based on filtering criteria	—
Snap	Restricts pointer movements and pointing to the drawing to specified intervals	—
Solid	Creates solid-filled 2D faces	Draw > Mesh
SpaceDimension	Adjusts the space between parallel linear or concentric angular dimensions that overlap or are not equally spaced	—
SpellCheck	Checks the spelling of Text in the drawing	—
Sphere	Creates a three-dimensional solid sphere	Solids > Draw
Spline	Creates quadratic or cubic Spline (NURBS) curves	Draw
Split	Deletes parts of entities or splits entities in two	Modify
Split@Point	Splits an entity into two pieces at a specified split point	—
Split@Multiple	Splits multiple entities using other entities as cutters	—
SplitDimension	Splits dimension and extension lines of Dimension entities where they intersect other entities. Also joins split dimension and extension lines.	Dimension
SpotLight	Inserts a spotlight into the drawing	—
StackOptions	Sets the alignment and size for stacked text in annotations	—
Stretch	Moves or stretches entities	Modify
StyleManager	Opens the PrintStyles folder	—
Subtract	Creates a composite region or a 3D solid by subtraction	Solids > Solid Editing
Sweep	Creates unique solid primitives or surfaces by sweeping existing two-dimensional entities along a path	Solids > Draw
SwitchArea	Switches Between Model and Sheet Tabs	—
SystemOptions	Determines general operating options	—

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T Commands

Command	Description	Menu
Table	Creates a Table in the drawing (dialog box variant)	Draw
-Table	Creates a Table in the drawing (command window variant)	—
TableStyle	Creates and manages TableStyles	Format
TabulatedMesh	Creates a tabulated surface from a path curve and a direction vector	Draw > Mesh
TargetpointLight	Creates a targetpointlight	—
TextStyle	Creates or modifies TextStyles and sets the active TextStyle (dialog box variant)	Format
-TextStyle	Creates or modifies TextStyles and sets the active TextStyle (command window variant)	—
TextToFront	Displays text, dimensions, leaders, or all annotations in front of all the other entities	Tools > Diaplay Order
ThawLayers	Thaws all Layers	Format > Layer Tools
Thicken	Create a 3D solid from a surface by thickening it	Solids > Solid Editing
TInsert	Inserts a block in a table cell (dialog box variant)	—
-TInsert	Inserts a block in a table cell (command window variant)	—
ToActiveLayer	Changes the Layers of specified entities to the active Layer	Format > Layer Tools
Tolerance	Creates Tolerances (datum indicators and basic dimension notation)	Dimension
Toolbars	Displays and hides toolbars (dialog box variant)	—
-Toolbars	Displays and hides toolbars (command window variant)	—
ToolMatrix	Displays the Tool Matrix	—
ToolsPalette	Displays the Tools Palette	Tools
Torus	Creates a three-dimensional toroid solid	Solids > Draw
Trace	Draws a Trace	—
Trapezoid	Creates a trapezoid 2D PolyLine	—
Trim	Trims entities at a cutting edge defined by other entities	Modify

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U Commands

Command	Description	Menu
U	Reverses the most recent command	Edit
UIProfile	Manages user interface profiles	—
UIStyle	Switches between the dark and the light color theme for user interface elements	—
Undefine	Disables a built-in command	—
Undelete	Restores deleted entities	—
UndoLayer	Restores previous Layer settings	Format > Layer Tools
UndoN	Reverses the effect of commands	—
Union	Creates a composite region or solid by addition	Solids > Solid Editing
UnisolateEntities	Shows entities that were hidden with the IsolateEntities or HideEntities commands	—
UnisolateLayer	Undoes Layer isolation	Format > Layer Tools
UnitSystem	Sets coordinate and angle display formats and precision (dialog box variant)	Format
-UnitSystem	Sets coordinate and angle display formats and precision (command window variant)	—
UnloadCustomization	Unloads partial customization files	—
UnlockLayer	Unlocks locked Layers	Format > Layer Tools
UnrelateDimension	Dissolves the relation of specified Dimensions to entities	—
UpdateBlockAttributes	Updates all instances of Blocks in the drawing with new or modified BlockAttributes	—
UpdateDataLink	Updates data from an established external data link	—
UserPreferences	Defines drafting options, mouse options, and alias commands	—

