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Forum: AutoCAD 3D Modelling & Rendering

Solid and surface modelling, UCS, cameras, lighting, materials, rendering and animation. Share your woes or experience here.

  1. Poll Sticky Thread Sticky: Poll: 3D FAQ

    Please read this first, yes it is long :lol: . I need to fix the formating :oops: AutoCAD 2000 3D FAQ This FAQ answers the following questions: Q1: How do I speed up 3D redraws in...

    Started by Mr T‎, 4th Oct 2004 05:07 pm
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    Leon786
    18th Jan 2012 07:47 am Go to last post

  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Guidelines for Posting New Threads - *PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING*

    Posted below are some simple guidelines to follow when creating a new thread here in the 3D section. Before posting a new thread, take a few minutes and use the forum's "Search" function....

    Started by Cad64‎, 8th Jan 2009 03:32 am
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  1. Error In Creating Thread?

    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

    Started by spinecad‎, 16th May 2013 12:01 am
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    spinecad
    Yesterday 10:41 pm Go to last post

  2. skp to autocad solid ?

    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

    Started by woodyken‎, 18th May 2013 09:52 am
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    SLW210
    20th May 2013 02:22 pm Go to last post

  3. Can I create a ucs by picking 3 points?

    How do I do this?

    Started by rookie37‎, 20th May 2013 07:34 am
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    MSasu
    20th May 2013 08:11 am Go to last post

  4. Moving objects to absolute coordinates

    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...

    Started by TKall‎, 19th May 2013 11:33 pm
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    mikekmx
    20th May 2013 07:58 am Go to last post

  5. 'Realistic' visual style has changed and i can't get it back

    Hi all, i'm an idiot. i've been plaing with my CUI and found there were a lot more visual styles than i thought so added a few to the dashboard to try out. trouble is, a few have similar names and...

    Started by mikekmx‎, 15th May 2013 08:49 pm
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    Murph_map
    19th May 2013 04:04 am Go to last post

  6. AutoCAD 3D Meshed surface from a extruded spline irregular shape.

    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...

    Started by Skyhigh‎, 17th May 2013 10:08 am
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    3dshapes, mesh, shape, solids, surfaces 1 Attachment(s)
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    ReMark
    17th May 2013 09:16 pm Go to last post

  7. Tin Extracted ...file location

    I extracted a tin file and have to plead "stupid" :cry: as I have not been able to locate it...duh

    Started by autogururay‎, 17th May 2013 06:10 pm
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    autogururay
    17th May 2013 06:10 pm Go to last post

  8. Pyramid Modeling

    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...

    Started by Pinballsmith‎, 16th May 2013 09:37 pm
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    JD Mather
    16th May 2013 09:44 pm Go to last post

  9. Branch Conenection Development

    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...

    Started by derek wright‎, 16th May 2013 09:21 am
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    SLW210
    16th May 2013 02:36 pm Go to last post

  10. Exclamation Please help me! Autocad drawing...

    I have a deadline tomorrow at college and I am stuck! VERY STUCK. I am @ 80% completion of a project, and I need your help. Please help me finish this drawing. I am going to attach you what...

    Started by TheoX‎, 2nd May 2013 12:21 am
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    TheoX
    16th May 2013 11:54 am Go to last post

  11. AutoCAD for Mac 2013 help...

    First of all, hello everyone. I was wondering if anyone knows if the new AutoCAD for Mac can do a 3d Walkthrough? If so, can someone provide a link or an Idea of how to start it... Also, on a...

    Started by Saved_One‎, 15th May 2013 05:56 am
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    f700es
    15th May 2013 06:02 pm Go to last post

  12. How To Do The Draft Angle In AutoCAD?

    How you do the draft angle of, for example, five-star-shaped object in AutoCAD? Thank you Example of the draft angle: http://www.custompartnet.com/image/glossary/draft-angle.png

    Started by spinecad‎, 14th May 2013 11:19 pm
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    JD Mather
    15th May 2013 12:25 pm Go to last post

  13. Lofting Error In AutoCAD 2012

    Why it does not forming a solid when I already set the mode into solid? Also, how to remove the grid display when lofting? Thank you

    Started by spinecad‎, 14th May 2013 11:07 pm
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    spinecad
    14th May 2013 11:23 pm Go to last post

  14. 3d people

    Could someone plse point me towards some 3D people for 2013? Thanks a bunch.

