| Subject | Date Asked |
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| autocad | 11/18/2009 |
Q: I hate math, is autocad for me? All my children are in school and I am trying to determine what to ...
A: Jenny: Don't sweat it. Basic math will do. AutoCAD does the math. Draw a line from any point ...
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| Plot | 11/11/2009 |
Q: How to take printouts for all drawings in one print cammond? Is there any programme for this, ...
A: Yugandhar: None that I know of except one: AutoPlot. It's been around for a long time and I don't ...
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| Text not editable | 11/4/2009 |
Q: Bill, I have been having issues with text not highlighting so you can edit it. This happens to ...
A: Jeff: Please go to my website (shown below) and click on my email icon and send me the drawing. I ...
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| stb color mapping | 11/2/2009 |
Q: Bill, Thanks for the forum. I have a frustration issue with a joint venture project. They have ...
A: Actually, it sounds like you have a good solution. What I am confused on, however, is if you were ...
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| stb color mapping | 11/2/2009 |
Q: Bill, Thanks for the forum. I have a frustration issue with a joint venture project. They have ...
A: Use the PAGESETUP command. You can either start a new page setup or edit an old one. When the ...
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| please | 11/1/2009 |
Q: please what are d steps involved when designing a building using autocad?
A: Moyo: Things might be different in Nigeria, but here in Portland, Oregon, USA, I like to say the ...
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| questions and answers | 10/31/2009 |
Q: sir, Will you send me some questions and their answers related to AutoCAD 2010.
A: Best place is this forum: http://discussion.autodesk.com/forums/forum.jspa?forumID=360 All the ...
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| stb color mapping | 10/30/2009 |
Q: Bill, Thanks for the forum. I have a frustration issue with a joint venture project. They have ...
A: RKENT, SuperMember of CAD Tutor has this to say on the subject: Use the convertctb command in a ...
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| AUTOCAD | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I have autocad 2002 lt. How do I change solid hatch to background or foreground in this version of ...
A: The Draworder command will do it. If you have a lot of hatch patterns and you want to put them in ...
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| command line / lisp mimic | 10/29/2009 |
Q: A colleague mentioned he had seen some software that shows the AutoCAD commnand being displayed in a ...
A: Kev: I don't use a LISP generator myself, but there are a few out there: BeoWolfe Technologies has ...
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| command entry problem | 10/28/2009 |
Q: Sir, instead of entering a command (ex: Line), we can enter simply "l". But sometime it is not ...
A: Sarvenkatg: When this happens, the first thing you need to know is that if ACAD.PGP is in the ...
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| remove double lines in text | 10/26/2009 |
Q: Nice to speak to you again. How are you? I have a question about lisp again. i need a little code ...
A: I got some help on this one: "stevor" submitted the following example code: (defun file_l (fn / ...
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| How to put more space between the dimension text and fraction of an inch at the end of the text? I assume it is a dim variable. | 10/22/2009 |
Q: When dimensioning in architectural format, there is almost no space between the inch and fraction of ...
A: Justin: Do you have DIMFRAC set to 1 or 0? Try 2. That will unstack the fraction in the ...
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| Font | 10/20/2009 |
Q: How could I have two different fonts in one drawing? Because everytime I change the font of one item ...
A: Gilbert: It's very common just to use the text style that comes with AutoCAD by the name of ...
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| grids in model space and paper space | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I am using AutoCad 2008 and drawing a plan of a commercial property with manholes and stormwater ...
A: Ross: Use Model Space for drawing to exact size. Paper space can be used for plotting to a scale. ...
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| grids in model space and paper space | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I am using AutoCad 2008 and drawing a plan of a commercial property with manholes and stormwater ...
A: I am assuming that you have a title block in paper space that you usually use when drawing in ...
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| MView | 9/29/2009 |
Q: ..I created a drawing in AutoCAD 2004 with multiple viewports. I put the first viewport ...
A: No, Mary. Unfortunately there is no magic for this one. It's almost never any good to mix AutoCAD ...
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| CAD Standards | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I just recently got a job as a CAD intern at an architecture firm and I am doing great, but the ting ...
A: CAD standards include what layer we draw walls on, what layer we draw stairs on, what layer we draw ...
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| Command Line | 9/18/2009 |
Q: When I list any object in a drawing the command line displays a the information in a bunch of ...
A: This is a very unusual problem, and not one that I can necessarily blame AutoCAD for. It could be a ...
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| Convertpstyles changes Dimstyle | 9/18/2009 |
Q: my problem is that an drawing from that converted with convertpstyles changes the rotation of text ...
A: IntelliCAD is IntellicAD. AutoCAD is AutoCAD. They are very similar, but not identical. ...
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| Convertpstyles changes Dimstyle | 9/17/2009 |
Q: my problem is that an drawing from that converted with convertpstyles changes the rotation of text ...
A: Klaus: Will it change your dimstyle settings if you use a _. in front of the command? i.e. ...
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| Autolisp program for multiple commands on multiple layouts | 9/16/2009 |
Q: Okay.. here is what I need to do. Rusty and limited on my autolisp. I have several drawings with ...
A: I got some help on this one. Devitg (somehow, that's his name) suggested this long version of code ...
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| importing TIF files | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I have a drawing list and would like to send this information to a excel or word pad as text. this ...
A: José: You can put the image on the clipboard by getting as much of it on screen as you can and then ...
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| Rotated blocks do not work for data extraction | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I have a question. You may try try to duplicate this at your end. Draw a circle and make it a ...
A: This is a normal and documented reaction in the notes of the Autodesk Knowlege Base. On this page: ...
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| Snap ? | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I am working in AutoCAD 2010 as well as it has been 2-3 yrs since I have worked with the software ...
A: Susan: Jumpy curor and crosshairs: My first inclination to the solution to that problem would be to ...
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| autolisp | 8/28/2009 |
Q: i have 8 a4 sheets in a drawing i want to take pdf with autolisp i had written as (command "plot" ...
A: Vivek: Whenever you present a question to us here at AllExperts, you need to tell us what versio of ...
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| PDF's & Wipeouts | 8/26/2009 |
Q: This question goes back to your answer to Judy on May 21st, 2008. You replied that you had edited ...
A: No. You have done everything that I do. Go to my web page (shown below), click on my email icon ...
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| PDF's & Wipeouts | 8/25/2009 |
Q: This question goes back to your answer to Judy on May 21st, 2008. You replied that you had edited ...
A: Eric: The LISP mod is as follows: First search for: "; and set its layer" The code on that line ...
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| Plotting | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I am having trouble plotting multiple copies to our plotter. I can print multiple copies to our ...
A: I am not having this problem, and I haven't ever had this problem as I recall. However, some people ...
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| New printer installation issues | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I am using AutoCAD LT 2007 here at work and we just got a new printer (faster). After the IT guy has ...
A: Calin: Often times people check the plot option "Plot in Background". Frequently users believe that ...
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| using library | 8/15/2009 |
Q: Good morning, I have been away from Autocad for several years and recently got a new job. The new ...
A: Neil: You can still load legacy menu files. If the menu file name is ACAD.mnu, ACAD.mns (but not ...
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| Lisp Routine | 8/14/2009 |
Q: Is there a "routine" that can automatically go through multiple AutoCAD drawing files and change ANY ...
A: James: A batch script utility for multiple drawings can be downloaded here. ...
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| Fonts | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I got a brand new computer, so I installed AutoCAD Architecture 2008 and 2010 on it. I have been ...
A: OK, then. Go into Windows Explorer, browse to C:\WINDOWS\FONTS and look for Arial Narrow ...
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| DWG to PDF - Flatten Xrefs & Wipeouts | 8/6/2009 |
Q: Hoping you can answer this one as I've not been able to find anything on the topic... I have a ...
A: M: I have experienced the same thing with wipeouts covering large portions of the drawing that we ...
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| JPG in AutoCad | 8/6/2009 |
Q: How can I embed a JPG file in a drawing that will "stay" with the drawing when I email it. ...
A: Doug: View the JPG in Internet Explorer. Right click on the image there. Scroll down to "Copy". ...
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| Turning Off Layers which contain blocks | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I have a large number of Blocks, which have been created with some of their components on layer 0, ...
A: Bryan: Autodesk does in fact change they way their commands behave from time to time, and ...
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| Turning Off Layers which contain blocks | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I have a large number of Blocks, which have been created with some of their components on layer 0, ...
A: Bryan What happens when you freeze the layer instead of turning it off? I believe that if you ...
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| Hatching | 7/28/2009 |
Q: Can you thicken up hatch patterns. In other words, make the lines in ANSI31 thicker and bolder ...
A: Printing with STB files ("named" plot styles): 206 different "plot styles" can be assigned per STB ...
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| Gas Linetype (Font not displaying correctly) | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I use a Gas line type in a site plan that I reference into many other drawings. On some of these ...
A: Take a look at the code of my sewer line: *SEWER,SEWER ...
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| FATAL ERROR | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I am an Interior Designer working for a furniture dealership. We run AutoCAD 2008 on Vista, as well ...
A: Joy: These problems can be next to impossible to solve without actually being there, but let me ...
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| Automatic dimensioning of a 2 dimension Autocad File | 7/22/2009 |
Q: Is there any program that can be written for Autocad whereby all dimensions, lines, circles, odd ...
A: Jim: You can use the QDIM command and the BASELINE option. Make sure all your geometry is in a ...
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| Object Snap | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I have a difficulty. While snapping on to a object point which has also a dimension attached to it; ...
A: Ravi: The DRAWORDER command will fix that. Type DRAWORDER (or DR for the alias), Select the ...
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| ACAD MDT 2009 - Administrating | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I am new to ACAD and am my companies admin for this new CAD Tool. How does on roll out an updated ...
A: Gary: The ARG file (the profile file) can be passed around to shared drives on each workstation or ...
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| Changing the motherboard and saving AutoCAD 2006 | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I have signed up for the Autocad Assistance Program and have downloaded 2010 Civil 3D, in the ...
A: Nancy: That's good! Now AutoCAD 2010 Civil 3D should work well. As for the 2006 version, it is no ...
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| LISP routine | 7/8/2009 |
Q: Bill, Another LISP question regarding a routine that I can't get to work. Attached is my most ...
A: Nathan I take a somewhat less complicated approach: (defun c:nodelta (/ alldeltas) (setq ...
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| AutoCAD (2000) problem using Insert Command | 7/2/2009 |
Q: My insert & ddinsert commands suddenly stopped working properly. When I type 'insert' or 'ddinert' ...
A: See if you can do a repair installation using the original installation disk(s) and the Control ...
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| AutoCAD (2000) problem using Insert Command | 7/1/2009 |
Q: My insert & ddinsert commands suddenly stopped working properly. When I type 'insert' or 'ddinert' ...
A: Heidi First, let's go for the obvious. Check your CMDDIA and FILEDIA system variables and make sure ...
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| Autocad | 6/29/2009 |
Q: Subject Dimension editing Question Using Autocad 2000 mechanical I need to show diameter ...
A: Allison: You can also use the Dim subcommand: newtext. But don't use the normal input for the ...
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| acadlt.pgp | 6/22/2009 |
Q: After installing a toolbar symbol catalogue from Simpson Strongtie I lost use of command aliases and ...
A: Colleen: First, go to Options;Profiles and see if Strongtie created a profile there. If so, then ...
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| AutoCAD 2010 and SSE compliant | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I have signed up for the Autocad Assistance Program and have downloaded 2010 Civil 3D, in the ...
A: Nancy I'm afraid this is one that you are going to have to address with the manufacturer of your ...
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| DWG File Size Reduce | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I have dwg file it contains only text. This file size is around 35MB. I want to reduce the file ...
A: S: Have you tried the PURGE command to get rid of unwanted/unused layers, dimension styles, text ...
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| Inserting OLE Objects into AutoCAD 2006/2008 | 6/2/2009 |
Q: Bill, I'm trying to link a Word file that consists of a multi-page table into AutoCAD 2006. Only ...
A: Til: I am also unable to display multiple pages of an OLE Word Document in ACAD 2006. In 2006 and ...
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| xref lisp | 5/20/2009 |
Q: Bill, I apologize for writing so quickly again. I figured out how freeze, thaw, etc. xref ...
A: Nathan: Please send me the drawing. Go to my website (web address below) and click on the email ...
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| xref lisp | 5/19/2009 |
Q: Bill, I apologize for writing so quickly again. I figured out how freeze, thaw, etc. xref ...
A: Nathan: That's OK. So, how about this one: (defun C:XEQ2 (/ ent elist nestent nestlist nentlay) ...
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| LISP routine | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I have been experimenting a little with AutoLISP. I work for an MEP company, using AutoCAD 2009. Our ...
A: Nathan. Is this what you're trying to do? (defun C:XEQ2 (/ ent elist nestent nestlist nentlay) ...
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| Scroll wheel not panning | 5/15/2009 |
Q: the site wouldn't tell me as another follow-up, my mouse is a Microsoft wireless optical mouse 2000, ...
A: Michael: The scroll wheel is supposed to zoom, but pressing the scroll wheel acts as a middle ...
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| autocad | 5/14/2009 |
Q: ! Can you give me some tips on how to draw a contour maps using autocad 2007? Please i need your ...
A: Jhonana Please include the version of AutoCAD you are running. Also, what kind of topographical ...
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| Scroll wheel not | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I read all you responses on how to type in " setvar "mbuttonpan" 1 " and so on but it doesn't seem ...
A: OK. Double check and answer this all in one message: It's a Microsoft Intellimouse Optical Middle ...
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| Scroll wheel not "panning" when pressed | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I read all you responses on how to type in " setvar "mbuttonpan" 1 " and so on but it doesn't seem ...
A: Michael: You didn't mention what brand of mouse you are using, but nevertheless, I'll share this ...
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| autocad | 4/14/2009 |
Q: attributes can't explode?
A: Got your comment when you rated the question. You are correct about NCOPY. If it's invisible, it ...
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| extracting a file from server to autocad | 4/10/2009 |
Q: My friend has a soft copy of x-ray which is taken from one of diagnostic center.what they will do ...
A: Prasanna: When you reference an image, you aren't going to get any dimensions off of the image that ...
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| extracting a file from server to autocad | 4/9/2009 |
Q: My friend has a soft copy of x-ray which is taken from one of diagnostic center.what they will do ...
A: Prasanna: Depending on the file type (JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF) you might be able to do it. If it is an ...
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| Printing issues... | 4/2/2009 |
Q: when I try to print a paperspace template, I have 'A4' written in the top corner, and it shows up in ...
A: Paul: In order to answer this question I need you to do a few things: First, tell me what version of ...
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| copy/paste issues in Civil 3D | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I am having issues in Civil 3D 2009 - whether I am in model or paper space, I will copy something ...
A: I'm going to check on the command name or the interface to see how you get to the right dialog. I ...
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| copy/paste issues in Civil 3D | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I am having issues in Civil 3D 2009 - whether I am in model or paper space, I will copy something ...
A: Well, I have AutoCAD Architecure, and there is a command in there called AECDWGSETUP. It displays a ...
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| copy/paste issues in Civil 3D | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I am having issues in Civil 3D 2009 - whether I am in model or paper space, I will copy something ...
A: Christy: This seems to be a common problem in Civil3D. Matt Kolberg wrote: Open the file in Civil ...
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| Toolbars | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I need to know where (If possible) I can get a printabule printout of all the toolbars and what ...
A: Ed: This answer came from Pat Murnen of Autodesk: If you go into the Getting Started Guide (from ...
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| hidden text in plot | 3/19/2009 |
Q: When I go to plot the edge of my plot has text printed all around it but the text is not in the ...
A: Jeff: One kind of text that doesn't display in the drawing but does display in the plot and seems ...
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| Scaling drawings I recieve to my own scale factor | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I want to change the scale of a drawing I have been sent from a colleague from a scale factor of 3:2 ...
A: Stuart. I need more information here: 1. AutoCAD version 2. Are objects in Model Space (Model Tab) ...
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| Scaling in Paper space | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I want to scale a floor plan on 11x17 paper so that when I send it to the contractor they can print ...
A: Your floor plans might fit, but your title block won't fit right on 11x17 and then on 24x36. ...
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| Window Plotting | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I use AutoCAD at work but i'm confused with the 'Window' function when plotting. I have measured up ...
A: Lewis: No. Window plotting does NOT mess with the scale. Zooming to extents messes a little bit ...
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| text doesn't turns bold in autocad 2000 | 3/3/2009 |
Q: My text is bold if you look with text editor but not in model/vieuwport or plot. TEXTFILL is o.k. ...
A: Jonathan: There was one setting you didn't mention: Hide Plot Set for each viewport in the ...
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| Copyclipping and pasting | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Good morning Bill, I use Autocad 2008 for architectual 2D drawing. I have a problem with ...
A: Martin: Please go to my website shown below, look for my email icon, click on it and send me the ...
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| Lisp for properties of xref | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I need lisp for to know xref layer proerties
A: Pradeep: You came back! Nice to see you again. Please, when you write, remember to mention the ...
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| block expode | 2/11/2009 |
Q: i want to explode block which i already made as not allow explode. How its possible Regards ...
A: Pradeep. Yes it is possible to change the block's properties, depending on your version of AutoCAD. ...
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| plotting | 2/2/2009 |
Q: When we open drawings saved in an older version of AutoCAD to print them, they either come with no ...
A: Mark: Not by default. But you can use PAGESETUP to save page setups. Create a folder on your ...