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V Commands

Command	Description	Menu
VerifyDimensions	Verifies all measurements of related Dimensions in the drawing	—
VerifyStandards	Verifies that the drawing conforms to industry, corporate, and custom standards	Tools > Standards
VerifySignature	Checks the digital signature of a drawing for authentication	—
VersionHistory	Displays the Version History palette	Collaborate
VerticalDimension	Creates vertical linear Dimensions	—
ViewDirection	Sets the viewing direction for a 3D view of the drawing	—
ViewNavigator	Turns the View Navigator on and off and controls where it displays	View > Display
Viewport	Creates and controls Viewports on Sheet tabs	—
-Viewport	Creates and controls single or multiple Model View Tiles or Sheet Viewports (command window variant)	—
ViewportLayer	Controls Layer visibility in Viewports on Sheets	—
Views	Saves, restores and manages user-defined model and Sheet views, and preset views (dialog box variant)	View
-Views	Saves, restores and manages user-defined model and Sheet views, and preset views (command window variant)	—
ViewSlide	Displays a slide file in the graphics area	—
ViewTiles	Creates and controls single or multiple Model ViewTiles or Sheet Viewports (dialog box variant)	View > View Tiles
VisualStyles	Displays the Visual Styles Manager palette	View > Visual Styles
-VisualStyles	Lets you display the list of available visual styles and specify the current one (command window variant)	—
VoiceNote	Records audio notes and replays them in drawings as needed	Insert
VSTA	Records, edits, and runs VSTA macros (command window variant)	—
VSTAManager	Records, edits, and runs VSTA macros (dialog box variant)	Tools

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W Commands

Command	Description	Menu
WebHelp_On	Disables the Online Help as the default help option and opens the ARES Help window.	—
WebHelp_Off	Enables the Online Help as the default help option and opens it in the browser.	—
Wedge	Creates a three-dimensional solid with a sloped face tapering along the X axis	Solids > Draw
Weld	Joins two entities into a single entity	Modify
Windows	Lets you cascade and tile windows	Window

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Z Commands

Command	Description	Menu
Zoom	Increases or decreases the visible part of the drawing	View
ZoomBack	Zooms to previous view	View > Zoom
ZoomDynamic	Zooms the drawing at realtime (dynamic zoom)	View > Zoom
ZoomFactor	Zooms by a factor	View > Zoom
ZoomFit	Zooms to the drawing extents	View > Zoom
ZoomIn	Zooms in to the drawing	View > Zoom
ZoomOut	Zooms out from the drawing	View > Zoom
ZoomWindow	Zooms to a region of the drawing specified by a box	View > Zoom
ZPlane	Sets elevation and thickness of new drawing entities	—

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DIMENSIONING COMMANDS

Command	Description	Menu
3PointAngleDimension	Creates an angular Dimension based on three points	—
4PointAngleDimension	Creates an angular Dimension based on four points	—
AngleDimension	Creates an angle Dimension	Dimension
ArcLengthDimension	Creates an arc length Dimension	Dimension
BaselineDimension	Continues a linear, angular, or ordinate Dimension from the baseline of the previous or specified Dimension	Dimension
CenterMark	Creates a center mark or center lines for Circles and Arcs	Dimension
ContinueDimension	Continues a linear, angular, or ordinate Dimension from the second extension line of the previous or a specified Dimension	Dimension
DiameterDimension	Creates diameter Dimensions for Circles and Arcs	Dimension
DimensionStyle	Creates and modifies DimensionStyles (dialog box variant)	Format
-DimensionStyle	Creates and modifies DimensionStyles (command window variant)	—
EditDimension	Edits Dimension text or Dimension extension lines	—
EditDimensionText	Moves and rotates Dimension text	Dimension > Align Text
EditMultiLeader	Adds leader lines to, or removes leader lines from MultiLeaders	Modify > Entity
EditTolerance	Modifies Tolerances (datum indicators and basic dimension notation)	Modify > Entity
FlipArrows	Changes the position of dimension arrows	—
HorizontalDimension	Creates horizontal linear Dimensions	—
JoggedDimension	Creates jogged radius Dimensions for Circles and Arcs	Dimension
Leader	Draws Leader lines which connect annotations to drawing entities	—
LinearDimension	Creates a linear Dimension	Dimension
MoveDimensionText	Moves Dimension text	—
MultiLeader	Creates MultiLeaders based on MultiLeaderStyles	Dimension
MultiLeaderStyle	Creates and manages MultiLeaderStyles	Format
ObliqueDimension	Modifies the orientation of existing linear Dimensions	—
OrdinateDimension	Creates ordinate point Dimensions	Dimension
OverrideDimensionStyle	Overrides DimensionStyle variables	Dimension
ParallelDimension	Creates an aligned linear Dimension	Dimension
RadiusDimension	Creates radial Dimensions for Circles and Arcs	Dimension
RebuildDimension	Updates Dimensions with the active DimensionStyle	Dimension
RelateDimension	Reestablishes the relation of specified Dimensions to entities	Dimension
ReplaceDimensionText	Modifies Dimension text value	—
ResetDimensionText	Undoes the movement of Dimension text	—
RotatedDimension	Creates rotated linear Dimensions	—
RotateDimensionText	Rotates Dimension text	—
SmartDimension	Creates Dimensions with a dimension type determined by the entity selected	Dimension
SmartLeader	Draws Leader lines and annotations	Dimension
SplitDimension	Splits dimension and extension lines of Dimension entities where they intersect other entities; also joins split dimension and extension lines	Dimension
TextToFront	Displays text, dimensions, leaders, or all annotations in front of all the other entities	Tools > Display Order
Tolerance	Creates Tolerances (datum indicators and basic dimension notation)	Dimension
UnrelateDimension	Dissolves the relation of specified Dimensions to entities	—
VerifyDimensions	Verifies all measurements of related Dimensions in the drawing	—
VerticalDimension	Creates vertical linear Dimensions	—