    Started by RBPrice‎, 10th May 2013 04:10 pm
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    hmsilva
    14th May 2013 08:03 pm Go to last post

  15. 3D polylline/2D polyline extrusion?

    I'm trying to understand extrusion to 3D solids better. This started when I drew a joined, closed 3dpolyline and found it wouldn't extrude (the shape titled 3D POLYLINES 4 sides joined, in the...

    Started by Marvin7‎, 13th May 2013 09:45 pm
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    hmsilva
    14th May 2013 07:03 pm Go to last post

  16. Angry snap turns off during commands

    So, I have snap on, and Im drawing as usual. At some point I want to mirror something: MIRROR -select object, done, enter, -select two dots of the axis in this phase, where I'm supposed to...

    Started by imtrying‎, 9th May 2013 01:41 pm
    snap
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    mikekmx
    14th May 2013 05:14 pm Go to last post

  17. Solview- Solbase

    I'm using AutoCAD 2011, is there a way to have the all the line drawings that are generated in model space put onto a flat surface without having to rotate and move them individually? Also I...

    Started by the downing effect‎, 13th May 2013 02:38 am
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    the downing effect
    14th May 2013 05:00 pm Go to last post

  18. Question creating internal room elevations in 3D building model

    Hi! I have a 3D model from a floor of a building, with 20 rooms on this floor. I have 3D blocks inserted as furniture for each of the rooms and want to create elevations from inside these rooms...

    Started by mech‎, 14th May 2013 02:17 pm
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    ReMark
    14th May 2013 03:44 pm Go to last post

  19. ACAD 2008 has trouble with later graphics card

    I use Autocad 2008 for all my needs, even 3D solids modeling work. My computer is an HP Compaq dc6700 convertible desktop running Windows 7, 32bit with 4GB of RAM. While working on a large 3D model...

    Started by frankreid‎, 12th May 2013 04:49 am
    frank reid, reid engineering services
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    Rewind23
    14th May 2013 07:49 am Go to last post

  20. Creating section plane to get cross section

    Hi, I am using AutoCAD 2013 and I am a beginner. I need your help! My solid model is imported from IGES file format. I'd like to make a plane at specified location (perpendicular from the...

    Started by ohyahta‎, 13th May 2013 04:12 pm
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    JD Mather
    13th May 2013 08:45 pm Go to last post

  21. Question autocad, safe frame toggle, make window proportioned to render

    Hi there! I am pretty new in autocad, but I've been using 3d studio for years and I have some terrible issues about rendering that are driving me nuts.. how can i have a preview of the ...

    Started by giorgioooo‎, 8th May 2013 10:31 pm
    autocad; render; window;
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    Marvin7
    13th May 2013 08:45 pm Go to last post

  22. I need to create a solid with one surface that twists and is not in any one plane

    Hi folks, I am using AutoCAD R14. I need to create a solid which is sort of wedge shaped. But the top surface twists (like a propeller blade). So it is not in any one plane. Also, that surface...

    Started by uraniumtiger‎, 14th Apr 2013 09:51 pm
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    f700es
    13th May 2013 03:44 pm Go to last post

  23. Creating a square/rectangular geometry on inclined surface

    Hi, This is a very old project and even with more knowledge in 3D, still unable to do it. I have a stool with incline legs using the LOFT command (Extrude with Path can also do it). Now I need...

    Started by nicolas‎, 12th May 2013 07:12 pm
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    JD Mather
    12th May 2013 11:23 pm Go to last post

  24. Help drawing a Banana.

    Oops .i did this pro e

    Started by aakashkumar‎, 29th Apr 2013 10:15 am
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    aakashkumar
    11th May 2013 05:33 am Go to last post

  25. I Have A Helix Problem

    I create a helix, two turns, base diameter = top diameter = 3, helix height (each turn) = 2. Why when I look it from the top view, its shape is not a perfect circle? Should it be a perfect...

    Started by spinecad‎, 8th May 2013 11:14 pm
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    ReMark
    10th May 2013 08:15 pm Go to last post

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