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| AEC WALLS | 1/19/2009 |
Q: HOW DO I CONSTRUCT AEC WALLS OR HOW DO I CHANGE THEM IS THERE A MENU?
A: Mark: An AEC_WALL is an entity created by either Autodesk Architectural Desktop or by Autodesk ...
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| Slow Zoom while in Layout Model Space | 1/15/2009 |
Q: Bill, when using C3D LDC 2008, I have been experiencing very slow pan and zoom functionality while ...
A: Dave: I checked around and autodesk had nothing on it. But an Augi newsgroup did. One way to ...
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| Autocad Plot Stamp | 1/9/2009 |
Q: i'm interested in the question (below) that Amar asked. i need the same thing and some hand ...
A: Robert: PLOTSTAMP is a command that you get when ACPLTSTAMP.ARX is loaded. Type the following at ...
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| Viewport zooms to extents | 1/6/2009 |
Q: Bill, I'm working with AutoCAD MEP 2008 and I just started having this problem yesterday. When I ...
A: Dale: Actually, I did understand. What I'm describing here is a remedy. But there is something ...
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| Viewport zooms to extents | 1/6/2009 |
Q: Bill, I'm working with AutoCAD MEP 2008 and I just started having this problem yesterday. When I ...
A: Dale: First off, after you zoom to the desired zoom factor in your viewport, go to paper space ...
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| How to display drawing in Model Tab | 12/31/2008 |
Q: Sir, I received an AutoCad drawing for modifications. Drawing is not showing in Model Tab, but it is ...
A: Rao: Go to my website: http://my.sterling.net/~bdeshawn Find my email icon and click on it and send ...
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| about dimension | 12/25/2008 |
Q: when i convert the auto cad dwg from inches to mm by giving scale factor 25.4 the dwg gets convert ...
A: Mohammad: I believe there is a fundamental mistake you are making. It appears that you may have ...
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| autocad message appears every time i open the program | 12/21/2008 |
Q: ... i'm using autocad 2008 and the program was great unless i get adrawing from a friend of me and ...
A: Wael: According to my research it appears that you are using Chinese AutoCAD and that your AutoCAD, ...
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| Object appearing and can't select or delete it | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I'm currently using AutoCAD 2007. The problem I have is when I zoom extents (to check I haven't got ...
A: Jamie: Thaw and turn on all layers Type ERASE. Then ALL. Then R (for remove) and do a regular ...
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| Node angles | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I am currently doing some pipeline design using acad 2005. I have received a survey drawing that i ...
A: William. If you are making blocks of these tick marks, then you can tell AutoCAD to align them ...
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| Linear degrees | 12/8/2008 |
Q: How may I draw a straight line in linear degrees. If that isn't possible then explain how I may ...
A: Crisy: In AutoCAD, offsets can be done by distance, and by one other thing that might help you. You ...
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| Resolution | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I have a drawing that I need to save as a jpeg But the resolution is not good when it is opened up ...
A: Alysa: It appears that AutoCAD doesn't offer a very tight resolution when using the JPGOUT command. ...
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| scroll button on mouse | 12/4/2008 |
Q: Is it possible to set the scroll wheel on my mouse to pan and or zoom in AutoCAD R14?
A: Trent: Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but with R14, here's the problem. First, R14 doesn't ...
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| PDF995 Plot Config and output | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I can't get the PDF995 Plotting in AutoCAD to output PDFs that will display in Landscape mode by ...
A: Greg: Plotting to landscape works like this. The printer driver which is ALWAYS set to PORTRAIT ...
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| linetypes | 12/3/2008 |
Q: So, when I use a linetype that has dashes, such as ISO08W100 or ISO03W100, it appears different ...
A: Shaun. The linetypes you mention have long segments compared to the HIDDEN linteype (and many other ...
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| linetypes | 11/22/2008 |
Q: How do I change the font in a line type (e.g. SS), shown as "Standard" in definition file. Problem ...
A: Larry: TEXTFILL. If it's turned off ARIAL.TTF will be hollow. If this is all you need, then this ...
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| Layers/Layer States | 11/20/2008 |
Q: Sorry for the repeat. Just wanted to let whoever know I am using AutoCAD 2009.I created many layouts ...
A: Joey: I believe that I understood you correctly on the first send of your question. I stand by my ...
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| Layers/Layer States | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I created many layouts and used layer states to show different layers, using VP freeze. The problem ...
A: Joey: By your description, I am guessing that you are using color-dependent plotting. To make ...
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| ole | 11/19/2008 |
Q: mr. deshawn, i am very new at linking an excel file to my autocad drawing but i do know how to copy ...
A: Trevor: Sorry for taking as long as I did on this one. I had to do a little research. I don't use ...
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| autocad | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I have 10 years experience as a drafter and right now I'm looking for a job either as a full time ...
A: I have 15 years experience, and I, too, have my hours cut to 12 per week. Yes, I do recommend using ...
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| basic AutoCad 2007 | 11/16/2008 |
Q: As a civil Drafter for many years now working in Structural, there are many menu items lacking in ...
A: Nancy: CUI has the ability to create a partial CUI file that you can load on any AutoCAD ...
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| acad2002 | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I open the program with no problem. Once I am in the program I go to the open in the menu and it ...
A: So, it's not when you actually select a folder, because you don't quite even get that far before it ...
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| acad2002 | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I open the program with no problem. Once I am in the program I go to the open in the menu and it ...
A: George: This is a problem I have NEVER heard of before. (and I thought I heard all of them!). ...
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| Autocad 2007 | 11/11/2008 |
Q: We have two stations in our small office. If a drawing is done on one computer you are unable to ...
A: Nancy: Are you running a network version of AutoCAD? Stand-alone versions with a file server? ...
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| Autodesk - Dynamic blocks | 11/10/2008 |
Q: In block editor I need to go into the properties of a parameter but, the property box comes to view ...
A: Wow. This is very unusual. So you restored your computer back a week. Was the properties palette ...
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| Autodesk - Dynamic blocks | 11/9/2008 |
Q: In block editor I need to go into the properties of a parameter but, the property box comes to view ...
A: Well, we're at the beginning of the month (kinda), and this is a common occurence for this kind of ...
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| Script File - Modify Plot Style | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I am not that familiar with script file but usually have enough knowledge to get by. I have ...
A: You didn't say what version of AutoCAD you're running. I'm running 2006 and this works for me: ...
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| snap like settings | 11/6/2008 |
Q: i have problems with my "snap" like settings, although my snap button is off my cursor is acting as ...
A: Ania: My cursor doesn't act like this, and I'm using AutocAD 2006. But others that have this ...
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| printing to pdf | 11/3/2008 |
Q: Is there a way to print an Autocad 2002 file to pdf and print all layers at the same time. Now I ...
A: Greg: Printing to PDF is like Printing to paper. You can't freeze and thaw layers on paper. There ...
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| attributes | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I need an attribute input to work with math. During the insert of the block, one attribute input ...
A: This can be modified to work with your needs. Let me know what modification you need. (defun ...
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| printing to pdf | 10/29/2008 |
Q: Is there a way to print an Autocad 2002 file to pdf and print all layers at the same time. Now I ...
A: Greg: It's a little odd that printing to PDF allows you to print only 1 layer at a time. I can ...
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| LISP Routine for loading linetypes | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I am trying to write a lisp routine for loading linetypes. I can do simple lisp programs but i have ...
A: The linetype doesn't have to be already loaded in the drawing. But because the .LIN file can define ...
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| LISP Routine for loading linetypes | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I am trying to write a lisp routine for loading linetypes. I can do simple lisp programs but i have ...
A: Here's a routine I wrote for that purpose: (defun ltlderr (msg) (if msg (princ msg)) (if fd ...
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| Model?papersapace | 10/17/2008 |
Q: One of my project drawings client says I should not put any text in paperspace. But when I am using ...
A: Vijay: You will either have to change the size of the text on the detail, or if the text is MTEXT, ...
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| new windows xp and mech desktop 5 | 10/15/2008 |
Q: We just switched some workstations from windows2000 to Windows XP. Now we cannot print large ...
A: OK. So, let's talk about the 32-bit machines for now. Do you have updated drivers for the ...
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| new windows xp and mech desktop 5 | 10/15/2008 |
Q: We just switched some workstations from windows2000 to Windows XP. Now we cannot print large ...
A: Jill: Sometimes TABLOID is referred to as LEDGER. See if that size is listed. If not, see if you ...
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| Insert Block/Xref File Sort/Folder Options | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I've been having this annoying problem with the folder sort default in AutoCad 2000 when I try to ...
A: Sandy: I agree that it is annoying behavior. It's more of a Windows thing than an Autodesk ...
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| autocad scale | 9/26/2008 |
Q: Hey there! I am having trouble with the scale function. I draw furniture cut lists for a ...
A: Freddy: There is a new thing called annotative text that can be applied to dimensions that will ...
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| auto save | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I am using AutoCAD 2006. Two queries. First, my autocad sessions routinely crash when I am doing ...
A: Shaun: When hatching, freeze layers that don't need to be on. AutoCAD sometimes gets confused as ...
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| copy object along polyline | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I am a Landscape Designer in New Mexico and I need a lsp routine that will "copy objects along ...
A: I have Landscape Tools available. You can see them on my website. This will work for you. You ...
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| mouse | 9/15/2008 |
Q: My question has to do with my mouse. It behaves erratically when using AutoCAD. I thought it must be ...
A: Shaun: A little searching found a user that indicated that the folowing URL: ...
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| scripts | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I've programmed in AutoCAD 2002 before, but just recently started back in AutoCAD 2006. the problem ...
A: Sylvia: Download the following lisp routine by pasting the following URL in your browser: ...
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| AutoCAD Map | 9/4/2008 |
Q: can i change an arc to line
A: You can't change an arc to a line, but you can change an arc into a polyline that is a series of ...
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| lineweights | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I have a question pertaining to linetype scales. If you recall, I wrote you a few days ago about a ...
A: Shaun: You can change the linetype scale property of an object with the Properties palette or the ...
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| plot styles | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I am enduring the headache of trying to reconfigure everything in my computer after a virus forced ...
A: Remember when you used the CONVERTPSTYLES command and you were asked to select an STB file, you ...
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| mouse behavior in AutoCad 2000 | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I am an occasional user of AutoCad 2000 to help with re-model and cabinet building layout and ...
A: paste the following line including the parenthesis to the command line. (setvar "mbuttonpan" 1) The ...
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| plot styles | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I am enduring the headache of trying to reconfigure everything in my computer after a virus forced ...
A: I've got the solution: Since I use ctb files, I converted one to stb and it has color mapping in ...
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| mouse behavior in AutoCad 2000 | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I am an occasional user of AutoCad 2000 to help with re-model and cabinet building layout and ...
A: You can set it from the command line Just type MBUTTONPAN and then 1 or SETVAR MBUTTONPAN 1 or ...
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| Dimensioning an object dvided over multiple viewports | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I have been working with Autocad for years. My first experience was at school with Rel. 12. Since ...
A: Jeroen. I have racked my brain, tried everything I can think of to make this work and it just does ...
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| Dimesions | 8/18/2008 |
Q: Is there a way to create a dimension style that would look like the attache image?
A: Hannah-Marie It's always best to include the version of AutoCAD you are running. In this case it ...
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| 2d to 3d option | 8/16/2008 |
Q: ANSWER: Hi, Rupesh. Your question is quite vague, but I will attempt to answer. First, it is ...
A: Rupesh The command I gave you is a2004 compatible command. I purposely gave you the command with ...
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| Excel pasting into AutoCAD 2006 | 8/11/2008 |
Q: Mr. DeShawn -- I consider myself an expert AutoCAD user, and have found something that has stumped ...
A: Grant: Don't worry. Even an expert can get stumped. Getting a skewed spreadsheet in AutoCAD has ...
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| Large PLT files | 8/8/2008 |
Q: Hey Bill, I am running Auto CAD LT 2002 When I import (drag and drop) a DWG into my drawing ...
A: Bill: One of the things that can cause extra-large plot files is if you have your TEXTFILL system ...
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| 2d to 3d option | 8/8/2008 |
Q: Hi sir i am rupesh from india my question is how make 2d to 3d in autocad option answer me i waiting
A: Rupesh. Your question is quite vague, but I will attempt to answer. First, it is advisable when ...
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| AutoCad Linetype | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I am having a problem figuring out how to make a linetype with the Property Line symbol in it. The ...
A: Joe: Please include the version of AutoCAD in your requests. In some versions (the most recent), ...
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| Menu/Toolbar customization | 8/4/2008 |
Q: First, thank you for taking the time to read my question. I am an electrical designer for a small ...
A: Nick. A symbol in LISP is a variable. The way I read it in the AutoLISP Programming book is that ...
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| Menu/Toolbar customization | 8/4/2008 |
Q: First, thank you for taking the time to read my question. I am an electrical designer for a small ...
A: Nick: One that comes to mind is that (strcat is referring to a symbol which I do not see defined ...
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| How to change the ft and in symbols? | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if there is any way to change measurements that look like this- 3'-4" to 3-4 using ...
A: Dan: The format of architectural units is a national standard that AutoCAD adheres to and cannot be ...
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| block handles | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I have to import data from one spreadsheet to multiple block attributes in a bunch of different ...
A: Well, if you're teaching yourself CAD, you're supposed to start at the beginning. You're not ...
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| block handles | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I have to import data from one spreadsheet to multiple block attributes in a bunch of different ...
A: Lyn: Handles are identifiers for all objects. Each object has its own handle. Objects within ...
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| color plotting | 7/29/2008 |
Q: is there a way to make the plotted color and the display color different for any given layer? I ...
A: Simon: Using color-dependent plotting, you can assign a color to your layer, make the color of an ...
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| Exporting Autocad drawing | 7/23/2008 |
Q: Sir, I am making a brochure on "In Design", and trying to insert an "Autocad" drawing in it. I tried ...
A: Use OLE. So, in other words, Copy the objects in AutoCAD and paste them into InDesign. It should ...
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| Scale and stretch behavior | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I am using AutoCAD 2007. In the few latest versions, the scale function was enhanced to remember ...
A: Jelena: No, there is no system variable that controls that behevior for stretch. If it existed, it ...
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| AutoCAD 2009LT - Dashed Lines | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I cant get my dashed lines to scale down - the dashes and spaces are huge, I have tried changing ...
A: After you turn off PSLTSCALE, which is what you did unchecking "use paper space units for scaling", ...
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| linetype creation | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I am using AutoCAD 2007 LT and trying to create linetype like ---S---. The line pattern I use is: ...
A: In Full AutoCAD (that's what I use, I am not required to know the syntax for linetypes like you are ...
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| What's Best? | 7/10/2008 |
Q: i've read over thirty questions and answers, needless to say I can't beleive I thought i'd self ...
A: AutoCAD is a program that is fantastic if you have geometry that you want to represent in 2-D or ...
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| Image Manager in 2000LT | 7/10/2008 |
Q: (i am a surveyor and use autocad for layout/plotting/plan geom. etc) I tried to insert (embedding?) ...
A: "Chisel" says: There are 2 ways to put images into LT CutnPaste (embedded) or attach (not embedded) ...
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| Image Manager in 2000LT | 7/7/2008 |
Q: (i am a surveyor and use autocad for layout/plotting/plan geom. etc) I tried to insert (embedding?) ...
A: Zia: I shared this question with some people that use LT and I trust their opinions implicitly. ...
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| Q-leadering deltas | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I work with a lot of easements in final plats of subdivisions and finding the delta for each curve ...
A: There is a way to do it, and it would be good if you knew how to write at least basic AutoLISP. ...
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| Block att | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I have a existing title block, In 300 plus drawing that I need to add 6 lines of info to. is there a ...
A: Where all the insertions of the title block are at the same scale and the drawings are saved in the ...
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| titleblock | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I am confused on how I move my drawing around once I insert my titleblock to get everything to fit ...
A: I am assuming that the contents of the drawing would fit in the title block if you could just move ...
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| titleblock | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I am confused on how I move my drawing around once I insert my titleblock to get everything to fit ...
A: Josh. I need a little (a lot) more explanation. Are you doing this in the Model Tab or a layout? ...
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| Printing bitmap image in Autocad Lt 2008 | 6/17/2008 |
Q: When I try to print out a bitmap image embedded into an autocad drawing, only a black background of ...
A: Binod: I'd like to help. Tell me: You say, "embedded". Is this an OLE object? Or did you use the ...
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| Zoom extents double click scroll button | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I recently had to replace my mouse - it just died. Anyways, I replaced a logitec mouse with a ...
A: The Microsoft mice work, and usually more reliable in AutoCAD than Logitech. It's very unusual that ...
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| Dimensioning in paper space problem | 6/13/2008 |
Q: Aloha, here I am to bother you again! I have AutoCAD 2008 and I'm trying to dimension my drawings in ...
A: OK. First off, you didn't do a zoom 1xp. If you did, it wouldn't have reported thus: Scale ...
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| specific line types | 6/13/2008 |
Q: How can I create a line type that looks like this? ------------>----------->---------->--------- ...
A: You can do it, but if you do, you should not use lines, but plines with PLINEGEN set to 1 so you ...
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| ACAD 2008 Properties Pallet | 6/12/2008 |
Q: The properties pallet works on our copy of ACAD 2008, however, when you then click on some text, we ...
