PEDERE, KEN P.
BETMT-1C
Line: Draws a straight line segment between two points.
Usage: Type "LINE" in the command line, specify the start and end
points.
Circle: Draws a circle based on a center point and radius.
Usage: Type "CIRCLE" in the command line, specify the center
point and radius.
Arc: Draws an arc based on a center point, start point, and angle.
Usage: Type "ARC" in the command line, specify the center point,
start point, and angle.
Rectangle: Draws a rectangle based on two corner points.
Usage: Type "RECTANGLE" in the command line, specify the first
and second corner points.
Polyline: Creates a series of connected line or arc segments.
Usage: Type "PLINE" in the command line, specify the vertices of
the polyline.
Trim: Trims objects by removing the parts that extend beyond the
cutting edges.
Usage: Type "TRIM" in the command line, select the objects to
trim, then select the cutting edges.
Extend: Extends objects to meet the boundaries of other objects.
Usage: Type "EXTEND" in the command line, select the objects to
extend, then select the boundary edges.
Offset: Creates parallel copies of objects at a specified distance.
Usage: Type "OFFSET" in the command line, select the object to
offset, specify the distance and side.
Mirror: Creates a mirrored copy of selected objects.
Usage: Type "MIRROR" in the command line, select the objects to
mirror, specify the mirror line.
Rotate: Rotates selected objects around a base point.
Usage: Type "ROTATE" in the command line, select the objects to
rotate, specify the base point and angle.
Scale: Changes the size of selected objects uniformly or non-
uniformly.
Usage: Type "SCALE" in the command line, select the objects to
scale, specify the base point and scale factor.
Move: Moves selected objects to a new location.
Usage: Type "MOVE" in the command line, select the objects to
move, specify the base point and destination point.
Copy: Creates copies of selected objects.
Usage: Type "COPY" in the command line, select the objects to
copy, specify the base point and destination point.
Array: Creates multiple copies of objects in rectangular or polar
patterns.
Usage: Type "ARRAY" in the command line, select the objects to
array, specify the array type, and set the parameters.
Erase: Deletes selected objects.
Usage: Type "ERASE" in the command line, select the objects to
delete.
Fillet: Rounds the edges of two objects where they meet.
Usage: Type "FILLET" in the command line, select the first and
second objects, specify the fillet radius.
Chamfer: Bevels the edges of two objects where they meet.
Usage: Type "CHAMFER" in the command line, select the first and
second objects, specify the distances.
Break: Breaks an object into two at a specified point.
Usage: Type "BREAK" in the command line, select the object to
break, specify the first and second break points.
Join: Joins separate objects into a single polyline or region.
Usage: Type "JOIN" in the command line, select the objects to
join.
Hatch: Fills an enclosed area or selected objects with a hatch
pattern.
Usage: Type "HATCH" in the command line, select the boundary
objects, specify the hatch pattern and settings.
Dimension: Adds dimensions to objects and drawings.
Usage: Type "DIMENSION" in the command line, specify the
dimension type and location.
Text: Adds single-line or multiline text to a drawing.
Usage: Type "TEXT" in the command line, specify the insertion
point and type the text.
Mtext: Adds formatted multiline text to a drawing.
Usage: Type "MTEXT" in the command line, specify the insertion
point and enter the text.
Leader: Creates a leader object with annotation.
Usage: Type "LEADER" in the command line, specify the
arrowhead location and enter the annotation text.
Block: Creates a block definition from selected objects.
Usage: Type "BLOCK" in the command line, specify the base point
and select the objects to include in the block.
Insert: Inserts a block or drawing into the current drawing.
Usage: Type "INSERT" in the command line, select the block or
drawing to insert, specify the insertion point and scale.
Explode: Breaks a block or a compound object into its component
objects.
Usage: Type "EXPLODE" in the command line, select the block or
object to explode.
Layer: Manages layers and their properties.
Usage: Type "LAYER" in the command line, create, modify, or set
properties for layers.
Linetype: Manages linetypes and their properties.
Usage: Type "LTYPE" in the command line, create, modify, or set
properties for linetypes.
Lineweight: Manages lineweights and their properties.
Usage: Type "LWEIGHT" in the command line, set the lineweight
for objects.
Plot: Sets up and controls the plotting or printing of drawings.
Usage: Type "PLOT" in the command line, specify the plotting
options and settings.

