Importing Model Ship Kit drawings from the Kit Plans

I would like to know is it possible to import model ship kit drawings from the plans into AutoCad 2011? If it is possible, could I do the drawings in 3D? If I cannot do it in AutoCad 2011, which AutoCad vertical version should I use?

Tony

Can we see the plans?

You asked:

Can we see the plans?

I will have to take a picture or two, then upload it here for you to see, OK?

Tony

Here is one picture.

Tony

Import as an image (ex. - jpg) and trace over or buy yourself a digitizer and trace the actual paper plans themselves.

You will need a scanner or digitizer. Get them as flat as possible to retain accuracy.

You could use some scales, dividers, etc. and measure everything and redraw in AutoCAD.

Thanks ReMark & SLW210 for the info. I do have a Calcomp DBVI 1218 digitizer board. SLW210: I also have a scanner. Now, another question: Would it be possible to have AutoCad 2011 tablet menu tablet0.dwg be copied at 12" x 18" dimension?

Tony

You're trying to print out a copy of the tablet overlay to a size that will fit your digitizer?

To ReMark,

You asked:

You're trying to print out a copy of the tablet overlay to a size that will fit your digitizer?

Yes I am.

I've done it in previous releases of AutoCAD so I see no reason why you can't do it.

To: ReMark,

Ref my reply to your reply dated 07/12/2011 at 9:10AM. What I should have said was: I already downloaded the tablet menu from AutoCad forum. I would like to go to Kinko's to have the tablet menu copied at 12" X 18". Would it be possible?

Tony

I don't see why not. What is the basis for your question?

As you work through this process I recommend that you sign up for a class.

I suspect that you are 1-2 years away (on the learning curve) from completing this project.

To: JD Mather,

You said:

As you work through this process I recommend that you sign up for a class.

Tony

What's your background and how much "hands on" experience do you have with AutoCAD?

To: ReMark,

You asked:

What's your background and how much "hands on" experience do you have with AutoCAD?

I last used AutoCad R14. I was schooled in Architectural drafting from 1989 thru 1992.

You have the drafting skills. Have you done any 3D work?

To: ReMark,

You asked:

Have you done any 3D work?

At that time the computer I had did not have enough memory to handle 3D. In fact, it barely had enough memory for 2D drawing.

Tony

Then you'll need to brush up on the differences between Release 14 and AutoCAD 2011 first. Next you'll have to practice working in 3D. You can start by checking out some of the tutorials here at CADTutor. JD Mather has some tutorials for AutoCAD 2007 at his website. There are a couple of other good AutoCAD-related websites that also have tutorials (see the Links section here at CT) and there are scores of "how to" videos on the web about working with AutoCAD. Once you get comfortable creating and editing solids (surfaces and meshes too) and with manipulating your UCS you can start in on your model boat.