A: Rob: According to experts I've polled about your problem, the problem that you have is not ...
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| partial viewport showing in plot | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I've got my viewports layer set to no plot. When I do a preview or plot, part of the viewport ...
A: Make sure there is no other object overlaying the viewport. Sometimes you can make a viewport out ...
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| Viewport Boundary | 6/10/2008 |
Q: Is there any way to map the Paperspace Viewport mapping boundary other than zoom window option in ...
A: How about LISP? (defun c:z1 () (if (= (getvar "ctab") "Model") (princ "Cannot run from ...
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| Dimensioning in paper space problem | 6/9/2008 |
Q: Aloha, here I am to bother you again! I have AutoCAD 2008 and I'm trying to dimension my drawings in ...
A: I don't think your viewport display is locked. Before you lock the viewport, and while in the model ...
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| Viewport Boundary | 6/7/2008 |
Q: Is there any way to map the Paperspace Viewport mapping boundary other than zoom window option in ...
A: The most important part of the viewport is the scale factor of the model space within. That is ...
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| Dimensioning in paper space problem | 6/5/2008 |
Q: Aloha, here I am to bother you again! I have AutoCAD 2008 and I'm trying to dimension my drawings in ...
A: Jim. When you zoom and pan in model space while in a layout, your viewport needs to be locked. ...
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| Changing the active window from Autolisp | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to build an Autolisp procedure which copies the whole entities in a drawing, changes the ...
A: Ricard. By "windows", I think you mean active drawing sessions, right? Because if you meant ...
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| difference between Autocad LT and mechanical desktop | 5/28/2008 |
Q: What is the fundamental difference between Autocad LT and Mechanical Desktop? Can a drafter with ...
A: The difference between the two applications is more than fundamental. There are extreme differences ...
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| wipeout | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I used SurvCADD 2006 with AutoCAD 2004 to label contour elevations over a large area. This was a ...
A: Judy: The wipeouts can be quite useful if they are done right. I like them, myself, because I don't ...
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| exporting multiple text | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I have a drawing list and would like to send this information to a excel or word pad as text. this ...
A: If the pull-down menu is loaded and the commands work, right click on a BLANK area of your menu. ...
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| dwg file size | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I brought in a building drawing that was created in either vector works or powercad and saved as a ...
A: Open the big drawing. Use "OVERKILL" (an EXPRESS TOOL) to make sure there are not any lines or other ...
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| Auto Cad Crashes | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I am a designer for a Civil firm in Atlanta. We updated our AutoCAD from 2004 to 2007. However since ...
A: There is no knowledge base articles on 2007 Civil and 2004 Civil or AutoCAD crashing because people ...
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| Exploding Attributes | 5/6/2008 |
Q: In an older version of AutoCAD there was a command that was called Explode Attributes to Text. When ...
A: BURST! It comes with EXPRESS TOOLS. In order to install EXPRESS TOOLS, you have to do a custom ...
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| panning | 4/19/2008 |
Q: when i press the scroll button to pan the drawing scrolls off the screen when i release the button
A: James: I'm going to need some more information: First, the AutoCAD version you are using Second, the ...
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| Quantity Take-offs | 4/17/2008 |
Q: Hey Bill, I work for an civil estimating group in a large company that creates 3D models of many of ...
A: Yes, I think I can point you in a good direction for information regarding Microstation. Google has ...
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| Project Manager | 4/15/2008 |
Q: AutoCAD 2008 Electrical. I have added some projects to project manager. I do not need them anymore. ...
A: Craig: I got this answer for you from the electrical newsgroup. from Brad: Make sure the project ...
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| LAYER FREEZE | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I AM USING AUTODESK 2007. IF I FREEZE LAYERS THEN SAVE MY DRAWING THEN REOPEN IT THE LAYERS ARE NO ...
A: Felicia, If this is happening to basic layers in your drawing (not XREF layers) then some routine ...
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| CTRL Key does not work in AutoCAD 2008 | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I read a few entries on your website about people having the same problem, but I did come across a ...
A: Just to make sure, when you enter the shortcut keys into the Key(s) window, use the "..." button on ...
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| CTRL Key does not work in AutoCAD 2008 | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I read a few entries on your website about people having the same problem, but I did come across a ...
A: I think you're talking about what used to be referred to as Windows Standard Accelerator Keys. Now ...
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| followup to best fit block or polyline | 3/26/2008 |
Q: What I'm trying to do is take house that was measured in the field then drawn according to the ...
A: All right! Now we're communicating. I'm sure you know you can move a house from one of it's ...
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| question | 3/20/2008 |
Q: how to trim hatch
A: I don't know if your version of AutoCAD supports it, but In AutoCAD 2006 and above, if you use a set ...
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| complex line types | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I have autocad 2008. I am trying to create a complex line as i would in 2004,2006. I used the ...
A: Sean: If when you installed AutoCAD, you also installed EXPRESS TOOLS, then type MKLTYPE at the ...
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| backup cd | 3/18/2008 |
Q: Aloha from Hawaii, My question pertains to my copy of AutoCAD. I used to work for an architect as a ...
A: Shaun: AutoCAD licenses are non-transferrable. The bad news is that you need to get your own ...
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| Changing Defaults- JIC to IEC Standard | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I am using Autocad2008 Electrical. I have installed all the symbol libraries.But when I want to ...
A: Pat came through for you! Pat Murnen" <nospam_pat.murnen@autodesk.com> wrote in message ...
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| changing defaults | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I am using Autocad2008 Electrical. I have installed all the symbol libraries.But when I want to ...
A: Pat Murnen says: When you install the software you choose which default standard but when you choose ...
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| Changing Defaults- JIC to IEC Standard | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I am using Autocad2008 Electrical. I have installed all the symbol libraries.But when I want to ...
A: Pat Murnen from Autodesk Discussion Groups says: When you install the software you choose which ...
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| Custom Linetype | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I need to create a line type that might be best described as a hatched dashed line. This is a ...
A: Well, I don't know every linetype known to man, but I do know you can make your own line type. Now ...
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| Custom Linetype | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I need to create a line type that might be best described as a hatched dashed line. This is a ...
A: Ben: Depending on what version of AutoCAD you have, linetype creation may be available with MKLTYPE, ...
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| upload font style | 3/3/2008 |
Q: How can I take my company's font styles and upload them to a new computer?
A: Meaghan: Create a folder: C:\OUR_FONTS Put all your fonts in there. If there are any TTF fonts, ...
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| need lisp file | 2/26/2008 |
Q: my name Bill Curtis, I'm an Irrigation System Designer. I know there is a Lisp file made to suit my ...
A: Bill: I am working on a solution. Got some help from somebody on a subroutine. Will work on this ...
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| auto cad printing | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I have hp LaserJet 1010 printer. when ever i give auto cad drawing print, only a small section of ...
A: Kishore: I just checked the specs. and your printer is a printer that will accomodate the A4 ...
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| custmization in AutoCAD | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I am new to this custmization , I worked on .net platform I want to know that if we want to add the ...
A: Prabhav: As a new customizer, and faced with the decision of one method or another, your decision ...
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| AutoCad units defaulting | 2/21/2008 |
Q: When I am in a drawing my units are defaulting randomly. I want them set to decimal, but they go ...
A: Meridith: You know what core commands are. They are the ones like COPY, MIRROR, ROTATE, MOVE, ...
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| acad properties problem | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I have a problem with properties in Acad 2007. Both geometry and text have dissapeared from the pop ...
A: Stu: I have never run into that. I looked it up on the KB in Autodesk and came up empty. I'm ...
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| Viewports zooming in unison. | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I am a long-time user and this is the first time this issue has surfaced. Created multiple viewports ...
A: Whenever something like this happens to me, I like to eliminate the obvious first. Audit and save ...
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| acad.pgp file does not worked | 2/14/2008 |
Q: Alias command can not used, such as "L", does the pgp file loaded when ACAD start?
A: wang jun: It appears that you may have inadvertently modified your Support File Search Path. ...
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| Preserve layers after using purge command | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I have a query related to preserving layers in a dwg. the typical procedure is like this - 1) I ...
A: H.B.: I happened to be on my computer, so, I am able to quickly answer yourYou can use this format: ...
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| Brong layer to front | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I know there is the 'bring to front', 'send to back' and 'bring above objects' and 'send under ...
A: H.B.: You can select an entire layer by using QSELECT. After doing that, you can just type in a ...
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| Cant use Layer states Manager | 2/5/2008 |
Q: we have docs here which contain a drawing having ~20 layers. We have ~10 tabs where in the viewport ...
A: You don't need the layer states manager from EXPRESS TOOLS to manage viewport layers. You need ...
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| MText Editor | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I have a computer in my office that can not clearly see text in MText Editor,I have tried all ...
A: Pat: In Windows XP, minimize everything so you're looking at your desktop. Right-click in your ...
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| Advice | 2/5/2008 |
Q: my name is Tompkins and I am 15. I have always been inventing things but I now have alot more ...
A: Tomkins: This is a forum about AutoCAD, so, as you know AutoCAD is what I like. However for a lad ...
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| Block won't show up on it's layer. | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I have a drawing with multiple layers depicting several different configurations of a structure. On ...
A: The objects that you put within the block, should be placed on layer "0". If you do that, then ...
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| drawing limits | 2/4/2008 |
Q: When i try to change the drawing limits in paper space i get a "cannot set paper space limits when ...
A: Leroy: I can't stand that margin or paperspace background, so I don't display it and I can set ...
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| I have problems with some commands taking forever to complete | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I am a novice at CAD. I am an architect using autocad 2000. I have been drawing on autocad for about ...
A: Carol: Lets approach this problem for now as a computer problem and not an AutoCAD problem. First, ...
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| solid profile | 1/31/2008 |
Q: can you tell me why-- when I make a solid profile of any round object (especially if it is a thin ...
A: I tried to duplicate your problem on my computer and couldn't. So I took the question to the ...
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| Error while install ACAD2002 on Win Vista | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I hit an error of "There has been an unexpected error with the license management system. Please ...
A: JP. I've got the question out on the AutoCAD 2000-20002 newsgroup. But if you've tried all the ...
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| Error while install ACAD2002 on Win Vista | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I hit an error of "There has been an unexpected error with the license management system. Please ...
A: You're not the only one, apparently that's had thie problem. Try here: ...
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| CROSSHAIRS | 1/28/2008 |
Q: CROSSHAIRS ARE ONLY VISIBLE ON SCREEN WHEN MOUSE IS BEING MOVED. WITH MOUSE AT REST THEY DISAPPEAR ...
A: Walter: Off the top of my head, I can't really come up with an answer. However, I'll try to find ...
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| Autocad release 13 | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I have recently been given the package by a friend. It appears to be complete except I can't get it ...
A: There is an alternative to AutoCAD, called Intellicad and can be found at: http://intellicad.org/ ...
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| autocad linking | 1/25/2008 |
Q: i want to make a link between autocad and a aerospace software.i want autoad gives me a text output ...
A: Amin: There is third-party software that can help you to export coordinates to a text file: ...
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| MTEXT | 1/24/2008 |
Q: When i seem to double click on mtext to edit it the property palette just appears rather than ...
A: It always helps to specify the version of AutoCAD you are running. Sometimes, in any version, it ...
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| mutileader | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I'm using 2008 electrical autocad. When I go to do a multileader, sometimes the line and arrow head ...
A: MLEADERS don't have anything to do with LEADERS, as you may have found out already. LEADERS, are ...
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| autolisp plot | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to create a script file that will sequentially open drawings, perform some AutoCAD ...
A: At first it sounds like you want to create a PDF file that has no name. But that doesn't make ...
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| dimensions | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I'll be very short: I would like to ask you if it's possible to have superscript decimal dimensions ...
A: Zsolt: Regular Associative or Unassociative AutoCAD dimensions do NOT support Superscripting. ...
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| File Size | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I have a file size issue that has ben on going. I am using AutoCad 2000 and my file size continues ...
A: Here's a way to get rid of junk in a block: Draw a line to the INSertion point of the block. Then ...
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| File Size | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I have a file size issue that has ben on going. I am using AutoCad 2000 and my file size continues ...
A: Sometimes we end up with junk that we never use in our drawings as we get drawings from consultants. ...
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| acad layout import from design centre | 1/18/2008 |
Q: Something that only seems to occur on my PC in the office is that when I import using the design ...
A: Athena: I have been fortunate in that I haven't had to deal with problems like this myself. ...
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| autolisp plot | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to create a script file that will sequentially open drawings, perform some AutoCAD ...
A: Dave: When it comes time to give the plot file name, use this: (strcat (getvar "dwgname") "_" ...
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| autocad 2007 attribute text problem | 1/17/2008 |
Q: Im having a problem with a drawing that I did a few weeks ago. The drawing is a floorplan with ...
A: QTEXT is a command that turns on and off the display of text and attributes. When QTEXT is ON ...
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| Flatten 3d autocad | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I have an AEC 3d dwg file that I want to flatten, so it ends up like a 2d drawing. I have tried ...
A: Hans: Sorry to disappoint you. If the drawing was made in either ADT or AutoCAD Architecture, or ...
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| pc too slow when work in 3d | 1/15/2008 |
Q: my pc core2 duo 500gb, 2gb ram,only draw one room with 3 desks, 3 chairs, some telephone, i can not ...
A: Panchai: Autodesk says that we need to have a minimum of 2GB of RAM to run their software. But for ...
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| pc too slow when work in 3d | 1/14/2008 |
Q: my pc core2 duo 500gb, 2gb ram,only draw one room with 3 desks, 3 chairs, some telephone, i can not ...
A: One thing that I know slows plotting down is if your printer folder has printers in it that are no ...
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| open dialog | 1/10/2008 |
Q: upon open dwg, after save, and re-open the last opened dwg not highlight on open and save dialog ...
A: Panchai: I've never seen this problem. However, Dean Saadallah says he has seen this problem and ...
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| AutoCAD 2002 LT CopyClip issue | 1/4/2008 |
Q: Wondering if you could offer some insight as to my present issue. I am working in AutoCAD 2002 LT ...
A: Susan: When someone saves a drawing down from AutoCAD 2007 DWG format to AutoCAD 2000 DWG format, ...
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| Loading standard layers | 1/2/2008 |
Q: Bill how do i load standard layers to a new drawing? I have the layers in a file that have extension ...
A: As I was reading up on this (because I never like the system of layer states, therefore I always ...
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| Loading standard layers | 1/1/2008 |
Q: Bill how do i load standard layers to a new drawing? I have the layers in a file that have extension ...
A: Yes, Ronny. There are quicker ways. The easiset and quickest way of all is to have a DWG FILE in ...
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| keynote legend | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I have recently started using AutoCAD Architecture 2008 and my office has decided they want to use ...
A: Sarah: I am not an Architecture user, but will still attempt to find an answer for this on your ...
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| Excel database link with Architectural Desktop | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I work in ADT2006 and am trying to link a Excel spreadsheet with my drawing. I am trying to link a ...
A: Kathleen: Unfortunately, Linkin Excel to AutoCAD is very complicated. So much, in fact, that third ...
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| ARX | 12/21/2007 |
Q: when i want to copy a drawing or part of a drawing, i get this message that ARX_error:enotthatkindof ...
A: This is a common problem that appears when somebody receives a drawing file from somebody else who ...
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| AutoCAD 2008 | 12/19/2007 |
Q: The problem: unable to load profile message.....I asked Scott who replied and said if I were to ...
A: I still need to put my 2008 on my computer. However, I think I can help, anyway. Scott is talking ...
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| Delete Key | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I am working on a friends computer and the delete key does not work. It works in other windows ...
A: Well, check OPTIONS to see if that one exists, and also, when you preselect objects before you hit ...
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| Delete Key | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I am working on a friends computer and the delete key does not work. It works in other windows ...
A: Mary: Older versions of AutoCAD have an OPTION that asks whether or not you want to activate ...
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| Matchprop of angle | 12/14/2007 |
Q: Bill, I need to match the angle property of one object to another object. The Match Properties ...
A: A line does not have an angle "property". I'll have to make the program figure out what the angle of ...
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| text style | 12/14/2007 |
Q: Help! I seemed to have lost my favorite font. I don't know how or why. It is the "archstyl.shx" ...
A: Shaun: I think you changed your profile. Anyway, go to Options, Files, Support File Search Path, ...
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| Matchprop of angle | 12/13/2007 |
Q: Bill, I need to match the angle property of one object to another object. The Match Properties ...
A: David. Well, try this. I wrote it tonight. MANG.LSP It will work with text and blocks, and XREFs. ...
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| Layer Properties Manager | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I have encountered problem I hope you can solve...I think it is a setting issue ....when I click on ...
A: Marsha: I think you need to to a repair reinstallaion. Put the original installation disk in the ...
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| attribute extraction | 12/11/2007 |
Q: In 2006 this option was listed in the tools dropdown. It is not there in 2008. I use this for ...
A: Marsha: Have you done any work in ACAD.PGP or ALIASEDIT lately? Did you possible work with a LAYER ...
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| AutoCAD Mechanical 2008 | 12/11/2007 |
Q: i'm using Autocad Mechanical 2008. i have a problem on 2 pcs, when i copy and paste it takes ages. i ...
A: Manuel: If it works fine for you in VGA mode, but not in full resolution, I fear that your video ...
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| Breakline | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I'm using autocad 2006 have you heard of any bug with the breakline lisp routine in the express ...