Purge: Removes unused objects, layers, linetypes, and other items
from the drawing.
Usage: Type "PURGE" in the command line, select the items to
purge.
Zoom: Adjusts the magnification level of the drawing.
Usage: Type "ZOOM" in the command line, select a zoom option
or specify a scale factor.
Pan: Shifts the view of the drawing in the drawing window.
Usage: Type "PAN" in the command line, specify the new center
point.
Regen: Updates the display of the drawing to reflect changes
made.
Usage: Type "REGEN" in the command line, regenerate the
drawing.
Save: Saves the current drawing.
Usage: Type "SAVE" in the command line, specify the file name
and location.
Open: Opens an existing drawing file.
Usage: Type "OPEN" in the command line, specify the file name
and location.
New: Creates a new drawing.
Usage: Type "NEW" in the command line, specify the template or
default settings.
Undo: Reverses the previous action.
Usage: Type "UNDO" in the command line, undoes the last action.
Redo: Reverses the previous Undo action.
Usage: Type "REDO" in the command line, redoes the last undone
action.
Panorama: Creates a 360-degree panoramic view.
Usage: Type "PANORAMA" in the command line, follow the
prompts to create a panorama.
Render: Creates a realistic rendering of the drawing.
Usage: Type "RENDER" in the command line, specify the rendering
settings and options.
Viewport: Creates a floating viewport for better control of the
view.
Usage: Type "VIEWPORT" in the command line, specify the corner
points of the viewport.
Boundary: Creates a boundary around a specified area.
Usage: Type "BOUNDARY" in the command line, select the objects
or area to create a boundary around.
Measure: Measures distances, angles, areas, and other properties
of objects.
Usage: Type "MEASURE" in the command line, follow the prompts
to measure objects.
Stretch: Stretches selected objects to a specified point.
Usage: Type "STRETCH" in the command line, select the objects to
stretch, specify the base point and destination point.
Align: Aligns objects with respect to a specified point, line, or
other objects.
Usage: Type "ALIGN" in the command line, select the objects to
align, specify the reference points or objects.
Divide: Divides an object or distance into equal parts.
Usage: Type "DIVIDE" in the command line, select the object or
specify the distance to divide, specify the number of divisions.
Measuregeom: Measures geometric properties of objects.
Usage: Type "MEASUREGEOM" in the command line, select the
objects to measure, specify the measurement options.
Group: Groups objects together for easier selection and
manipulation.
Usage: Type "GROUP" in the command line, select the objects to
group.
Ungroup: Dissolves a group, making the individual objects
separate again.
Usage: Type "UNGROUP" in the command line, select the group to
ungroup.
Rotate3D: Rotates objects in 3D space around a specified axis.
Usage: Type "ROTATE3D" in the command line, select the objects
to rotate, specify the rotation axis and angle.
3DORBIT: Adjusts the view in 3D space.
Usage: Type "3DORBIT" in the command line, use the mouse to
orbit the view.
Solid: Creates solid 3D objects such as boxes, cones, spheres, etc.
Usage: Type "SOLID" in the command line, select the type of solid
to create, specify the parameters.
Revolve: Creates a 3D object by revolving a 2D profile around an
axis.
Usage: Type "REVOLVE" in the command line, select the 2D
profile, specify the axis of revolution.
Sweep: Creates a 3D object by sweeping a 2D profile along a path.
Usage: Type "SWEEP" in the command line, select the 2D profile,
specify the path.
Loft: Creates a 3D object by lofting between multiple 2D profiles.
Usage: Type "LOFT" in the command line, select the 2D profiles to
loft between.
Extrude: Extends a 2D shape or surface into a 3D object.
Usage: Type "EXTRUDE" in the command line, select the shape or
surface to extrude, specify the height.
Intersect: Finds the intersection points of two or more objects.
Usage: Type "INTERSECT" in the command line, select the objects
to intersect.
Union: Combines two or more objects into a single object.
Usage: Type "UNION" in the command line, select the objects to
union.
Subtract: Subtracts one or more objects from another object.
Usage: Type "SUBTRACT" in the command line, select the object
to subtract from, then select the objects to subtract.
Interference: Detects interferences between 3D solid objects.
Usage: Type "INTERFERENCE" in the command line, select the
solid objects to check for interferences.
Section: Creates a 2D section object from a 3D solid or surface.
Usage: Type "SECTION" in the command line, select the solid or
surface, specify the section line.
Boundary: Creates a boundary around a 3D region or point cloud.
Usage: Type "BOUNDARY" in the command line, select the 3D
region or point cloud to create a boundary around.
MIRROR3D: Creates a mirrored copy of 3D objects.
Usage: Type "MIRROR3D" in the command line, select the objects
to mirror, specify the mirror plane.
ALIGN: Aligns 3D objects with respect to a specified point, line, or
other objects.
Usage: Type "ALIGN" in the command line, select the 3D objects
