Expert: Bob - 3/25/2004

Question
Bob
It's obvious that you don't like ADT 2.  Sorry you are frustrated with my questions. I will not bother you again.  Thanks nonetheless.

Eddie
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Followup To
Question -
I am using AutoCAD architectural version 2. and can't seem to get the walls to clean up.  I have changed the cleanup radius to match the width of the walls that don't clean and they still don't clean up.  Some walls are interior walls connecting to interior walls, while others are interior walls intersecting exterior walls. Do you have any suggestions on how I can make the walls clean up?  

Thanks,
Eddie G.

Answer -
Eddie, I have told you before that ADT 2 was a poor use of your time to learn, if is for work, not just for practice, as it is almost an experimental release, treacherous and slow.
However, the walls DO work, so you must now go through your model and use the grips to make sure the intersections are all aligned, not slightly off. Make sure all the walls start and end at the same Z value (zero) at their base. If the exterior walls are a different height from the interiors, you may get a line you do not want.
If you must use that software, buy Paul Aubin's book on ADT 3, which will not be exactly right for 2, but close. Wall cleanups are the subject of a half-day class, so I really cannot teach them here, but there are many articles available on the Internet, for which you can search.
By the way, I do not recall that you have told me why you have to stick to that version of the software. As you can imagine, it is kind of frustrating for me to revisit it and figure if I am giving the best advice.
Bob  

Answer
Ed:
You may ask if you want, and if you have to stick to that software, OK, but get the book. Self-taught ADT of ANY release is a minefield. I have been there. Learn, then ask questions you have after reading.
I think you could be more generous in your response. As I toild you, your last question could only really be properly answered by and entire book chapter or a half day in class. At some point, we are all responsible to "find what it is that we don't know" and begin our own help.
Bob