A: I don't use the Breakline lisp routine. I have my own. I'll share it with you. Plug this into ...
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| attribute extraction | 12/6/2007 |
Q: In 2006 this option was listed in the tools dropdown. It is not there in 2008. I use this for ...
A: Marsha: EATTEDIT has evolved. As Lynn Allen puts it, it has been taken to the next level. This ...
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| Plotting | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A DRAWING WITH SOLID HATCH AND POLYLINES THAT I WANT TO PLOT USING OBJECT COLOUR BUT EVERY ...
A: Peter: I don't think it's your plotter. I think it's your PC3 file or the Plotter driver. It ...
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| attribute extraction | 12/5/2007 |
Q: In 2006 this option was listed in the tools dropdown. It is not there in 2008. I use this for ...
A: Marsha: The command name is: _eattext I haven't loaded 2008 yet. There are too many complaints of ...
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| object - layers | 12/4/2007 |
Q: Here I am again! Can one object belong to a few layers?
A: They can, but it is not a good idea. When you make a block, the objects within should all be on ...
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| ACAD - printing | 12/4/2007 |
Q: Can I print DWG file on A0 format paper with A3 printer (on several pieces of paper)?
A: Yes, you can print a big plot on multiple small sheets of paper. I would divide the sheets up in ...
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| Auto Cad 2008 annotative? | 12/3/2007 |
Q: Can I do these with my ACAD 2008: Have 2D vector dwg, city plan. I need to add some symbols for ...
A: I've posed the question on the autodesk newsgroup, and usually something like this would have people ...
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| Viewports | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I am trying to angle a viewport. I have been in contact with JB as well however, I don't understand. ...
A: Dean Saadallah (a well known expert on LT) says you can't do that in LT. So, if you can't do that ...
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| Auto Cad 2008 annotative? | 12/2/2007 |
Q: Can I do these with my ACAD 2008: Have 2D vector dwg, city plan. I need to add some symbols for ...
A: OK. First you said symbols which I would translate as blocks. Now you say points. Points are ...
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| Auto Cad 2008 annotative? | 12/2/2007 |
Q: Can I do these with my ACAD 2008: Have 2D vector dwg, city plan. I need to add some symbols for ...
A: Radislav: No, it is not possible in any version of AutoCAD, to scroll with your mouse up and down ...
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| Viewports | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I am trying to angle a viewport. I have been in contact with JB as well however, I don't understand. ...
A: Chantale: It doesn't matter which one you use, XCLIP or MVIEW; Polygonal. The result is the same. ...
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| how can we add formula's in Auto CAD | 11/27/2007 |
Q: how i can add formulas to auto cad like excel? give me any way to use it my work.
A: Mohammed: The answer to your question is version-dependent. Next time please provide me with the ...
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| menu customization | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I'm using 2007 and just "upgraded" to Vista (I realize therein might lie the problem!). When ...
A: Here's a tip from Bob Stewart: Go to a folder with files in it, set the view to Details, click ...
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| insert block between two points via autolisp | 11/25/2007 |
Q: how can i insert a block via autolisp(autocad2004) between two points(give x,y,z),and insert ...
A: Mehdi: What version of AutoCAD are you running? What methods have you tried so far? (setq p1 ...
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| AutoCad Upgrade | 11/22/2007 |
Q: Bill, I run AutoCad 2000LT and frankly would love to stay with it. However, my clients are ...
A: Greg: There is no upgrade available from ACLT2000. As Dean Saadallah puts it, "That ship sailed a ...
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| PRINTING | 11/21/2007 |
Q: WHEN PRINTING A DOCUMENT ON LAND DESKTOP 2006 OUT OF PAPER SPACE THE BORDER IS ALWAYS PUSHED TO THE ...
A: Chad: I'm using ADT 2006, so the method can't be much different. Instead of printing extents, I ...
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| AutoCAD | 11/19/2007 |
Q: When your learning in high school what coul your carrer choces turn out to be? And what might I be ...
A: Today and all this month and for the last three months in the local newspapers, there were about as ...
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| Layer Manager error AutoCAD Architecture 2008 | 11/13/2007 |
Q: After installing Architecture 2008, I keep getting a Microsoft.NET Framework error message every ...
A: So, therefore it still tells you you have a Microsoft .NET Framwork error? I think you're going to ...
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| Shading or hatching to represent ball nose endmill cuts in Autocad LT | 11/12/2007 |
Q: Sir: I do mostly mechanical drawings in Autocad LT2006. A reoccuring issue is how to represent ...
A: Full AutoCAD has an EXPRESS TOOL that is called SUPERHATCH. When it finishes, basically it's just ...
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| ACAD 14 and HP 110+ | 11/12/2007 |
Q: A few weeks ago the old Calcomp 3024 died and was replaced with an HP 110+ unit that is advertised ...
A: Steve: You're asking a lot of me here, you know, and I'm risking a poor rating by attempting to ...
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| Failure to embed fonts in pdf | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I'm using Autocad 2007 along with Acrobat 7.0 Standard. Previously, I had Scansoft PDFMaker ...
A: Matt: Joel Fontenot (ironically named) came up with this suggestion: Check the plot settings to see ...
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| Too many Dim Styles | 11/8/2007 |
Q: Ok, I can't take it anymore. Is there anyway to get rid of some of the DIMSTYLES that are ...
A: Robert: Dimension styles that are current are treated just like those that are referenced. Make ...
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| autocad menu importing | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I have a customized menu in r14 what is the best way to import it into autocad 2008. I have all the ...
A: John: Well, first you will need to save your workspace before doing anything else. So, use the ...
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| Layer Manager error AutoCAD Architecture 2008 | 11/2/2007 |
Q: After installing Architecture 2008, I keep getting a Microsoft.NET Framework error message every ...
A: Tony: At this point, I would recommend that you download the latest version of Microsoft.Net ...
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| ACAD 2008 installation problem in windows profissonal | 11/2/2007 |
Q: When I am drawing a line, how do I us the deg/min/sec. For example: S89*23'04"E 200.08' How ...
A: I've spoken to a gentleman by the name of Dean Saadallah, who says that it appeared to him that ...
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| ACAD 2008 installation problem in windows profissonal | 11/1/2007 |
Q: When I am drawing a line, how do I us the deg/min/sec. For example: S89*23'04"E 200.08' How ...
A: Madhava: Off the top of my head, I have no answer, other than try uninstalling and reinstalling to ...
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| When I am drawing a line, how do I us the deg/min/sec | 10/30/2007 |
Q: When I am drawing a line, how do I us the deg/min/sec. For example: S89*23'04"E 200.08' How ...
A: Madhava: 1. Set your units to "Surveyors' Units." 2. When drawing a line, instead of line;(click ...
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| Plotting to Adobe from Autocad | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I use Autocad Land Desktop 2005. I regularly plot Autocad drawings to Adobe pdf files (using ...
A: One thing that I have done, is combine rectangular viewports to get a shape like I want. Another is ...
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| layers in xrefs | 10/26/2007 |
Q: why cant i freeze off specific layers in a Xref drawing when i can in others ?
A: Scott: May I please know the version of AutoCAD or vertical product that you are running? Also, by ...
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| scanning pictures into CAD | 10/25/2007 |
Q: My husband and I recently started a woodturning business (stair balusters, porch posts...) in which ...
A: You can use the REFERENCE option of the SCALE command. This is what it looks like on the text ...
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| cad | 10/23/2007 |
Q: what are the basic things you need to no before you start an autocad course
A: The following things are essential to learning CAD in school. 1. Money for tuition. 2. Time in your ...
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| Scale issue | 10/19/2007 |
Q: In Autocad 2007 in the layout tab- my model does not zoom to the correct scale after I enter 'z ...
A: Nanja: I think you may be misinterpreting what you're seeing. I have never had a zoom to scalexp ...
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| Plotting pen weights | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I have two seperate files that I am plotting in paper space. Each File xrefs the same base file and ...
A: Mark: You ALWAYS need to tell me what version you are running. It can often make a difference. I'm ...
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| Setting default text in autocad 2007 | 10/18/2007 |
Q: This is probably something very simple that I am overlooking. I've created a text style in AutoCAD ...
A: Text styles in AutoCAD are defined with each drawing. The only way to make a style name refer to a ...
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| parallel line types | 10/16/2007 |
Q: AutoCAD is incapable of drawing parallel lines as a linetype.....is this still tru?
A: Mary: As a linetype, per sae, yes. However, as an object, no. AutoCAD has an object called an ...
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| AUTOCAD "HELP" | 10/11/2007 |
Q: When I pick on the "HELP" in AutoCAD, I get the following error message: "Cannot find help file ...
A: Brenda Kay: ACAD.CHM (or equivalent) is supposed to reside in a folder called HELP which should be a ...
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| AUTOCAD | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I am running AutoCAD 2008 with an AutoCAD 2004 profile. My "CTRL" key will not work. I have been ...
A: I'm almost positive that's the problem. A missing macro. I'm surprised that a new installation ...
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| AUTOCAD "CTRL" KEY FAILURE | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I am running AutoCAD 2008 with an AutoCAD 2004 profile. My "CTRL" key will not work. I have been ...
A: OK. We'll try a different approach. First we'll back up ACAD.CUI. Copy it to a safe folder out of ...
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| MENU REPLY - CUI | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I just loaded 2008 and used my existing profile and LISP routines from 2004. Everything is okay ...
A: In this case, I believe you should have the original ACAD.CUI as the main menu. That means if you ...
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| "CTRL" key problem | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I just loaded 2008 and used my existing profile and LISP routines from 2004. Everything is okay ...
A: Brenda Kay: I need to ask something to get a better picture of what's going on. First: Are you ...
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| Leader dimstyle and/or grips are changing | 10/3/2007 |
Q: What is causing the grips of leaders to change when I import a drawing? I am importing a venders ...
A: There are a couple of DimVars that can change how leaders and other dimensions react when you ...
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| non-standard viewport | 10/2/2007 |
Q: Im working as cad technician for about three years and I`m experiecing this difficulty.I would like ...
A: Aleko There are two ways to create a polygonal viewport. 1. _MVIEW _P (for polygonal) ...
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| Leader dimstyle and/or grips are changing | 10/2/2007 |
Q: What is causing the grips of leaders to change when I import a drawing? I am importing a venders ...
A: Hopefully you haven't started working very much in the drawing. You need to erase the block and ...
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| CAD | 9/29/2007 |
Q: Two questions: my partner just bought autocad 2007 Lt and when he plots everything except the heavy ...
A: Al: You're not really doing anything wrong. It's just that most people use ACLT.ctb as a starting ...
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| Creating Linetypes | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I am trying to create a linetype thet looks something like this: x------x------x------x------x I ...
A: Don't get frustrated. The reason it failed is because you used it verbatim and I think I forgot to ...
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| PLOT STYLES AND LINE TYPES | 9/27/2007 |
Q: So, I have two questions. First, I have a plot style set up that works fine with one exception. I ...
A: To help you with plotting styles, I need to know if you are using color dependent plotting or named ...
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| Reference Keynote (Keynoting) | 9/25/2007 |
Q: MR. DeShawn, it seems like you've been asked this questions regarding keynoting quite a bit. My ...
A: Jason: Owen asked me a similar question. This is what I told him: One thing that I have done is ...
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| Creating Linetypes | 9/25/2007 |
Q: I am trying to create a linetype thet looks something like this: x------x------x------x------x I ...
A: Kathy: Do this: Type the following at the command line: (findfile "acad.lin") AutoCAD will return a ...
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| Selection gone backwards! | 9/25/2007 |
Q: Bill, My AutoCAD selection has overnight, gone backwards. Previously when I wanted to edit text I ...
A: Luke: change your PICKADD system variable to 1 Also, change your PICKFIRST system variable to 1. ...
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| cumulative length of lines and arcs | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I have a number of 3D points, and they are connected with lines and arcs. I need a solution for ...
A: OK. Bane, I've sent you your DWG and I've included a LISP routine. The lisp routine you provided ...
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| cumulative length of lines and arcs | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I have a number of 3D points, and they are connected with lines and arcs. I need a solution for ...
A: I will interpret "horizontal" to mean flattened 3D lines. First copy the lines off to the side. ...
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| ACAD 2008 | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I was doing heavy duty architectural work and rendering in ACAD 2007 and MAX, when I decided to ...
A: Bill: It seems that the debate over hardware never ends. I don't sell equipment and when I buy it, ...
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| A simple count / List command | 9/18/2007 |
Q: Good day to all. Can anyone tell me if this is possible to be done? OS, XP Professional 2002, ...
A: With full AutoCAD you have a lot more options. There is however an ATTEXT command in AutoCAD LT. ...
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| A simple count / List command | 9/17/2007 |
Q: Good day to all. Can anyone tell me if this is possible to be done? OS, XP Professional 2002, ...
A: Dave: I recommend that you take another look at the part of the message where I mentioned how to do ...
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| Window wont print | 9/14/2007 |
Q: Bill, I'm a tooling design engineer and I've been working with autocad for apx. 5 yrs. I'm using ...
A: Mark: You really need somebody to sit down at your computer and help you with this one. However, ...
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| A simple count / List command | 9/12/2007 |
Q: Good day to all. Can anyone tell me if this is possible to be done? OS, XP Professional 2002, ...
A: Dave: In the properties palette there is a Quick Select option in the upper right corner. Apply ...
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| autocad 2008 error message | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I receive this error message each time I open Acad2008 drawing, even after reinstalling it. "Menu ...
A: Darlene. I need a little more information. Is your menu loaded and working with all the File, ...
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| setting color | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I need a lisp routine to set my color control to True Color just by picking an object whose color is ...
A: John: With AutoLISP, I'm not sure there is a way to accomplish that. Possibly with Visual LISP, ...
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| exporting multiple text | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I have a drawing list and would like to send this information to a excel or word pad as text. this ...
A: Sorry, José. The only way to remove a password is to supply the required password first. That is ...
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| setting color | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I need a lisp routine to set my color control to True Color just by picking an object whose color is ...
A: OK. You lost me. Matchprop changes all properties including color and does so by entity selection. ...
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| jagged linetype | 9/1/2007 |
Q: i would like to use a "jagged" lintetype for the section of a rubble stone wall. does such a thing ...
A: Hopefully, when you installed AutoCAD 2004, you also installed EXPRESS TOOLS. Assuming that you ...
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| Copying objects to other drawings | 8/28/2007 |
Q: Bill, I receive cad files from other parties that are usually generated in a much newer version than ...
A: Kelly: There is a HotFix for this problem. It can be downloaded here: ...
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| Text Plotting Outside of Viewports | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I am having trouble with text printing outside of my viewports. I have read elsewhere that this was ...
A: Walter: Send me the drawing at bdeshawn@gbcarch.com. We can print 12x18 there. Also, where are ...
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| Text Plotting Outside of Viewports | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I am having trouble with text printing outside of my viewports. I have read elsewhere that this was ...
A: Walter: Your viewports: Are they in a layout or are they Model-Space viewports made with the VPORT ...
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| AutoCAD Wipeout | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I have blocks with attributes that i would like to wipeout the items and lines behind the text of ...
A: John. Using GRIPS to move an attribute is like using GRIPS to move masked text. Even though you ...
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| move crow's feet to toolbar button | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I have failed to move pcor2.lsp from the symbol manager to it's own toolbar button and I can't ...
A: I need more info. Version of AutoCAD What does the routine do. Does it draw arrow and crowsfoot, or ...
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| bind image in AutoCad | 8/17/2007 |
Q: How can i bind a image in AutoCad 2005. Need to e-mail drawing and don't want to send image as ...
A: Francois: 1. Open the image in Internet Explorer 2. Right-click on the image and select "Copy". ...
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| dxfout file gets large | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I draw parts for cnc machine. When I dxfout they grow like 3 times the size of the dwg. What can I ...
A: I communicated via email with Herb on this one. I suggested that he check out the computers that ...
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| AUTOCAD 2000 | 8/15/2007 |
Q: Am trying to start a drawing with my units in millimeters but I can't, the units are still being ...
A: Jeremiah: Create a new folder: C:\ACAD_Templates 1. Start a new drawing 2. Save the drawing as ...
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| Autocad 2007 - spinning dimensions | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I have a floor plan. To draw the exterior elevations of all 4 sides, i spin the UCS 90, issue "plan" ...
A: Phil: Your dimension might very well be associative to their geometry which was produced in another ...
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| vport changes not saving | 8/8/2007 |
Q: Bill, I am using acad 2005. I have a problem with acad not saving my vport changes when I pan or ...
A: I ALWAYS lock my viewports. There's really no point in leaving them unlocked after their set. You ...
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| vport changes not saving | 8/7/2007 |
Q: Bill, I am using acad 2005. I have a problem with acad not saving my vport changes when I pan or ...
A: 1. Within the model space viewport, set your zoom factor the way you want it with the zoom command ...
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| Lisp | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I know nothing about lisp. I do however have some lisp routines that I use. I have managed to write ...
A: I get a lot of routines from http://www.caddepot.com. I even submitted a routine for isometric ...
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| multiple segment line | 7/21/2007 |
Q: I need to draw a multiple segment line using the @ command and the < command, for example: line ...
A: Bob: I wrote the following code for you. Save it in a text file and name if AL.lsp Load from the ...
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| Labeling Curbs | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I'm sure you don't remember me, but you used to answer questions from me all the time. Anyway... I ...