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CONSTRAINT COMMANDS

Command	Description	Menu
ConstraintIcon	Shows, hides, or resets Geometric Constraint icons	Constraints
ConstraintOptions	Sets options for Geometric and Dimensional Constraints	Constraints
ConstraintType	Sets the Dynamic or Annotation type for subsequent Dimensional Constraints	—
ConvertConstraint	Converts associative dimensions to Dimensional Constraints	Constraints > Dimensional Constraints
DcAligned	Constrains the direct distance between two defining points on entities	Constraints > Dimensional Constraints
DcAngular	Constrains the angle between three constraint points on entities or between two Lines or PolyLine segments, or constrains the total angle of an Arc or curved PolyLine segment	Constraints > Dimensional Constraints
DcDerived	determine if the constraint or the geometry controls the other	—
DcDiameter	Constrains the diameter of a Circle, Arc, or curved PolyLine segment	Constraints > Dimensional Constraints
DcDisplay	Shows or hides Dimensional Constraint entities	Constraints
DcHorizontal	Constrains the horizontal distance between two defining points on entities	Constraints > Dimensional Constraints
DcLinear	Constrains the horizontal or vertical distance between two defining points on entities	—
DcRadial	Constrains the radius of a Circle, Arc, or curved PolyLine segment	Constraints > Dimensional Constraints
DcSmart	Quickly creates Dimensional Constraints by specifying entities	—
DcVertical	Constrains the vertical distance between two defining points on entities	Constraints > Dimensional Constraints
DeleteConstraint	Removes all constraints from specified entities	Constraints
DimensionalConstraint	Defines Dimensional Constraints to entities or between constraint points on entities	—
GcCoincident	Defines a coincident geometric constraint to two points on entities or constrains a point on an entity to an entity	Constraints > Geometric Constraints
GcCollinear	Causes collinear Lines	Constraints > Geometric Constraints
GcConcentric	Causes coincident center points of Arcs, Circles, Ellipses, or Elliptical Arcs	Constraints > Geometric Constraints
GcEqual	Constrains Lines to the same length, or Arcs and Circles to the same radius	Constraints > Geometric Constraints
GcFix	Causes points on entities and entities to maintain fixed positions	Constraints > Geometric Constraints
GcHorizontal	Causes Lines and linear PolyLine segments or pairs of points on entities to be parallel to the X-axis of the current coordinate system	Constraints > Geometric Constraints
GcParallel	Causes two Lines or linear PolyLine segments to be parallel to each other	Constraints > Geometric Constraints
GcPerpendicular	Causes two Lines or linear PolyLine segments to be perpendicular to each other	Constraints > Geometric Constraints
GcSymmetric	Causes two entities or points on entities to lie symmetrically with respect to a symmetry line	Constraints > Geometric Constraints
GcSmooth	Causes a Spline to constitute fluid geometric continuity with another Spline, Arc, Line, or PolyLine	Constraints > Geometric Constraints
GcTangent	Causes one entity to be tangent to another	Constraints > Geometric Constraints
GcVertical	Causes Lines and linear PolyLine segments or pairs of points on entities to be parallel to the Y-axis of the current coordinate system	Constraints > Geometric Constraints
GeometricConstraint	Defines Geometric Constraints for one or two entities	—
HideParameters	Hides the Parameters palette	—
Parameters	Shows the Parameters palette to create and edit Constraint expressions and values (dialog box variant)	Constraints
-Parameters	Creates and edits Constraint expressions and values (command window variant)	—
SetConstraintNameFormat	Specifies how to display the information in the dimensional constraints	—