to align, specify the reference points or objects.
UCS: Sets or modifies the user coordinate system.
Usage: Type "UCS" in the command line, specify the UCS option
and settings.
DUCS: Sets the drawing's coordinate system to the current UCS.
Usage: Type "DUCS" in the command line, set the drawing's
coordinate system to the current UCS.
PLAN: Switches the current UCS to the World Coordinate System
(WCS).
Usage: Type "PLAN" in the command line, switch the current UCS
to the WCS.
XREF: Attaches an external reference (Xref) to the drawing.
Usage: Type "XREF" in the command line, specify the Xref file and
settings.
BIND: Binds the externally referenced files to the current drawing.
Usage: Type "BIND" in the command line, select the Xrefs to bind.
PURGE: Removes unused named objects, such as layers and block
definitions, from the drawing.
Usage: Type "PURGE" in the command line, select the items to
purge.
LIST: Displays information about selected objects.
Usage: Type "LIST" in the command line, select the objects to list.
QSELECT: Quickly selects objects based on specified criteria.
Usage: Type "QSELECT" in the command line, specify the selection
criteria.
MATCHPROP: Applies the properties of a selected object to other
objects.
Usage: Type "MATCHPROP" in the command line, select the
source object, then select the objects to apply the properties to.
RENDERPRESETS: Manages rendering presets for creating realistic
renderings.
Usage: Type "RENDERPRESETS" in the command line, specify the
preset options and settings.
DIMSTYLE: Manages dimension styles and their properties.
Usage: Type "DIMSTYLE" in the command line, create, modify, or
set properties for dimension styles.
TABLE: Creates a table to organize and present data in the
drawing.
Usage: Type "TABLE" in the command line, specify the table style,
size, and data.
MIRROR: Creates a mirrored copy of selected objects.
Usage: Type "MIRROR" in the command line, select the objects to
mirror, specify the mirror line.
EXPLODE: Breaks a block or a compound object into its
component objects.
Usage: Type "EXPLODE" in the command line, select the block or
object to explode.
INSERT: Inserts a block or drawing into the current drawing.
Usage: Type "INSERT" in the command line, select the block or
drawing to insert, specify the insertion point and scale.
XLINE: Draws an infinite line.
Usage: Type "XLINE" in the command line, specify the start point
and direction.
ELLIPSE: Draws an ellipse or elliptical arc.
Usage: Type "ELLIPSE" in the command line, specify the center
point, major axis, and minor axis.
REGION: Converts selected objects into a 2D region or 3D solid.
Usage: Type "REGION" in the command line, select the objects to
convert.
SPLINE: Creates a smooth curve that passes through or near
specified points.
Usage: Type "SPLINE" in the command line, specify the control
points or fit points.
DIMEDIT: Edits dimension text and properties.
Usage: Type "DIMEDIT" in the command line, select the
dimensions to edit, specify the editing options.
MIRROR: Creates a mirrored copy of selected objects.
Usage: Type "MIRROR" in the command line, select the objects to
mirror, specify the mirror line.
OFFSET: Creates parallel copies of objects at a specified distance.
Usage: Type "OFFSET" in the command line, select the objects to
offset, specify the distance and side.
REGION: Converts selected objects into a 2D region or 3D solid.
Usage: Type "REGION" in the command line, select the objects to
convert.
ARRAY: Creates multiple copies of objects in rectangular or polar
patterns.
Usage: Type "ARRAY" in the command line, select the objects to
array, specify the array type and set the parameters.
EXPLODE: Breaks a block or a compound object into its
component objects.
Usage: Type "EXPLODE" in the command line, select the block or
object to explode.
LAYER: Manages layers and their properties.
Usage: Type "LAYER" in the command line, create, modify, or set
properties for layers.
XLINE: Draws an infinite line.
Usage: Type "XLINE" in the command line, specify the start point
and direction.
ROTATE: Rotates selected objects around a base point.
Usage: Type "ROTATE" in the command line, select the objects to
rotate, specify the base point and angle.

SCALE: Changes the size of selected objects uniformly or non-

uniformly.
Usage: Type "SCALE" in the command line, select the objects to
scale, specify the base point and scale factor.

STRETCH: Stretches selected objects to a specified point.

Usage: Type "STRETCH" in the command line, select the objects to
stretch, specify the base point and destination point.

PEDIT: Edits polyline and 3D polyline objects.

Usage: Type "PEDIT" in the command line, select the polyline to
edit, specify the editing options.

ATTDEF: Defines attributes for a block or an insert.

Usage: Type "ATTDEF" in the command line, specify the attribute
properties.

AREA: Calculates the area and perimeter of objects or enclosed

areas.
Usage: Type "AREA" in the command line, select the objects or
specify the enclosed area.

EXPORT: Saves the drawing in a different file format.

Usage: Type "EXPORT" in the command line, specify the file
format and options.