A: SDI = Single Document Interface SDI System Variable Concepts Procedures Commands ...
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| Labeling Curbs | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I'm sure you don't remember me, but you used to answer questions from me all the time. Anyway... I ...
A: I do similar stuff for topos when I can get a hard copy and can't get a digital copy from a ...
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| Labeling Curbs | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I'm sure you don't remember me, but you used to answer questions from me all the time. Anyway... I ...
A: Kevin: No way. You're NOT using AutoCAD with SDI set to 1 are you? Set SDI to 0. Now, put my ...
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| Autocad lines | 7/9/2007 |
Q: Whenever I draw a line from a line already on the drawing, there is only a beginning point attached ...
A: I'm guessing that the objects your are picking are not lines. When you list them, do they show as ...
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| attributes problem | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I'm a traffic engineer and I'm working with a network of a big city, I imported a file from a GIS ...
A: Hola, Cici. Sure. I'd be glad to help. I started to give you some instructions, but then I ...
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| Autocad lines | 7/4/2007 |
Q: Whenever I draw a line from a line already on the drawing, there is only a beginning point attached ...
A: Ed: I first need to establish the obvious, so that I don't misunderstand your question. Whe you ...
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| Image files in AutoCAD2004lt | 7/3/2007 |
Q: I've been attempting to simply insert two image files (jpegs) into a layout by opening them with ...
A: When working with images, it's always best to save them to the working folder (the folder in which ...
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| Mechanical Desktop 6 | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I cant seem to get the middle button pan function to work. I have a Kensington pilotmouse laser ...
A: Robert AutoCAD and its verticals are designed to be used with the Microsoft Intellimouse line of ...
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| SHX Files | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I have an issue with complex linetypes that contain SHX files. I receive drawings from all types of ...
A: Express Tools has a function that defines linetypes. You can use MKLTYPE to recreate the linetype. ...
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| properties tool pallet 2007 | 6/18/2007 |
Q: When I double click on an object, the properties tool palette apears, but it has no information in ...
A: Yes, I think it's Norton, especially if there is a registry cleaner as part of the package. Turn ...
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| properties tool pallet 2007 | 6/15/2007 |
Q: When I double click on an object, the properties tool palette apears, but it has no information in ...
A: If you use a registry cleaner, or if you have McAfee VirusScan and it cleans your registry for you, ...
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| arrows | 6/13/2007 |
Q: OK, this one is driving me crazy. I place my arrows in Paper Space. Sometimes, for no evident rhyme ...
A: Shaun What is it that you are calling arrows? Are they blocks? Are they combinations of blocks and ...
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| "@" doesn't work like it used to. | 6/13/2007 |
Q: Bill, My company recently upgraded my PC from AutoCad 2004 to AutoCad Map 3D 2006. Now, when I ...
A: I tried to duplicate the problem and checked lots of system variables that could be causing the ...
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| System Recommendations | 6/12/2007 |
Q: DeShawn, I'm looking at getting a new computer system for use in AutoCAD (most likely 2008), and ...
A: The first option is too puny. It's not likely that you would ever in your life fill up a 200Gig ...
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| autocad | 6/8/2007 |
Q: WHENEVER I WOULD USE THE SAVEAS OR IMAGE INSERT COMMAND A PULLDOWN WOULD APPEAR TO PATH ME TO THE ...
A: John: If all your other dialog boxes are working in other commands, then setting the FILEDIA system ...
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| Keynote routine | 6/4/2007 |
Q: Bill, I am now at an office in where the automated keynote routines I've been used to - and miss ...
A: OK. I understand now. I have ADT, so I was able to look the process up here as well and have a ...
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| WCS | 5/31/2007 |
Q: Is it possible to edit or change the WCS of a drawing?
A: Dave: The World User Coordinate System is a solid as the north pole being in the Arctic Ocean. It ...
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| Keynote routine | 5/31/2007 |
Q: Bill, I am now at an office in where the automated keynote routines I've been used to - and miss ...
A: Owen. I'd love to help you with this question, but I need more info. First, I've seen this ...
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| UNITS | 5/26/2007 |
Q: EVERY TIME I START A NEW DRAWING IN AUTOCAD THE UNITS ARE DEFAULTED TO DECIMAL. I WANT IT TO DEFAULT ...
A: Easiest way to insure you start up with the correct settings is to use the correct template, or ...
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| Autocad quotation marks | 5/25/2007 |
Q: when typing in ACAD the first quotation mark is backwards.... how do i fix the problem
A: Gary: The Font you picked will only have ONE kind of quotation mark. There is no open and closed ...
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| layout problem | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I using autocad 2007 in XP . I am facing problem in layout When I display locked and enable yes and ...
A: Kuldeep: You say you lock the viewport, but the problem you describe is as if the viewport is not ...
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| arial text junk | 5/14/2007 |
Q: when using arial and cutting and pasting, when finished cad sometimes leaves a ghost chunk of text ...
A: When asking about an AutoCAD problem, please indicate the version of AutoCAD you are running. It ...
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| fidn and replace method | 4/19/2007 |
Q: not sure whether you are the right person should i send this question to. I'm using Autodesk Map ...
A: Possibly. But first, what object properties do these text have in common. Are they true text, or ...
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| autocad | 4/17/2007 |
Q: How do I set up a sheet so that model space contains the information for foundation thru roof and ...
A: A good place to start is a book like the one advertised here: ...
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| autocad | 4/16/2007 |
Q: How do I set up a sheet so that model space contains the information for foundation thru roof and ...
A: Stack your floor plans one on top of the other. All the different floor plan layers will have a ...
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| autocad performance | 4/16/2007 |
Q: Aloha Bill, My question may relate more to general computing than AutoCAD specifically. It seems ...
A: Shaun. I had the same problem. But I took care of it. My computer now runs a full 2GB of RAM. I ...
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| Autocad Version | 4/13/2007 |
Q: I recieve lots of files via different sources using different versions of autocad.... So i would ...
A: This one comes highly recommended. http://www.cushat.co.uk:80/dc/ You just install it, then Add a ...
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| deleting layer | 4/12/2007 |
Q: i am using autocad 2006. i have a drawing file containing objects in a layer(1). i transferred all ...
A: Prakash: You have a block that contains an object that resides on that layer. If going through all ...
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| autocad - ucs | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I have a drawing opened up in Autocad 06 and in paper space the ucs was and can be set to 0,0 and ...
A: Anne: No matter where you work in a drawing, you're in a viewport. I know that doesn't sound right ...
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| Autocad 2004, vp copy | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I have a question about copy a viewport. I want to copy a viewport with objects (objects are located ...
A: Here is a thread from a forum that talks about that in detail: ...
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| system variables | 4/9/2007 |
Q: earlier today i was able to double click objects in my drawing and the appropriate dialogue editor ...
A: Sorry I took so long to answer. I thought I had already answered this one. I think I remembere ...
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| Pasting a .jpg image into AutoCad Lt 2005 | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I am trying to apply a companies logo to a drawing but have not had any success with the copy and ...
A: You can use the Image Manager. Type IMAGE from the command line and browse to your image and ...
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| importing Terramodel files | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I am using Architectural desktop 2005. I have a consultant that uses the Terramodel program and when ...
A: I used to work with an Engineer that used Terramodel. So, I think I know what you're talking about. ...
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| Making a pdf usable in cad | 3/27/2007 |
Q: I have a scanned page I need to use in autocad but can't make it into anything I can use in cad. The ...
A: You can do it this way: Bring it up in the Adobe reader. Go to File; Select All and copy the ...
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| Bluetooth causing issues with ADT 07 | 3/25/2007 |
Q: I have ADT 07 and when i have either a bluetooth dongle or the factory bt chipset installed in my HP ...
A: I did not hear of this problem before, so I shared it with colleagues on the ADT newsgroup. A ...
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| xref | 3/21/2007 |
Q: i am adding my design to an already made drawing. i want to xref the original drawing and work my ...
A: The Layer manager can change the colors of the layers of the reference attached to your drawing, but ...
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| How to find the sum of conecting lines | 3/20/2007 |
Q: I am looking to find or build a program to organize a drawing into a grid that I can place data ...
A: I have a routine that returns the length of all objects selected - even splines. However you have ...
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| Solidworks / AutoCad Drawings | 3/15/2007 |
Q: Our company recently switched from AutoCad to Solidworks and converted all the drawings. A vendor ...
A: Use Drawing Interchange Format: DXF. Solidworks should be able to create that and AutoCAD should ...
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| Freelance Work | 3/14/2007 |
Q: I have a question pertaining to doing CAD work on the side, like say a few hours a week, as a ...
A: Dave: If your job is strictly 8-hours-a-day, then sure, do it. But if you do a lot of overtime, it ...
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| format | 3/6/2007 |
Q: I guess all I meant by "opening a drawing that has been saved" was that this only happens after I ...
A: OK. I don't do this very often, but I'll do it this time. Could you send me the drawing? Send it ...
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| format | 3/5/2007 |
Q: This may be an easy one for you, but it is driving me crazy. It has to do with formatting, ...
A: This may sound weird, but I'm thinking that there are two definitions of the arrow block that you ...
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| returning to an earlier version of autocad | 3/4/2007 |
Q: I have autodesk 2006 installed over autocad 2004. Now I wish I had autocad 2004 back. How can I ...
A: The file format of an AutoCAD 2006 drawing is the same as that of an AutoCAD 2004 document. If you ...
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| Viewports | 2/27/2007 |
Q: We are coping multiply v-ports in one tab with the copy command, not copy-clip I was told by another ...
A: Sorry for taking so long on this one. I was waiting for some input from others. I actually ...
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| Viewports | 2/26/2007 |
Q: We use a lot of imported dwg files from our consultants as well as franchise required criteria for ...
A: Kevin: With Pickfirst set to 1, you can pre-select the viewport, then right-click on it and Select ...
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| AutoCAD | 2/21/2007 |
Q: My other question was - What is the most ideal setup and/or configuration for a computer to run ...
A: Currently, because of up and coming AutoCAD 2008 and Windows Vista 64-bit, my recommendation is a ...
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| AutoCAD | 2/21/2007 |
Q: I am seeking advice on "what is the best setup for a computer to run AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT or other ...
A: Definitely AutoCAD. Whenever you get files from surveyors, you will want them to work with your ...
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| screw | 2/14/2007 |
Q: how can I draw a 3d screw (and spirl)?
A: n: I get lots of cool routines like that from CADDEPOT.com ...
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| exporting multiple text | 2/13/2007 |
Q: I'm using auto cad 2006 I have some hatch objects that I'm using for company logos using hatch ...
A: I thought I answered this, but it's still here. Try rehatching the gradient, but don't erase the ...
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| plottting issue | 2/12/2007 |
Q: ok, I appologize, but is the command "findfile"? I typed that at the command line and it didn't ...
A: Tim: it is as follows: (findfile "myfont.shx") including the parethesis. It's an AutoLISP comannd. ...
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| plottting issue | 2/12/2007 |
Q: oops, sorry about not giving you all that info. We are using ADT 2005. Each station is using a ...
A: OK. What does AutoCAD return when you type the following: (findfile "myfont.shx") Substitute your ...
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| plottting issue | 2/8/2007 |
Q: We have 6 autocad stations here and we have been having the following problem. On some of ...
A: Well, first, tell me if the text style is defined with a True-Type font or SHX? Also, what version ...
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| Hidden Lines in Paper Space | 2/5/2007 |
Q: Ok, I didn't word the question very well, sorry! I was referring to 'Dashed' or 'Hidden' linetypes ...
A: OK, well similar things can cause that. Set SHADEMODE to 2D wireframe. Any other setting in the ...
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| ABOUT CAD TESTIMONIAL AND CERTIFICATION | 2/2/2007 |
Q: my name is mobius. Now , i want to ask you a few about autocad. 1. I study autocad and catia my ...
A: Nothing wrong with being an Engineer. And Guam's top industry is tourism. And you have to house ...
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| Hidden Lines in Paper Space | 2/1/2007 |
Q: In model space I will have a variety of different types of hidden lines that can be seen on the ...
A: This sounds like a 3-D question because the hidden lines don't sound like hidden linetypes. If the ...
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| hidden line | 1/28/2007 |
Q: Suppose that I have drawn a cubic solid which contains a hole!. Now, how can I show thw hidden ...
A: Again, Ni, I need to know what version of AutoCAD, but at least this time, you gave me an idea of ...
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| 3-d cad | 1/19/2007 |
Q: I have a site plan that has contours broken up. the contours are already 3-d, so that is good, but ...
A: I answered this, but it appears that ALLEXPERTS has not record of it. Here is code that I wrote for ...
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| exporting multiple text | 1/16/2007 |
Q: acad 2006 I have drawings that has multiple sheet set up in acad tabs and have a need to convert ...
A: José: Please go to my website and go to the bottom of the main page and click on AutoLISP/Visual ...
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| Autocad is not launching | 1/15/2007 |
Q: After some virus scan in computer iam not able to launch autocad, when clicking autocad 2006 exe ...
A: Pradeep: This is obviously not supposed to happen, but if it did, you can do the following: Open ...
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| Copying a line to another layer | 1/10/2007 |
Q: I'm trying to export some DWG files into ArcView, but have run into a problem. One of my layers in ...
A: Copy using the _copy command using any point (say 0,0) as a base point and the same point as a ...
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| insert points at centers of multiple ellipses | 1/9/2007 |
Q: I have a drawing with many ellipses and I need to insert points at the centers of these ellipses all ...
A: Save the following as elcen.lsp within the Support File Search Path (defun c:elcen (/ sset sslen ...
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| Drawing a survey | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I typically layout a survey with the "line" command by selecting my first point then entering the ...
A: It appears that you are using the wrong symbol for "angle". You should be using the "less than" ...
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| AutoCAD 2005 | 12/30/2006 |
Q: Some of my lines that are angled are very jagged when they should be a nice smooth line. This is ...
A: One thing you could try is the VIEWRES command. I think default setting is 200, but if you increase ...
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| 'filter' command | 12/16/2006 |
Q: DeShawn, I am using AutCAD 2005, and would like to ask you if you had a chance to use in Select ...
A: There was quite a lengthy discussion on the filter command here: ...
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| Covert CUI back to MNS | 12/13/2006 |
Q: Is there away, even by another program, to convert a Acad 2007 CUI back to a Acad 2005 MNS file ...
A: Matthew: Your is the first request I have seen for backwards conversion. But no, I am not aware of ...
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| Logitech mouse vs. Autocad2006 | 12/11/2006 |
Q: I have new LogitechMX1000Laser mouse - and it doesn't work in Autocad2006... With the wheel press ...
A: If Logitech has no answers for you, then for now, set up the Mouse as if it were a Microsoft Wheel ...
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| Stretch command | 12/4/2006 |
Q: In the past when I'm stretching acad objects and involve a hatch or block in my window, all object ...
A: José: You know your supposed to mention the version of AutoCAD your running. The stretch ...
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| linetypes | 11/28/2006 |
Q: We run Autocad LT and it has a limited amount of linetypes. I draft for a surveying firm and need to ...
A: http://www.caddepot.com baseline.exe When you get a LIN file, you can paste its contents into the ...
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| Font Troubles | 11/27/2006 |
Q: I saw your comments on Archstyl.shx I have used this font for years and years. However I am now ...
A: Mark: There isn't a font that reads exactly like archstyl.shx. There are, however similar shx fonts ...
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| Setting decimal places in command line | 11/27/2006 |
Q: I am running R2004, and would like to know if I can set the product of a calculation in the commnad ...
A: I've set my units to architectural, decimal, engineering, set precision to 0,and I cnsistently get ...
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| saving | 11/20/2006 |
Q: I just asked you a question about layers and layouts. The person I am supposed to send these ...
A: You can't do it without third-party software. Don't despair. You can get a free version of PDF995 ...
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| 2004dx dimensioning | 11/17/2006 |
Q: I like the idea of the model dim as opposed to the edited one as well. I did as you suggested and ...
A: Yes, there is. In the text STYLE dialog, choose 0.00 as the text height. That will let DIMTXT ...
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| Problems with SOLVIEW and SOLDRAW | 11/17/2006 |
Q: I have been (trying) to use SOLVIEW and SOLDRAW in AutoCad 2005 to create 2D views of 3D assemblies. ...
A: I am told that SuperPurge can purge anything: http://www.manusoft.com/Software/SuperPurge/index.stm ...
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| Autocad freezing | 11/17/2006 |
Q: Trying to resize a spline, mainly... and also when I try to offset asome lines, it freezes. Hope ...
A: Kathy: At this stage of the game, I strongly suspect two things. First, I would do a repair ...
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| 2004dx dimensioning | 11/16/2006 |
Q: Is there a way to dimension between two views (showing each end of a long part) and display the real ...
A: By two views, I'm assuming two viewports that are aligned in one axis and zooomed to the same scale ...
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| Autocad freezing | 11/16/2006 |
Q: Lately whenever I try to offset or move an objest in my drawing, the program seems to freeze and ...
A: There is nothing in the Autodesk knowledge base that resembles this problem, except for 3D objects. ...
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| AutoCAD regeration question | 11/13/2006 |
Q: I hope you can help fix this. I have a file I recieved from someone else. Everytime I go into model ...
A: Dan: Try setting UCSFOLLOW to 0. After that, use MVIEW to lock your viewport once you have it ...
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| Disclamer | 11/10/2006 |
Q: Is there a way to creat a lisp routian to insert a popup window in a drawing so when you open the ...
