<![CDATA[AutoCAD Forums - AutoCAD 3D Modelling & Rendering]]> http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/ Solid and surface modelling, UCS, cameras, lighting, materials, rendering and animation. Share your woes or experience here. en Wed, 22 May 2013 20:01:53 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/images/misc_cadtutor/rss.png <![CDATA[AutoCAD Forums - AutoCAD 3D Modelling & Rendering]]> http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/ Can I create a ucs by picking 3 points? http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?79449-Can-I-create-a-ucs-by-picking-3-points&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 06:34:16 GMT How do I do this? How do I do this? ]]> rookie37 http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?79449-Can-I-create-a-ucs-by-picking-3-points Moving objects to absolute coordinates http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?79446-Moving-objects-to-absolute-coordinates&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 22:33:32 GMT I am still having trouble moving objects to precise coordinates. For instance, the thing I drew may be in the correct position in the x-y plane but I want to move it in the positive z direction a... I am still having trouble moving objects to precise coordinates. For instance, the thing I drew may be in the correct position in the x-y plane but I want to move it in the positive z direction a precise number of units. Or move it along the y axis by specifying where I want it to be not how far I want it to move.

I see...just use the tab key. ]]> TKall http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?79446-Moving-objects-to-absolute-coordinates skp to autocad solid ? http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?79429-skp-to-autocad-solid&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 08:52:13 GMT Is it possible to make a solid (that i can slice in autocad) from a *.skp ( 3d) file from sketchup. Can anyone tell me how to do this ? Thanks in advance Is it possible to make a solid (that i can slice in autocad) from a *.skp ( 3d) file from sketchup.

Can anyone tell me how to do this ?

Thanks in advance ]]> woodyken http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?79429-skp-to-autocad-solid Tin Extracted ...file location http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?79421-Tin-Extracted-...file-location&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 17:10:21 GMT I extracted a tin file and have to plead "stupid" :cry: as I have not been able to locate it...duh ]]> autogururay http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?79421-Tin-Extracted-...file-location 3D Meshed surface from a extruded spline irregular shape. http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?79405-3D-Meshed-surface-from-a-extruded-spline-irregular-shape.&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 09:08:33 GMT Hello All, I am trying to create a 3D meshed surface from an irregular shaped solid I created using firstly a SPLINE, FILLET, PEDIT, and EXTRUDE. I have a solid in the basic shape now, but I am... Hello All,
I am trying to create a 3D meshed surface from an irregular shaped solid I created using firstly a SPLINE, FILLET, PEDIT, and EXTRUDE. I have a solid in the basic shape now, but I am trying to create a meshed top and bottom (x, y, z,) to change the contours of those surfaces. Can anyone help in this regard? I have looked at 3DMesh but it asks for (n,M,) coordinates like it is a regular shaped surface (square, rectangle) where one can calculate the required even spacing needed.

My goal is to create in CAD something like a fine art carved piece of wood, with irregular shaping and no straight planes or surfaces.

I have included a basic picture in JPEG format for your review. This is the item from which I am trying in ACAD 2010 to construct into a usable adjustable form so I may parametric for my needs.

Thank you,

Sky....
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]]> Skyhigh http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?79405-3D-Meshed-surface-from-a-extruded-spline-irregular-shape. Pyramid Modeling http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?79401-Pyramid-Modeling&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 20:37:16 GMT I've been trying to figure out the best way to approach this model I would like to create based on a real-world object I have. The issue deals with how to achieve the bricks. I plan on having this model 3d printed and each brick needs to be present in the finished project.
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]]> Pinballsmith http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?79401-Pyramid-Modeling Branch Conenection Development http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?79376-Branch-Conenection-Development&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 08:21:21 GMT Hi All I am looking for a little advice please, I usually only use AutoCAD for drawing weld joint destils for WPS etc. but have been asked to provide a template to cut a hole and end profile out... Hi All

I am looking for a little advice please, I usually only use AutoCAD for drawing weld joint destils for WPS etc. but have been asked to provide a template to cut a hole and end profile out of a vesel for a nozzle (see attached sketch) I need to do the development drawing which can be printed 1.1 to give the installation guys the templates. Any help / drawings / advice would be greatly appreciated.

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]]> derek wright http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?79376-Branch-Conenection-Development Error In Creating Thread? http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?79369-Error-In-Creating-Thread&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 23:01:03 GMT I create a thread in the AutoCAD using helix command and then do two kinds of processes: loft and sweep. But none of them works. Why? Thank you I create a thread in the AutoCAD using helix command and then do two kinds of processes: loft and sweep.

But none of them works.

Why?

Thank you
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