1. How to set the directory of my drawing projects for VHCAD?
Select "Tools" > "Option", then type users' own directory in "Save files in". (back)

2. What is the function of "Experience Level" in VHCAD?
The "Experience Level" is designed to suit the needs of users from different levels. There are 3 different modes to choose: "Beginner", "Intermediate" and "Advanced". In the "Beginner" mode, commands that are not frequently used are simplified for users to control the panel with ease. Whereas in "Advanced" mode, full commands are available. Users can adjust the levels via "Tools" > "Option". (back)

3. How to install the VHCAD printer?
VHCAD adopts the Windows printing system and allows users to choose among HP, ECAD, Roland, Generic, IOLONE and Xerox drivers. To set up the VHCAD printer, simply install it as in Windows, select VHCADTM installation files and type "\Drivers\Printers\". (back)

4. How to print a drawing?
In "Settings" > "Printers", choose printer and select "Property". Set "Print to port" as "FILE". Users will be prompted to type a file name as printed via VHCAD (back)

5. Does VHCAD support DWG format?
Same as AutoCAD® and AutoCAD® LT, the default format for VHCAD is also "DWG". VHCAD is fully compatible with the files produced from AutoCAD® 2.5 to AutoCAD® 2006, without losing any data. Its compatibility for older version of files is even higher than that of AutoCAD® 2006. (back)

6. Can VHCAD open the DGN drawings produced by MicroStationR?
No. However, Users can convert the "DGN" drawings in MicroStationR into "DXF" format, which is supported by VHCAD. Please note that certain properties of "DGN" format drawings may be disappeared after conversion. (back)

7. Can I use VHCAD to save drawings produced by AutoCAD® into lower version?
Yes. Users can save drawings produced by all versions of AutoCAD® to lower version, including R2000, R14, R13, R12,etc. (back)

8. Can VHCAD open and edit drawings produced by AutoCAD®?
Yes. Users can retrieve drawings produced by all versions of AutoCAD®, including version R2000. (back)

9. Does VHCAD support ADS application?
Yes. Users can use ADS application in VHCAD with some simple compilation. In fact, many well-known 4-D software developers are constantly working on their ADS and C++ application software so that they can perform on the VHCAD platforms. (back)

10. Does VHCAD support AutoLISP?
Yes. VHCAD supports applications written by AutoLISP and hence it can protect users' raw information. Rewrite of AutoCAD® command is not required when executing AutoLISP-scripted programmes in VHCAD. VHCAD also supports DCL in compiling dialogue boxes. (back)

11. Are VHCAD and AutoCAD® similar in their commands design?
The commands in VHCAD are more or less the same as in AutoCAD®. Users can drag and drop menu bars or enter commands according to the requirements. (back)

12. Can VHCAD open an image file?
Yes. VHCAD supports browsing and exporting "WMF, EMF, SLD" files, able to display image files like "BMP, GIF, JPG, TIF, PCX" etc and can directly insert a drawing into a "DWG" file. (back)

13. Are there any right click functions in VHCAD?
Yes. For instance, when users enter the command "Entprop", users can drag a layer over another and change its colour by a right-click menu. (back)

14. Does VHCAD support multi-tab?
Yes. Users can browse, compare and edit (e.g. copy and paste) more than one drawing at one time; and with the built-in Drawing Explorer, users can even copy parameters like layers, lines or fonts. Also, designing, drawing and comparing concurrently are possible. (back)

15. How many times can I use "undo" and "redo" in VHCAD?
As many times as users want. (Only one "redo" is possible in AutoCAD®.) (back)

16. Does VHCAD has pantograph functions?
Yes. Users can translate or resize drawings at any time, making users' project more simple and easy. (back)

17. Does VHCAD has a drawing explorer?
Yes. Like Windows Explorer, the built-in Drawing Explorer allows users to preview any drawings and their information such as layers, lines, fonts, and visual angles. Users can even copy and paste between two drawings or convert the drawings into smaller size for easy preview. (back)

18. Can I define some new panels in VHCAD ?
Yes. Only a click is required to build new commands, icons and hot-keys. As VHCAD fully supports the tools option, fonts, footnotes and symbols of AutoCAD®, users can create panels with VHCAD easily. (back)

19. Can I draw paper space drawings with VHCAD?
Yes. Users can both draw and view paper space drawings, select "View" > "Workspaces", just as in AutoCAD®. (back)

20. Can I draw an Xref drawing with VHCAD ?
Yes. Users can both draw and view Xref drawings in the same way as AutoCAD®. (back)

21. Can VHCAD draw and edit a drawing with "attributes" labels?
Yes. Users can do it with VHCAD in the same way as with AutoCAD®. (back)

22. Does VHCAD has hot-keys for faster controls?
Yes. A set of hot-key commands is provided in VHCAD that is similar to AutoCAD® whereby Users can directly edit any hot-keys. (back)

23. Can VHCAD display Chinese characters?
Yes. Users can read different traditional and simplified Chinese fonts in VHCAD like Mingliu and Kaiu. If certain font is illegible in VHCAD, users can simply add that font to the VHCAD folder or change the "Font" directory: select "Tools" > "Option" > "Path/File", then choose font location, which is similar to AutoCAD®. (back)