A: Lisp routines work inside AutoCAD. AutoCAD has to be open for the LISP routine to work. The choice ...
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| COPY AND PASTE | 11/10/2006 |
Q: I'm having trouble copying selected layers from one drawing to a new one. Generally I select the ...
A: John: The PASTEORIG command paste objects into a drawing other than the original drawing and at the ...
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| block definitions | 11/8/2006 |
Q: I am working with a drawing file that was given to me by someone else. All of the content which I ...
A: AutoCAD 2006 and 2007 have BEDIT which will also create and edit Dynamic Blocks. But if you're not ...
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| Curve Question | 11/3/2006 |
Q: I hav a site plan and the property line has a curve in it. The curve has a distance of 305.43' and ...
A: Like this: %%u/\%%u = 87%%d35'39" The font has to support the special "%%" character set for ...
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| fonts | 11/1/2006 |
Q: I seem to have lost a font within AutoCAD. I wrote you a month or so ago asking how to integrate a ...
A: OK. If the ARCHSTYL.SHX font is where it is supposed to be, then be sure to include the path to the ...
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| converting from PDF | 10/30/2006 |
Q: can a PDF be converted to a .dwg? if so how?
A: Yes. It can be done. However, layer and color information is lost when it is made into a PDF. ...
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| line type problems | 10/24/2006 |
Q: hey man, Thanks for the quick response. I've tried what you sent me and it isn't working. The line ...
A: I have a feeling I know what's going on. Please send the drawing to me at bdeshawn@sterling.net. I ...
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| exporting multiple text | 10/17/2006 |
Q: I have a drawing list and would like to send this information to a excel or word pad as text. this ...
A: José: I need to know what version of AutoCAD you are running. If you have EXPRESS TOOLS, there is a ...
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| very large drawing | 10/15/2006 |
Q: the drawing im working on at the mo in the office is a huge 50 something kb. im not sure why. i have ...
A: Brian: This is a problem that often has to be picked apart item by item. It usuually has to do with ...
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| Suppress dialog box | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I tried this thing and working very well. But the AutoCAD mechanical commands are not able to ...
A: I am an AutoCAD person - not an AutoCAD Mechanical person. AMOPTIONS does not come up when I type ...
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| Suppress dialog box | 10/10/2006 |
Q: How to suppress the dialog box while running lisp or VBA routines in AutoCAD Mechanical?
A: Vikas: Some command dialogs are able to be suppressed, and some are not. Those that are able to be ...
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| MAKING MY OWN TOOL BAR | 10/10/2006 |
Q: IM RUNNING 2005. WHICH VERSIONS CAN DO THESE ACTIONS THAT I AM TALKING BOUTCAN YOU RUN ME THROUGH ...
A: César: All versions can do it, but the procedure changes in AutoCAD 2006. Here's a sample MNS ...
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| Tracing images | 10/8/2006 |
Q: Is it possible to be able to import a scanned image. Place it on a particular layer and draw ...
A: Harry: I do this quite frequently, actually. Often times we get building sites with "topo" lines ...
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| AutoCAD Layer colors | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I am having a problem changing layer colors in the Layer Dialog Box. Sometimes, it takes four or ...
A: This has never shown up before. You are the first. I am unable to duplicate the problem. I ...
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| unit change has no long term effect. | 9/28/2006 |
Q: using the units dialog box to change an existing drawing's unit precision from 1/16" to 1/256", i ...
A: Something is changing the LUPREC system variable. It could be a routine that you run at startup. ...
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| Linetypes Major Error | 9/26/2006 |
Q: Well im trying to create a linetype in Auto Cad 2002 w/Autodesk Map 5. Its a complex line where I ...
A: Linetype: I don't know linetype code. However, if you have EXPRESS TOOLS, there is a command ...
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| edit a scanned drawing | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I use autoCad 14 for 2d drawings and have been asked to edit blueprints. Is there a way to scan edit ...
A: Dan: I've been doing this for a lot of years, and I haven't run across a good program for taking ...
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| DEFPOINTS Layer | 9/20/2006 |
Q: When I draw something in one layer and then put that object on the DEFPOINTS layer, it won't let me ...
A: I believe in those "few drwings" in which you have trouble you may have layer "0" frozen. Thaw ...
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| viewpoints | 9/15/2006 |
Q: I have a drawing and a specific area has a great degree of detail. I would like to cut this area ...
A: I am assuming you drew the detailed area in model space. That being the case, copy the detailed ...
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| polyline | 9/13/2006 |
Q: (i am using autocad 2004) once you have closed a polyline can you "edit" the polyline to add more ...
A: Yes, you can edit a polyline with the PEDIT command. It's tricky, but quite good, and you can do a ...
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| fonts | 9/13/2006 |
Q: Aloha from Hawaii, I am using AutoCAD 2006. My employer wants me to use a font which was not ...
A: Shaun Aloha. I use the same fonts. I place them in a folder I reserve for special fonts. ...
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| PDF files | 9/7/2006 |
Q: I receive AutoCAD files that have been converted to a ".pdf" file. I can't get the original file. ...
A: A CAD file in PDF format was given to you because the originator of the CAD file only wants you to ...
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| autocad 2007 cui | 9/7/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- I read everything I could find on cui - articles, discussion groups, ...
A: OK, Sue, try this: type the following from the command line: (command "menu" "custom") I think ...
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| Autocad Insert with Xref's | 9/6/2006 |
Q: I am trying to insert in a drawing several files with xref's overlaied within them. When I insert ...
A: Lee: You can get rid of the referenced block name by making sure the blocks are all erased, and ...
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| autocad 2007 cui | 9/6/2006 |
Q: We are upgrading to 2007 from 2004. We plan to use our custom.cui as our main customization file ...
A: Sue: CUI customization is new to me, too, but I got just a little head start on you. Tell me what ...
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| Coordinate Systems | 8/31/2006 |
Q: Forgive me for troubling you again but I have another multiple choice question from Ireland. It is a ...
A: Until today, I have only heard of "user coordinate system" and "world coordinate system". "Local ...
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| autocad | 8/31/2006 |
Q: Back in 1985 Version C I was able to array a box and have the numbers sequential increase in each ...
A: I hit the wrong button. before, so I hope you didn't get the wrong message. Yes, this can be done ...
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| Instructional Design | 8/30/2006 |
Q: I have a question and I figured I’d go straight to the experts in the field. I work for a marketing ...
A: IMHO, it is an outdated trend. Don't fight firewall software trying to put cookies on people's ...
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| Cloud routine | 8/29/2006 |
Q: How do I get the express Cloud routine to stay ortho? Answer - AUTOCAD 2000 Keith: Please tell me ...
A: Keith: Sorry. There is no way to force revcloud.lsp for AutoCAD 2000 to create an orthographic ...
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| ucs | 8/17/2006 |
Q: how do i change the ucs back to the regular x-axis on zero and y-axis on 90?
A: Tram: Command: ucs Current ucs name: *NO NAME* Enter an option ...
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| cut & paste/scale | 8/16/2006 |
Q: I am trying to cut & paste from one drawing to another (tooling/machine detail)and it will not ...
A: Tim: Sure, I'll help you. First tell me if you are running a vertical product of AutoCAD like ...
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| Layers in Xref | 8/5/2006 |
Q: I'm using Autocad 2005. How do you change the color in the reference files? I've tried to change the ...
A: I can help. Thank you for telling me what version of AutoCAD you are running (2005). Here is some ...
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| CAD Viewer | 8/3/2006 |
Q: Is it possible for a CAD Viewer to read and rotate rendered AutoCAD drawings?
A: Have you tried Autodesk DWG TrueView? Free Download ...
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| Arc-length from known radius & chord | 7/31/2006 |
Q: I have a radius of 1326.0 And a chord of 72.0 How can I find the arch length using autolisp?
A: Dan: Check this out: (defun c:aleng (/ os snp ortho xcmdecho arcsel arcpick arcpick2 arclst etype ...
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| formulas in blocks | 7/28/2006 |
Q: i was wondering if you could do a simple formula in a block. at the moment i have a block that ...
A: Matt: A LISP routine can be written so that if a block that has been inserted has two attributes: ...
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| Protecting layers | 7/28/2006 |
Q: My company has been using Autocad for years and most of the designers simply copy old drawings and ...
A: No, Matt. There is not. However, what can be done is with a LISP routine, everything that resides ...
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| keynotes | 7/27/2006 |
Q: when i open up my TOOL Pallette and click on the "annotation" tab...this is where I find the keynote ...
A: Andy said: Well I'm guessing that it didn't have a scale or aux scale field because it's not a ...
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| keynotes | 7/27/2006 |
Q: please let me know as soon as you hear fom Mr. Rollins.Mr. DeShawn, I checked all the variable and ...
A: Andy Rollins seems determined. Here is his response: Try rt-clicking on the keynote symbol in the ...
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| Different Ques | 7/26/2006 |
Q: Yeah, I figured out that enable and disable option, but I need the lines enabled all the time and I ...
A: There are certain things you can't lock. On the other hand, you can program LTSCALE into your ...
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| to find the lenght of a path | 7/26/2006 |
Q: I have the road map between four provinces in autocad format in 1:1 scal and it is not a straight ...
A: Ahmad: If the line was created as a 2 dimensional line and is made up of line segments or polyline ...
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| Different Ques | 7/25/2006 |
Q: K, I have another question for you about setting up the template. People who will be digitizing the ...
A: LTSCALE is a system variable that can be changed at the user's discretion. A CAD manager can set ...
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| Templates | 7/25/2006 |
Q: Yes, that's what I am doing is standardizing. So, in the last ten years we have used various ...
A: Actually, you're right on! Great idea. Inserting the drawing into a new drawing which gets its ...
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| Templates | 7/24/2006 |
Q: This should be an easy question for a pro, I hope! Is there any way to insert an already existing ...
A: In the case of AutoCAD objects, any one of them or any group of them can be copied to the clipboard ...
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| New view port | 7/21/2006 |
Q: Inserted new layout to an existing drawing, rename it, went to the page setup manager for setup. ...
A: Send the drawing to me at bdeshawn@sterling.net. I'm going to have to take a look at it before I ...
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| New view port | 7/21/2006 |
Q: Inserted new layout to an existing drawing, rename it, went to the page setup manager for setup. ...
A: John: With system variable PICKFIRST set to one, click on the viewport and get the grips showing. ...
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| keynotes | 7/20/2006 |
Q: I am using Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2005 and I am learning to work with KEYNOTES by using the ...
A: Let me know if this works, so I can thank the responder on your behalf. Check your insunits ...
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| Layer Management | 7/20/2006 |
Q: Good day, is there a easier way of creating multiple new layers having the same properties as its ...
A: Marc: In the _layer properties dialog of AutoCAD there is the ability to click on a layer to ...
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| AEC OBJECTS | 7/19/2006 |
Q: Bill, I have a question. I am using regular autocad 2004. we are recieving drawings from an ...
A: Sherry: The walls are 3D objects created by ADT. You can't really do anything with them other than ...
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| toolbars and customizing buttons in autocad 2006lt | 7/19/2006 |
Q: I have a problem in Autocad 2006LT. We have a master layers button and I think that the macro file ...
A: First set CMDECHO to 1 and/or remove the ^P entries from the menu macro, if any. That will enable ...
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| DWG conversions | 7/19/2006 |
Q: I need to convert all of my drawings from .DWG to .DXF. Is it possible to do this all at once, ...
A: @echo off cls FOR %%F IN (*.DWG) DO c:\ADT2004\acad %%F PLOTFIT.SCR ECHO. :END IF NOT EXIST *.DWG ...
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| PS view | 7/13/2006 |
Q: If that is the problem,how can I wipeout the wipeout, if I can't find grips for it?A few of our dwgs ...
A: Carl: Well, provide there is a wipeout in front of stuff, if the wipeout Frames are off, you can ...
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| PS view | 7/12/2006 |
Q: A few of our dwgs have taken on some strange characteristics that I'm unable to resolve. Nothing is ...
A: Just one. If a block or XREF (of actually any object has been hidden by a wipeout, and if you have ...
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| Read only | 7/6/2006 |
Q: I work in a small office where 3 pc's have AutoCAD 2006 installed. On 2 of the pc's, everything is ...
A: Rob: This sounds like a folder sharing/permissions problem. If you have the drawing files on a ...
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| Problems loading menus | 7/5/2006 |
Q: Here goes. I am using AutoCAD 2006, and am having trouble with one of my custom menus. I have pull ...
A: Use this to find the file (findfile "myfile.dwg") This code is not case sensitive. Of course, put ...
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| costomisasion | 7/4/2006 |
Q: 2004 is easy to costomise or make ur one toolbar how do u do that with autocad 2006 i try all ...
A: Basie: There is a new customization interface that AutoCAD uses now. It is called CUI. Enter _CUI ...
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| AutoCAD 2006 AecBaseServices Error | 6/22/2006 |
Q: For a few weeks now, everytime I close Land Desktop 2006 I get this annoying and concerning error: ...
A: Carlos: In the following thread: http://discussion.autodesk.com/thread.jspa?messageID=577818 Peter ...
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| rotate | 6/22/2006 |
Q: How can I rotate an object around a line or axis(not a base point)? thanks
A: I answered this question, but somehow it didn't get processed. Use the ROTATE3D command, Select the ...
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| AutoCad Plotting | 6/22/2006 |
Q: I am trying to figure out if when you plot to a PDF or PLT, does it matter which file type you use? ...
A: Ruth: 1. Yes, your CTB file will determine the pen settings no matter which format you plot to. 2. ...
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| Image Drape | 6/21/2006 |
Q: What I am wondering is whether there is a way to drape an image (jpg, tiff etc) over a 3d drawing ...
A: Elias You can do this in AutoCAD. I do it now and then myself. After inserting the image, you ...
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| printing layers | 6/21/2006 |
Q: I am trying to print all the layers in my autocad file, so I can have a paper copy of the colors, ...
A: Amy: Turn on and thaw all your layer, make sure they are all set to plot. If you don't know what ...
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| rod | 6/21/2006 |
Q: How can I draw an elliptical shaped rod,or a rod which dose not have any regular path(I mean not ...
A: Create your ellipse first. Then with the UCS command, create a new UCS at 90 degrees from the ...
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| How do you model threads in 3D? | 6/21/2006 |
Q: How can I accurately model 3D threaded holes and shafts so that they are correctly represented in 2D ...
A: Mark: I don't generally model the threads. I don't feel there's a real point to it, except for the ...
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| Autocad Today window | 6/13/2006 |
Q: I liked the Autocad Today window (autocad 2002), I miss the “recent used file” feature, because I ...
A: Zsolt: Unforturnately Today has been eliminated. Fortunately, you found the History button. In the ...
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| pattern | 6/12/2006 |
Q: I want to draw a box with welded corner lines.How can I give the welding pattern to them so that it ...
A: Typically, welds aren't drawn very fancy. If you have an idea in mind, perhaps you can use the ...
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| Delete nested block | 6/12/2006 |
Q: If it exists in the drawing database, it cannot be purged. Nested blocks are difficult to find, so ...
A: Zoe: The ONLY utility that I know of that will do this is SUPERPURGE. It can be downloaded here: ...
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| importing a solidworks drawing to autocad | 6/2/2006 |
Q: is it posible to go from solidworks to acad? i have found many converters that go the other way. I ...
A: Roger. Your clients can send you DWG files right from SolidWorks. Ask them to provide that for ...
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| Removing part of a drawing | 6/1/2006 |
Q: Autocad 2005. I have a drawing and have used the curve tool to replace an existing sectioned curve ...
A: The terminology you are using is not that of somebody who knows what the names of objects are, as ...
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| AutoCAD 2007 CUI | 5/26/2006 |
Q: Our company is growing very fast, so I need to keep an eye to the not so distant future. With that ...
A: If your AutoCAD installations are not network installations, but stand-alone (like ours are), it my ...
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| AutoCAD 2007 CUI | 5/25/2006 |
Q: My company is upgrading from AutoCAD 2004 to 2007 very soon. I (and a few others) are checking it ...
A: Enterprise Customization File A CUI file that is typically controlled by a CAD manager. It is often ...
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| Regarding 3d view | 5/22/2006 |
Q: first of all I want to thank you for your answer to my last question that really helped me. now I ...
A: Yes, It is possible. Although the result is not a perfect one, it is 3-dimensional and looks very ...
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| Regarding 3d view | 5/21/2006 |
Q: when I veiw a box in isometric form in autocad 2006 or earler virsions the edges of the box which is ...
A: Ahmad: No, there is no such method. However if you wish to see a perspective view of your objects, ...
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| Layer controls | 5/10/2006 |
Q: If I have a drawing with say 10 layers (A to J), and I want to view a particular combination, say ...
A: This is one of the uses of paper space. In a layout, bring in your title block, create a viewport ...
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| Autocad LT script to macro | 4/21/2006 |
Q: Hey Bill, I have a real odd, but I would think simple question. Let me explain what I am doing and ...
A: Lt is VERY limited as you must know. You're not going to get a script to call up a macro. But you ...
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| Access violation error | 4/17/2006 |
Q: After installing Autocad 2005 Light (Windows XP) I get the following error: Fatal Error on handled ...
A: Zion: This error is caused by a virus. See this article in the Autodesk knowledge base: ...