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CUSTOM BLOCKS COMMANDS

Command	Description	Menu
CBActivity	Creates and applies an activity to a CustomBlock element.	—
CBActivityIcon	Controls the visibility of the activity icons.	—
CBActivityTool	Creates and applies activity to existing CustomBlock element.	—
CBCElement	Applies dimensional constraint parameters to specified entities of a CustomBlock or to convert dimensional constraints to dimensional constraint parameters.	—
CBClose	Closes the Block Editor.	—
CBConvert	Converts a dynamic block into CustomBlocks.	—
-CBConvert	Converts a dynamic block into CustomBlocks.	—
CBCycleOrder	Opens the BasePoint Cycling dialog box.	—
CBElement	Creates a CustomBlock element.	—
CBElementSet	Creates an element and the associated activity at once.	—
CBHide	Sets hidden entities for the visibility state.	—
CBOptions	Displays the Block Editor options.	—
CBSave	Saves the CustomBlock definition under the current name.	—
CBSaveAs	Saves the CustomBlock definition with a specified name.	—
CBShow	Sets visible entities for the visibility state.	—
CBTable	Displays the Block Properties Table dialog box.	—
CBTestBlock	Displays the current Block definition in a test window.	—
CBTestClose	Closes the test window.	—
CBValueTable	Displays the Property Value Table dialog box.	—
CBVisibility	Displays the Visibility States dialog box (dialog box variant).	—
-CBVisibility	Creates, sets, or deletes visibility states of a CustomBlock definition (command window variant).	—
CBWBlockAs	Saves a CustomBlock as a separate drawing file.	—

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BIM COMMANDS

Command	Description	Menu
BIMDimensionChain	Lets you add and remove dimension points from an existing dimension chain	—
BIMAutoAll	Creates annotated and dimensioned 2D DWG drawings, such as plans, sections, and elevations, from the BIM model	—
BIMAutoDimensions	Places all necessary dimensions on all 2D DWG drawings, such as plans, sections, and elevations generated from the BIM model	—
BIMAutoDrawings	Creates all 2D DWG drawings, such as plans, sections, and elevations, from the BIM model	—
BIMAutoLabels	Places all necessary labels on all 2D DWG drawings, such as plans, sections, and elevations generated from the BIM model	—
BIMAutoMaterialsMapping	Maps BIM material names that exist in the loaded BIM file to the material available in the BIM Drawings Materials Styles Library	—
BIMAutoSheets	Places each 2D drawing created from a BIM model on a separate Sheet	—
BIMCallouts	Shows all callouts in the current BIM drawing	—
BIMClippingBox	Shows all clipping boxes in the current BIM drawing	—
BIMDeleteLabel	Deletes all labels of a specified label type	—
BIMDimensionEdit	Lets you add and remove dimension points from an existing dimension chain	—
BIMDimensionStyle	Displays the BIM Style Manager dialog box, which groups the tools necessary for managing dimension chain styles	BIM > Dimension
BIMDrawingClose	Lets you close an open BIM drawing by specifying its index value	—
BIMDrawingOpen	Lets you open a BIM drawing by specifying its index value	—
BIMGridDimension	Creates a dimension chain for a sequence of BIM grid lines	BIM > Grid Lines
BIMGridLines	Adds grid lines to a BIM drawing	BIM > Grid Lines
BIMImport	Imports .ifc and .rvt files and displays their content in the current drawing (dialog box variant)	—
-BIMImport	Imports .ifc and .rvt files to and display their content in the current drawing (command window variant)	—
BIMLabel	Labels BIM entities in a BIM drawing	BIM > Label
BIMLabelLibrary	Displays the Label Library palette, which lists the labels available in the software, grouped according to their category	BIM > Label
BIMLevels	Defines levels in vertical views	BIM > Levels
BIMMatchLines	Adds match lines to overlapping tiles in a BIM drawing	BIM > Match Lines
BIMMaterialLibrary	Displays the BIM Material Library dialog box	BIM > Materials
BIMMaterialMapper	Displays the Material Mapper palette which lets you map BIM material names to the material available in the BIM Drawings Materials Styles Library	BIM > Material
BIMMove	Moves a specified set of BIM entities	BIM > Modify
BIMNavigator	Displays the BIM Navigator palette which groups all tools necessary to import the BIM files and control the visibility of BIM entities in the graphics area	BIM
BIMPublishToPDF	Publishes a BIM drawing to the PDF format	BIM > Publish > Publish to PDF
BIMReplaceLabel	Replaces a label type used in BIM drawings with another type of label from the Label Library	—
BIMSection	Creates section, elevation, and plan drawings from a BIM model	BIM > Drawing
BIMSettings	Opens the BIM Settings page of the Options dialog box	BIM > Drawing
BIMSplitDrawings	Splits a BIM drawing into smaller parts and places each part on a separate sheet	BIM > Drawing > Split drawing

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CLOUD STORAGE COMMANDS

Command	Description	Menu
CloudStorage	Displays the Cloud Storage palette	Collaborate
HideCloudStorage	Hides the Cloud Storage palette	Collaborate
OpenFromCloudStorage	Opens a drawing from Cloud Storage	Collaborate
SaveToCloudStorage	Saves the current drawing to Cloud Storage	Collaborate

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Related Topics

Command Reference: Commands in Pull-down Menu Order