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| plotting acad 2005 | 3/29/2006 |
Q: I am not able to plot limits in (paperspace) I am trying to plot a D size sheet to ansi B (fit to ...
A: Ricky. Send the drawing to me at bdeshawn@sterling.net. I want to check something out. There are ...
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| text issues | 3/28/2006 |
Q: Followup To Question - We run Windows2000pro. When we upgraded to AC 2004, ,we started noticing on ...
A: An: Very well. Send the font file, the drawing files (the working drawing and the one you insert as ...
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| text issues | 3/27/2006 |
Q: We run Windows2000pro. When we upgraded to AC 2004, ,we started noticing on some drawings that the ...
A: An: Here's what I think is happening. Look into this: If you have a text style defined before your ...
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| text issues | 3/24/2006 |
Q: We run Windows2000pro. When we upgraded to AC 2004, ,we started noticing on some drawings that the ...
A: I'm going to need some information from you. What is the style name, the font file name: i.e. ...
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| commands | 3/8/2006 |
Q: my i.t. guy here at work had to tweak a couple of things on my computer and now my 'ctrl z' will ...
A: Kelly: Type: Options Click on: User Preferences Look for Windows Standard Behavior Check box: ...
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| 3D walk through in ACAD2006 | 3/8/2006 |
Q: Is there a simple way to create a walk-through in ACAD 2006 and record this as maybe an MPG or AVI ...
A: AutoCAD-no! Autodesk-yes! Autodesk VIZ 2006 Autodesk® VIZ is a full-featured software application ...
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| Printing | 3/6/2006 |
Q: im quite new to Autocad and am trying to print of a printer some drawings. Some print great onto A3 ...
A: First, you need to create a PC3 file if you haven't already. It's best to use a PC3 file for ...
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| selective display in views | 3/2/2006 |
Q: MECHANICAL 2004 DX Is there a way to choose what to display in a chosen view? For example, I have ...
A: Bob: There IS a way to do what you describe. First Thaw and turn on all your layers. When you are ...
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| shapefile | 2/22/2006 |
Q: hey, When i open the drawing autocad asks to select a shapefile. (*.shx) this file was allready ...
A: Jasper: SHX files are AutoCAD font files. There is a text style in your drawing that uses that font ...
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| dwg to dwf converter | 2/17/2006 |
Q: My convertion program is taking my dwg files and converting them to dwf files for viewing over the ...
A: Well, Askia, not having the drawing to work with, I can only guess. My first (and only) guess is ...
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| Aerial Illustration Software | 2/9/2006 |
Q: I'm new in the civil engineering industry & would like your input on software that can perform ...
A: Adobe Illustrator should be the one that can do the job. Sorry to say, I haven't the civil ...
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| AutoCad Backup | 1/6/2006 |
Q: I have Land Desktop and Autodesk Civil 3D open at the same time. When I save on Land Desktop I do ...
A: Since LDD is an AutoCAD vertical product, you should be able to check this in OPTIONS just like ...
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| what is the best | 12/29/2005 |
Q: in design and technology, resistant materials in school. i need to make a varity of things in 3d. ...
A: Amar: Like it or not, if you have ALL the same tools as architects, you are way ahead of all other ...
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| AutoCAD: inserting geo-referenced images | 12/22/2005 |
Q: My client knows little about AutoCAD. He uses version 2000 or 2002 (not sure which). When he brings ...
A: John: Check the INSUNITS system variable: INSUNITS Type: Integer Saved in: Drawing Initial value: ...
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| 2d metal plate weight calculator | 12/13/2005 |
Q: I found a lisp routine for 2d metal plate weight calculator just for metric units, how to make it ...
A: I would have to see the code to answer that question. I also need to know exactly what weight unit ...
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| the pesky "z" | 12/12/2005 |
Q: We get dwgs from clients that have many objects with a "Z" factor as in 3d. This messes up snapping ...
A: Method 1: Express Tools - FLATTEN command Method 2: A menu MACRO: ...
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| Acad 2005 - Burst and Layer Tools | 11/30/2005 |
Q: Bill, I'm converting an office CAD system from 2000 to 2005. A lot of us are used to using the old ...
A: Express Tools are the replacement for Bonus Tools. With ACAD 2000, you had to BUY Express Tools in ...
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| Burst | 11/15/2005 |
Q: i'm in the process of creating a lisp to automatically bind xref's (typically 4) & then use the ...
A: Vic: First of all, I'm on vacation in Nicaragua, flying home tomorrow and I will be available again ...
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| autocad | 10/15/2005 |
Q: when using "id" inquiory command, what snaps can be used? 1.endpoint only 2.node only 3.intersection ...
A: You can use: ENDPoint MIDPoint NEArest PERPendicular (from the last point picked) CENter NODe for ...
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| shortcut keystrokes for Acad LT | 10/14/2005 |
Q: Bill, Currently I am using Acad Lt 97 and 2000i LT. In regular Acad I could customize the acad.lsp ...
A: For LT, you need to write a macro in ACAD.MNS. If it doesn't exist, write it in ACAD.MNU. ...
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| View Port Properties | 10/6/2005 |
Q: Is it possible to set layer properties by view port? Think of a document with 3 view ports. The ...
A: The only layer properties that you can set by viewport are those accessible through the VPLAYER ...
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| AutoCAD 2006 | 9/21/2005 |
Q: I work for a company called Corle Building Systems designing steel buildings. My problem is that I ...
A: I'm sure you've done a ton of drawings or you have drawings that are already using the right units. ...
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| convert 2d polylines to arcs | 9/5/2005 |
Q: Is there a way to convert 2d polylines to arcs and lines in autocad 2000 LT? Because our contruction ...
A: Erik: The _explode command will convert a 2D polyline to lines and arcs. There will be a line for ...
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| autocad | 9/2/2005 |
Q: I am an aerial photographer. I need to save or export a DWG drawing on autocad 2002 into JPEG ...
A: Beni_mor: 1. Maximize the drawing in AutoCAD 2. Maximize AutoCAD 3. Zoom Window to the fullest ...
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| AutoCAD 2006 - Paperspace | 8/23/2005 |
Q: While editing some dims in paperspace via a modelspace viewport, AutoCAD Mechanical 2006 started ...
A: You didn't say if you thawed the layer they were placed on or not. I put my viewports on the ...
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| zero length line problems | 8/12/2005 |
Q: i have been trying to draw a line by directly entering a length value in the 2002 version of autocad ...
A: Shane: Please send an example of the drawing and problem to the following email address: ...
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| Manipulating filenames for if then statements | 8/11/2005 |
Q: Mr DeShawn, im still in the process of learning lisp routines but been a cad user for a while. I'm ...
A: Here is a sub-routine I used to change one character to another: (setq sset (ssget)) (if sset ...
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| Need text help | 8/5/2005 |
Q: I made a new text style called dutch Under Font name i picked Dutch801RmBt Under font style i used ...
A: There are a very many issues with MTEXT and SHX fonts. One of the things that it won't do is ...
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| Steel programs | 7/28/2005 |
Q: can you recomend a good 3d steel program? we are looking to show connections in 3d. thanks. we ...
A: David: 1. CADworks Steel http://www.caddepot.com/cgi-bin/cfiles/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,23,2020 2. ...
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| AutoCAD | 7/19/2005 |
Q: I am satisfied in receiving your aid. I am starting study of AutoCAD 2004 using postil gotten in ...
A: Marcos. Disculpe que no le entiendo por la forma de inglés que me está escribiendo. Primero, no ...
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| AutoCAD 2004 | 7/18/2005 |
Q: AutoCAD 2004 program 1. How I must proceed to modify the ISO-25 Dimstyle to Standart Dimstyle? 2. ...
A: Marcos: 1. a. Rename the Dimstyle "Standard" to "Marcos" b. Rename Dimstyle "ISO-25" to ...
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| PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT' | 7/13/2005 |
Q: I've got from an architect a file and when I am opening with my autocad light 2005 I got an icon ...
A: Issue When you plot a drawing that was created in or that contains drawing data that was created ...
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| AutoCAD 2002 | 7/8/2005 |
Q: I have been working in AutoCAD for several years and have never had this problem....a setting ...
A: Marsha: I believe your PICKADD system variable has been set to 0. If you set it to 1 it should work ...
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| copying drawing to ms word | 7/6/2005 |
Q: I asked you about this same question yesterday. I am using autocad 2002. I am trying to put my ...
A: Before picking the objects with WMFOUT, zoom in as close as possible to your selection. This will ...
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| Copying drawing to ms word!! | 7/5/2005 |
Q: I am using autocad 2002. I can not figue out how to export my drawing to ms word without the black ...
A: Chris: Here is the correct sequence: Command: wmfbkgnd Enter new value for WMFBKGND <OFF>: off ...
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| Polyline elevations | 6/14/2005 |
Q: Bill- I am a landscape architect and this question deals directly with an engineers survey. I am ...
A: If you want to match the elevation of a polyline or lwpolyline, you can use the properties dialog. ...
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| Missing tools in CUI | 6/11/2005 |
Q: Architectural Desktop 2006 I am making a custom toolbar & i added alot of tools. The problem is some ...
A: desgnr: I do see one problem off the bat. Fortunately, I use ADT also, so I might be of some help. ...
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| Missing tools in CUI | 6/9/2005 |
Q: Architectural Desktop 2006 I am making a custom toolbar & i added alot of tools. The problem is some ...
A: In 2006, even experts are beginners when messing with menus, so don't feel bad. The new CUI menus ...
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| regedit message | 5/20/2005 |
Q: First, thank you for your thoughtful answer to my question. This is the first time I have utilized ...
A: Shaun: Aloha and I am happy to have helped you. Drafting is not a high-pay business as such, but ...
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| regedit message | 5/16/2005 |
Q: Aloha from Hawaii, My question concerns an AutoCAD alert I always receive upon startup. The message ...
A: Shaun: Autodesk says this is a common problem. Here is their solution: Bad Profile Specified in ...
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| Autocad Mech 2004 DX- dimension style | 5/13/2005 |
Q: Bill, Thanks for the quick response. Unless I misunderstood your instructions I still need some ...
A: Somewhere in your huge collection of drawings, there is one that has the dimension style just the ...
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| Autocad Mech 2004 DX- dimension style | 5/12/2005 |
Q: Good morning Bill, You will make a few people happy if you have an answer to this question. Can you ...
A: Make it exactly as you want it. When it is perfect, save it away as a DWG file. Call the DWG file ...
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| My CAD Fonts are printing only outlines. | 4/8/2005 |
Q: Well something happened to my autocad fonts. I can no longer print solid fonts, they are always ...
A: Issue You are trying to plot a TrueType® font in a layout, but the font is not filled when ...
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| P&ID 2004 menu to P&ID 2005 | 4/8/2005 |
Q: I was using 2004 version but switched to 2005 lately. I tryed to copy all old files from 2004 ...
A: Hendrik NEVER copy all your support files from one version to another. Only copy your personal ...
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| 3-D modeling | 4/4/2005 |
Q: Bill, Is there any way to convert a bunch of line segements that have been drawn from 3-D ...
A: To do exactly as you say, no. There are ways to convert 2D polylines into 3D objects (EXTRUDE). ...
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| Customizing Autocad Menu/Toolbar | 3/28/2005 |
Q: Bill, thanks for getting back to me. I am we only use regular Autocad, Im on 2005 and the rest of ...
A: Mario. It sounds as though by the "unknown command" error that there are LISP routines that are ...
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| Customizing Autocad Menu/Toolbar | 3/27/2005 |
Q: 1) AutoCAD 2005 and 2000i on a P4 3GHZ 512MB Ram Win XP 2) I have been working with AutoCAD for ...
A: OK, Mario You put in the time, and I'll interject advice. I do basically what you do. I work for ...
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| stuck on lisp | 3/14/2005 |
Q: he came up with the same solution I had offered my client, which they hated-- now he is maxed out ...
A: If you have DRCAUTO, why are you using diesel? DRCAUTO is supposed to provide Autolisp capability ...
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| Bearings.lsp | 3/12/2005 |
Q: Using a Dell 330 Workstation running Win2k SP4 ADT 3.3 SP2 Hi Bill, I am asking for help because I ...
A: The name of the author of my copy of bearings.lsp is ; FRED BERTAGNOLLI ; 745 MAPLE ST. ; ...
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| Autocad File Conversion | 3/2/2005 |
Q: I was looking for a way to progammitically convert 2004 .dwg files to 2000 .dwg files. We recieve ...
A: Create a batch file that has a similar syntax as below: FOR %%F IN (*.DWG) DO ...
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| Scroll zoom setting URGENT!!! | 2/26/2005 |
Q: I recently purchased a new wireless, 5 button Packard Bell mouse. It looks identical to a standard ...
A: AutoCAD has a feature as you well know called "Intellizoom" which allows you to to real-time zooming ...
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| AutoCad 2005 SolView Command | 2/24/2005 |
Q: Is this command the correct way to create 2D views and dimension a solid? If so, then would you ...
A: You can Dim straight from the model in AutoCAD, too, but it's better if you have a scaled viewport ...
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| LAYOUTS FROM NON-STANDARD TEMPLATES | 2/16/2005 |
Q: DeShawn, I am trying to create a layout using one of my own templates, but my template does not ...
A: I'm not sure what you were expecting. You imported the LAYOUT only and did so successfully. The ...
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| LAYOUTS FROM NON-STANDARD TEMPLATES | 2/16/2005 |
Q: DeShawn, I am trying to create a layout using one of my own templates, but my template does not ...
A: Very quickly: I see two problems: 1. A template file does not have a ".DWG " extension. It has a ...
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| Layer Manager | 1/25/2005 |
Q: Land Desktop 2005 I just want it to retain layer states after closing the program. They work until I ...
A: Layer States are only for the here and now. Here's why: Anytime a layer is created or purged, any ...
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| AutoCAD 2005 / Microsoft Works Question | 1/19/2005 |
Q: I am modifying an AutoCAD 2005 drawing and it has a microsoft works chart inserted into the drawing. ...
A: Eric. I believe that if the microsoft works chart was inserted correctly, then double-clicking on ...
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| PACKNGO & DDEDIT | 1/7/2005 |
Q: My first problem is DDEDIT being simply useless for Attribute edits within AutoCAD 2002. I could've ...
A: DDEDIT (the command) never did edit an attribute. There is, however, a function of express tools ...
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| Making Dahed Lines in Auto Cad | 12/22/2004 |
Q: Hey, I have been playing around with Auto Cad but i can not figure out how to make dashed lines. I ...
A: Line types work best as layer properties, and as layer property overrides. For example you could ...
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| printer/plot margins | 12/8/2004 |
Q: I'm working acad 2004 with windows xp, but I encountered this problem with 2000 lt and it's killing ...
A: OK, Gil. I found the message. Well, of course without overstating the obvious check the extents ...
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| wrl | 11/21/2004 |
Q: What is wrl format? Thanks bye
A: Before today I didn't know, but with a little web search I found this: "wrl" - Virtual Reality ...
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| saving units on an imported drawing | 11/11/2004 |
Q: We are using AutoCad 2000. Have received emailed dwg from local architect using release 14. The ...
A: The only thing I can think of is that you are using a new function or a redefined command that sets ...
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| AutoCad 2002 | 11/9/2004 |
Q: Do you know what the command is that will bring back the icons in AutoCad 2002? All of the toolbars ...
A: There is no such command per sae, Pam. It's also not something I can tell you right off the bat. ...
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| Changing the default printer on multiple files | 11/2/2004 |
Q: We have thousands of drawing files on our server, produced by different people using various ...
A: A batch file can be created to open AutoCAD and run a script file and do that for each of the files ...
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| Hardware for AutoCAd | 10/26/2004 |
Q: Can you suggest what sort of hardware is required to run ACAD 04 efficiently? I currently do 2D and ...
A: M: Anytime you can get a good deal on a new system, you should take advantage. Make sure that your ...
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| R14..can I use the middle button pan with it? | 10/25/2004 |
Q: I just started working for a company who has ACAD R14 but will be upgrading in the new year to come ...
A: Don't worry. When you upgrade to AutoCAD 2002, you will have MBUTTONPAN. It's not there in R14. ...
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| Use custom Dimstyle in different drawings | 10/21/2004 |
Q: If i change the dimstyle settings such as text height in AutoCAD in one drawing is there a way i can ...
A: After you finish your drawing, if you want to save your dimension style, give it a name in your ...
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| i don't know if you can figure... | 10/8/2004 |
Q: i don't know if you can figure this question out or not. but, the problem that i am having is when i ...
A: I saw your posting here: http://worldcadaccess.typepad.com/blog/2004/02/tips_autocad_20.html So, now ...
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| Architrion to AutoCad | 9/27/2004 |
Q: I am having severe difficulties, and I appreciate you taking the time to read and "hopefully" solve ...
A: Tom: These are the people that have further developed Architron: ...
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| General CAD/CAM field and math skills | 9/15/2004 |
Q: Can you tell me what math skills are absoulutly necessary in CAD/CAM work. I have basic ...
A: You skill level in CAD is affected by how much math you know, but that doesn't mean you have to be a ...
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| same | 9/9/2004 |
Q: I'm still confused as to how I input the degrees, min, sec. as the AutoCAD program sez "point or ...
A: Tom: OK. I gotcha. You want to draw a line using surveyor's units. It goes like this: To make a ...
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| mtext editor | 9/9/2004 |
Q: Goodmorning, I know I am not suppose to do this, but sometimes i use multiline text instead of ...
A: Jasper: This is an AutoCAD problem that has a WINDOWS solution. This problem arises when you set ...
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| diferent type of lines | 9/8/2004 |
Q: Please can you help me and give me instruction how I can change thickness of drawing line. I want ...
A: Daniel: Therer is a big difference in AutoCAD between Thickness and Width. Thickness is the ...
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| I am working with AutoCAD... | 9/6/2004 |
Q: I am working with AutoCAD 2000 The question is : When I try to view in 3D a squer drown in 2D by ...
A: Hassan: Mlines don't fill or extrude, nor do they have any thickness properties. Therefore they are ...
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| How do I input meets & bounds... | 9/6/2004 |
Q: How do I input meets & bounds w/degrees, feet, & inches, length. That is I am using Arch. Desktop ...
A: If the lines on the plat already exist, there are routines you can find that will place the next ...
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| dimensions | 9/6/2004 |
Q: I am learning architectural desktop on my own. I was dimension and everything was fine. All of a ...
A: SG: First lets find out what kind of dimensioning you are doing. Are you using AutoCAD dimensions ...
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| followup | 9/4/2004 |
Q: I have another question. My autocad is working very slow. I was dimensioning and when I tried to ...
A: I see that you are running AutoCAD 2000. AutoCAD 2000 uses TODAY. Close your today window and see ...
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| offset | 9/4/2004 |
Q: I created a custom design and want to offset it. How can I make it one solid object so I can offset ...
A: Well, let's hope I know what you're talking about. If your "design" is closed (has no openings at ...
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| 3D design | 8/30/2004 |
Q: I like to know what is best 3D design software in the market? for landscape and architecture. What ...
A: I believe the best architectural software is REVIT. Second to REVIT is Architectural Desktop. The ...
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| Lines | 8/16/2004 |
Q: My hidden and dashed lines are now solid, when previewing a file for print. Can you tell me what i ...
A: Eddie I believe you are looking at a paper space viewport that is too small. Especially if you are ...
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| Win XP | 8/13/2004 |
Q: I just got a new pc witn XP installed. My copy of AutoCad 2000 wont load. It say AutoCad only ...
A: I have Windows 2000 on this workstation, but I believe you can do something like this: Explore the ...
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| ACAD 2000 Logitech wheelmouse zoom problem | 8/13/2004 |
Q: I have been using Acad 2000 for a while in combination with Windows ME. Recently I have upgraded to ...
A: The problem with the Logitech mice is that their drivers don't work well with AutoCAD. Switch over ...
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| Hidden Lines | 8/9/2004 |
Q: I am trying to plot out a drawings that has hidden lines in it. The lines are dashed in the model ...
A: When you create a model space viewport in a layout, the viewport needs to be BIG enough to encompass ...
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| Hidden Lines | 8/6/2004 |
Q: I am trying to plot out a drawings that has hidden lines in it. The lines are dashed in the model ...
A: This is going to require more information. First, I see already that you are running AutoCAD 2000. ...
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| SELECT FILE DIALOGUE BOX | 7/28/2004 |
Q: WHEN OPENING A FILE USING THE "SELECT FILE" DIALOGUE BOX, HOW CAN I HAVE IT DEFAULT TO THE LAST FILE ...
A: Marcos: If you have the REMEMBERFOLDERS system variable set to 1, that will put you in the right ...
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| dwg size | 7/21/2004 |
Q: I have found a way to do it, but could affect complex dwg's adversly and it takes awhile to do. dxf ...
A: You got lucky. Sometimes that stuff doesn't get purged via DXF anymore. Count your blessings. And ...
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| dwg size | 7/20/2004 |
Q: i have some dwg's that should only be about 15k in size. they are about 1mb all purged, wblock the ...
A: Some drawings could have originated with a product that puts proxy objects that are invisible into ...
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| AutoCad drawing tool | 7/20/2004 |
Q: I asked you a question once before. Thanks again for all the help you gave me on that one. This time ...
A: I'm sorry about your hand cramps. I don't get them. I never tried a track ball, but I do like the ...
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| Scale | 7/15/2004 |
Q: I appreciate your promt reply.My question is : I have a drawing of one floor of building in 24x36" ...
A: Pretty much all the same principles apply. 11 x 17 paper is often referred to as TABLOID or LEDGER. ...
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| My User Created Plot Styles Disappear | 7/15/2004 |
Q: I am currently running AutoCAD 2002 and recently opened an old Release 14 drawing...When I went to ...
A: Shawn: Just one idea comes to mind. In 2002, you might be using named plot styles. In R14, only ...
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| Linetypes ends | 7/14/2004 |
Q: I know how to make a shape and then make a linetype with this, but I like to make a polyline with an ...
A: Alvaro: Make a dimension without text. Use closed filled arrows. Set dimse1 to 1 set dimse2 to 1 ...
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| AutoLisp | 7/14/2004 |
Q: -- Thanks Bill, for plotter I'll try and let you know. Regarding AutoLisp my question is - Is ...
A: Jaymin: Of course it's helpful. The starter code I sent you is for you to practice with. They are ...
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| AutoLisp | 7/13/2004 |
Q: I see everybody is asking about Autolisp programming. I would like to ask when and why actually ...
A: Jaymin: I know about the plotter issue. I have posted the question in an autodesk forum. The ...
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| Plot | 7/7/2004 |
Q: This question may be very easy to you but for me I've a hard time! I would like to plot my drawing ...
A: Jaymin: Please tell me what operating system is installed on your computer. Also, what plotter do ...
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| Hatching / Fill | 6/23/2004 |
Q: We have a civil engineering drawing that won't display the solid hatch in either the bar scale or ...
A: Solids won't display or plot if the drawing is 3D and is configured by the user to shade as hidden. ...
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| Dimension Features | 6/15/2004 |
Q: I have a couple dwgs that, when I change the "Scale for dimensions features" in DimStyle\Modify\Fit, ...
A: In AutoCAD 200i, there was a problem associated with QSAVE thatoften when QSAVE was invoked, ...
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| Image Files From ACAD 2000i | 6/3/2004 |
Q: The best thing I've found so far is to use copylink from AutoCAD or from within Office (word or ...
A: Before, you said "viewable". Now are you wanting "editable"? If that's the case, copylink sounds ...
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| Image Files From ACAD 2000i | 6/2/2004 |
Q: Is there a way to extract (export, save as, print to another program etc.) .dwg files to a viewable ...
A: Have you tried this method? Press ALT+ PrintScreen when you are in AutoCAD, and then paste in WORD, ...
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| gif convert into lines? | 5/19/2004 |
Q: Please tell me that how can I convert a pic in jpg. or gif. formate into lines and arcs in autocad. ...
A: AutoCAD used to have a PCXIN command that brought in cartoon-like images and would change the ...
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| AutoCad Issues (Customization) | 5/18/2004 |
Q: I first want to thank you for having time reading my issue with AutoCad. I am currently a student ...
A: Dave: The first thing you need to check for (and the only thing that I can think of at this moment) ...
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| deleting layers | 5/10/2004 |
Q: autocat lt 2004 i want to delete some layers from imported files by using the layer properties ...
A: I have a strict rule that all blocks are created with objects on layer "0". That is why I get that ...
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| RESELET COPY | 5/4/2004 |
Q: LETS SAID YOU COPY SOMETHING AND WANT TO COPY THE SAME THING AGAIN WHAT COMMAND DO YOU USE.IM USEING ...
A: There are two different ways: 1: Multiple copying 2: Copying Previously Selected Objects 1: ...
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| line resolution | 5/4/2004 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To Hello Bill The question is not with the printing. The image ...
A: OK. I see what you mean. I don't know if this would work, but, I think that in this case, it may ...
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| line resolution | 5/3/2004 |
Q: AutoCad 2002 When drawing a line at say 5 degrees it appears on the screen as a bunch of smaller ...
A: The best I have been able to do is by printing with "PublishToWeb JPG" or "PublishToWeb PNG". ...
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| Does Intellimouse driver V.5 disable panning? | 5/2/2004 |
Q: I use an older Microsoft mouse with Architectural Desktop 3.3, and the scroll wheel can be used to ...
A: You're not the only one. Here's what Daniel has to say: Convinced the Boss to shell out $150 on a ...
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| Getreal string in a Lisp routine | 4/27/2004 |
Q: long time since I bothered You last time! ;) Now I have a quite easy question for you, I think. In ...
A: I may be copping out, but I can't think of a way to identify the number of characters before and ...
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| Lisp Routine | 4/19/2004 |
Q: I am looking for a lisp routine to load and insert date/time/filename/location etc. on the left ...
A: Amar: The same command applies. It is PLOTSTAMP. Try it. If you can't use it, or if it is totally ...
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| Keystroke command | 4/16/2004 |
Q: I had in my acad.lsp file several keystroke commands similiar to acad.pgp. I forgot to make a backup ...
A: Steve: What you are doing is exactly how I got started in LISP for AutoCAD. (defun c:lcc () ...
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| attribute editing | 4/16/2004 |
Q: I am a store planner using blocks for furniture with attributes (finish,fabric etc) my problem is ...
A: Kate: This is the information I need for this routine or macro: 1. What the routine asks of you, ...
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| purging | 3/21/2004 |
Q: I am trying to reduce the size of an architectural 2 AutoCAD file to allow me to save it to a ...
A: Blocks that don't purge can contain layers that are unused and won't purge. Also, the biggest ...
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| AutoCAD Mouse Wheel Zoom | 3/14/2004 |
Q: Actually, the microsoft Intellimouse wheel doesn't work at all. The Troubleshooter button on the ...
A: Well, now that we know it's not an AutoCAD problem, we are now out of my territory. However, I ...
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| AutoCAD Mouse Wheel Zoom | 3/13/2004 |
Q: Unfortunately I'm still having problems. I've now bought a Microsoft Intellimouse and selected the ...
A: Fiona: DLB had the same problem. Here is his solution: Luckily the Microsoft Wireless Intellimouse ...
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| Middle Button / Wheel | 3/12/2004 |
Q: I've just sent you a question about the zoom function on my mouse in AutoCAD. Just thought I should ...
A: Fiona: Try using the Microsoft drivers on the mouse. AutoCAD is made to respond to the Microsoft ...
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| AutoCAD Mouse Wheel Zoom | 3/12/2004 |
Q: I am running AutoCAD LT 2002 but although the middle button (wheel) on my mouse pans around ok, it ...
A: I need more information: What kind of mouse? If it is a mouse in the Microsoft Intellimouse family ...
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| Blocks, removing from Make list. | 3/11/2004 |
Q: I know how to create a block and see it listed for reuse from the make block pull-down list but how ...
A: Bill: When there are no references in the drawing to the block name, neither as a nested block or a ...
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| 3d building to be transferd to 3dsmax | 3/7/2004 |
Q: I draw walls and give thickness and then put windows and doors as blocks on the wall. and make them ...
A: Syed: Autodesk Architectural Desktop offers a solution for just that. It draws 3-D walls but ...
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| foundations | 3/5/2004 |
Q: I am working on a foundation plan and need some information. Where should the footings be placed in ...
A: Eddie: I answered your previous question about architecture based on my experience, but please ...
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| shaded objects | 2/29/2004 |
Q: ------------------------- When inserting a window in a home with 8-foot ceilings the default "Head ...
A: All though this is not specifically an AutoCAD question, I will answer based on my architectural ...
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| ordinate dimensioning | 2/26/2004 |
Q: We are trying to dimension an auxilary view which is rotated at an angle close to 60 degrees. We ...
A: Raymond: When creating ordinate dimensions I'm sure you know that this type of dimension is closely ...
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| CAD Cursor | 2/20/2004 |
Q: I had to load LandDesktop 2004 onto an old laptop running Windows ME. When cad is launched, I don't ...
A: The concensus among several people I consulted is to change operating systems to one that is ...
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| rendering letters in AutoCad 2000 for use in laser cutting machine. | 2/20/2004 |
Q: Greetings, I have a commission that requires about 100 letters to be cut from 1/8" steel. To do ...
A: The laser sofware should recognize R12 DXF. So, SAVEAS to the R12/LT2 DXF format. But there can ...
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| MTEXT | 2/13/2004 |
Q: I work with AutoCAD 2000 on windows XP and I have the following problem: whenever I draw text with ...
A: Devroy: This problem is dealt with here: http://www.cadsoft-consult.com/articleView.cfm?itemID=372 ...
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| Powerpoint presentations using Autocad drawings | 2/13/2004 |
Q: I am an architectural intern and saw your suggestion of using powerpoint for presentations. What is ...
A: Maria: You have the same name as my wife. Well first off, how would you verify something is to ...
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| Lines | 1/29/2004 |
Q: Aloha, I have a real problem figuring out how to draw linetypes. E.g., dashed lines. When I set the ...
A: Well, I'd like to help you, but I need more information. How long is the line? What is the ...
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| logitech wheel zoom = choppy / jagged | 1/28/2004 |
Q: I've recently upgraded my keyboard + mouse to the LogicTech DiNOVO desktop which offers bluetooth ...
A: I have three thoughts on Logitech Mice 1. Program the wheel as "Middle Button" 2. Use Microsoft ...
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| flow and P&ID schematics | 1/28/2004 |
Q: I have some experience with AutoCAD 2000i (2d general layout drawings and some solid modeling) but ...
A: Let's first get clear in our minds what we are talking about. Flow schematics are best illustrated ...
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| Wheel Mouse Panning | 1/13/2004 |
Q: I am currently using autocad 2002 with a Microsoft wheel mouse optical and the latest IntelliMouse ...
A: There are a few different solutions. ...
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| Lines not at the same plan | 11/22/2003 |
Q: How can I move a non planar line at(i.e x=10,y=4,z =23 to a line on x=10,y=4,z=0) I have two lines ...
A: Munir: Lines have two main points: A starting point and an endpoint. Each point has one set of ...
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| 3D Helix | 10/20/2003 |
Q: I am trying to render a 3D helix and I'm not able to do so. I have tried to extrude on the path of ...
A: I have heard yeas and nays about helix programs. Some say it can't be done with the tools that ...
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| Block with Attributes within AutoLisp | 10/13/2003 |
Q: Hallo, I am Spiros from Greece. I would like to know if there is a way to use the insertion of a ...
A: The alert "pop" was interesting. :) Anyway, the last line made the most sense. Nowhere else did ...
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| Dimvar DIMAPST in Lisp | 9/11/2003 |
Q: How can I set the dimension suffix into quotation mark "? If I use (setvar "DIMAPOST" """) I get ...
A: Command: (setvar "DIMAPOST" (chr 34)) "\"" Command: dimapost Enter new value for DIMAPOST, or . ...
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| printing text | 9/8/2003 |
Q: all of my bold fonts are printing as outlines only (arial, etc.) this happens on all drawings, but ...
A: Arial is a true-type font (TTF). The SHX files have nothing to do with TTF fonts. However, they do ...
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| Middle button on Logitech Mouse | 8/14/2003 |
Q: I recently had to replace my hard drive and when I reloaded AutoCAD 2002 and my mouse driver I lost ...
A: Darleen: Would you believe that somebody just wrote in a few days ago and said, "I want my pans and ...
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| setting up | 6/24/2003 |
Q: Can you help me find out how to set the middle wheel button on the mouse to zoom and pan. Im not ...
A: Dave: Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but Release 14 of AutoCAD didn't have the intellizoom and ...
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| Regions and DXF | 5/12/2003 |
Q: I have an application that can import 2D shapes via DXF and the software recommends using AutoCAD to ...
A: First off, DXF files come in many flavors (versions). You need to coordinate the version of program ...
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| exporting text | 3/21/2003 |
Q: how can i export a text object from a dwg , so that i can use the text to import into an access ...
A: If the object is MTEXT, open the MTEXT editor and highlight the text. Then press CTRL+C to copy the ...
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| Plotting in AutoCad 2002 | 3/14/2003 |
Q: How do you get a 3D drawing to plot with lines hidden? I've checked the "hide objects" checkbox in ...
A: One common problem is that Hide Objects is selected while in Model Space. It should be checked in ...
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| Simple leaders | 3/14/2003 |
Q: Was wondering what variable or toggle option will make the "leader" command function like it did in ...
A: Jay, the leader command although one or two more options, doesn't have to be run from within the DIM ...
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| Zoom Extents | 2/4/2003 |
Q: This is a relatively old problem (all AutoCAD 2000 series products, as far as I know)...zoom extents ...
A: If you can set your limits you can zoom to limits with this LISP: (defun c:zl () (command "_.zoom" ...
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| AutoCad presentations | 1/29/2003 |
Q: Ive seen many presentation drawings look as if they were done freehandly. How can I make a hardline ...
A: There is a program called Squiggle. You can find it here: http://www.aay.com/squiggle.htm or here: ...
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| autocad | 1/28/2003 |
Q: I have a .dxf file of a blueprint. It was imported from another file type. How do I go about ...
A: Believe it or not, I just did one of these myself. If the other file type was one that wasn't ...
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| menu macros | 1/23/2003 |
Q: I am a network Admin and one of the company employees is still using AutoCad R12(DOS)with Digitizer ...
A: Yes. Autodesk sells Express Tools ($149.00) and one of the tools is LAYISO. It turns all the ...
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| Text around an arc | 1/17/2003 |
Q: Is there a software package or lisp program that will allow text to be written around an arc? The ...
A: You should be able to find it here: ...
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