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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. Modelling Topo / ground

    Hi Guys, I have been asked to model out the ground for a site we recently scanned, and I have no idea where to start: The area has a road going through it, with two hills either side, I...

    Started by boxel0‎, 25th Apr 2018 06:06 pm
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    BIGAL
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  2. 3D Stone wall

    How do I produce a profiled stone for a stone wall in a building. I need to model a wall in 3D to produce an .stl file to send to a 3D printer to make a model of a stone wall.

    Started by LGGreen‎, 14th Apr 2018 07:34 pm
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    LGGreen
    17th Apr 2018 07:02 pm Go to last post

  3. AutoCAD Rectangular 3D solid with higher center part

    Hello Experts, I am drawing a 3D-solid 50x50 units with thickness 0,3 units I want the outer part of this shape (20 units) to be 0,3 units lower than the center part which measures 30x30 units ...

    Started by Solvax‎, 8th Apr 2018 09:20 pm
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    Cad64
    10th Apr 2018 04:40 pm Go to last post

  4. Need Advice for Gutter Layout

    I need a little advice for a sheet metal application. The attached drawing shows a gutter profile I need to layout. It's supposed to have a 2% slope but if I use that (1.15°) it slopes right past the...

    Started by Bill Tillman‎, 8th Apr 2018 09:52 am
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    Dana W
    8th Apr 2018 02:55 pm Go to last post

  5. Question About ACAD 3D Modeling (Also Book Question)

    What is UCS? Does 3D modeling in ACAD required a UCS feature? Since what version of ACAD the UCS feature is available? Does UCS feature is available in ACAD2002? What book is best for...

    Started by basty‎, 31st Mar 2018 04:04 pm
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    CyberAngel
    3rd Apr 2018 02:56 pm Go to last post

  6. Question importing excel spreadsheet x,y,z points into the spline function

    i'm trying to learn how to import x,y,z points in excel into a spline function in order to not have to manually type the individual x,y,z point for 100's of x,y,z points in excel. i have been unable...

    Started by gjeffrey‎, 13th Oct 2017 07:04 pm
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    BIGAL
    3rd Apr 2018 04:16 am Go to last post

  7. Variable diameter Helix.

    Hello ! I am writing to ask if it is possible to draw an helix of variable diameter, in which the helix starts with a small diameter, then the diameter increases with each turn till half the total...

    Started by POPRivet‎, 27th Mar 2018 08:13 pm
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    scj
    30th Mar 2018 03:52 pm Go to last post

  8. View cube aligned to UCS, not WCS

    Is there a way to make the 3d cube be aligned with the active UCS and not locked to the WCS? This can be annoying when working with a UCS that x,y are not parallel to WCS X & Y.

    Started by MJLM‎, 19th Mar 2018 02:14 pm
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    CyberAngel
    20th Mar 2018 02:58 pm Go to last post

  9. Presentation renders, section plane, large files..

    I have a 260Mb assembly worked up over the last few months (50' dia. sphere construction, mechanics, etc.). I would like to render some sectionplane cuts and AutoCad (2016) isn't up for it. I've...

    Started by 43st‎, 14th Mar 2018 07:51 pm
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    43st
    15th Mar 2018 06:47 pm Go to last post

  10. Need a 3d palm tree

    Hi every one I need a 3d palm tree . We are going to repair the brick retaining wall and want to show all the residents what it will look like. the proposal at the moment is to put a Corten ring...

    Started by BIGAL‎, 14th Mar 2018 05:57 am
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    BIGAL
    14th Mar 2018 08:17 am Go to last post

  11. can not dimension 3d model

    i use a little autocad 3d and i ask why in a 3d model i can not dimension some points like in the figure! i pute the view in 2d and then i try to dimension but autocad don't give me the right osnap...

    Started by jim78b‎, 1st Mar 2018 10:25 am
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    1st Mar 2018 02:32 pm Go to last post

  12. 3d Roof solid problem

    Hi all, Im a 2d CAD user so looking at producing a 3d model from survey data, im trying to make the roof solid, I can do it when the pitch is just 3 points but when I do the other side and extrude...

    Started by danHook‎, 15th Feb 2018 06:01 pm
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    BIGAL
    21st Feb 2018 08:34 am Go to last post

  13. 3D Steel add-in recommendation

    Can you recommend some 3D Steel add-ins for ACAD 2017? I found this on the app store but there is no Demo version ...

    Started by guitarguy1685‎, 13th Jun 2017 04:37 pm
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    SLW210
    19th Feb 2018 01:05 pm Go to last post

  14. Script for saving camera perspectives

    Good Morning, I have a problem with the cameras in my 3D drawing. My drawing contains 1220 cameras. I create a script which save every camera in png. viewplay Kamera1 pngout...

    Started by dynamo53‎, 19th Feb 2018 08:48 am
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    dynamo53
    19th Feb 2018 08:48 am Go to last post

  15. Question Loft polygon to circle

    same problem me to... how to draw arc in upper and lower objects in autocad 3d

    Started by PRABAKARAN R‎, 12th Feb 2018 11:10 am
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    SLW210
    12th Feb 2018 12:59 pm Go to last post

  16. How do I remove the wireframe

    How do I remove the wireframe

    Started by Peter Heraldl‎, 2nd Feb 2018 07:20 am
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    Cad64
    2nd Feb 2018 04:25 pm Go to last post

  17. Please help an old 2D guy with a Loft

    Hello Everyone, Goal - Getting help with creating accurate Sectional Views from a Loft. I apologize in advance for the large picture size. I am hoping an old AutoCAD "2D" guy can get some...

    Started by Stang‎, 31st Jan 2018 08:45 pm
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    rkent
    1st Feb 2018 04:52 pm Go to last post

  18. HELP to make 2D drawing

    Hello guys, I have a 3D model in Autocad. I made a section with sectionplan command and made a layout with the section view. I need this view in 2D with lines. every lines in one plan. How can I...

    Started by gegenytibor‎, 4th Oct 2017 10:02 am
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    exportlayout, model, section line 8 Attachment(s)
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    Thando
    1st Feb 2018 10:40 am Go to last post

  19. Changing the chord of a propeller while keeping the diameter and pitch constant

    Hi everyone! I've an apc 8x3.8 propeller CAD file and I've to modify the chord length while maintaining the pitch and diameter but I'm not sure how to go about doing it. The airfoil used is the...

    Started by melalisa96‎, 20th Jan 2018 01:24 pm
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    Dana W
    20th Jan 2018 10:46 pm Go to last post

  20. Borehole Deviation 3D drawing with Coordinates

    Hi friends, I have an issue with creating a 3D drawing with national grid coordinates and depth from a Borehole Deviation survey data. Here i have got Easting and Northing Coordinates from our...

    Started by BIJI SAMUEL‎, 19th Jan 2018 04:30 pm
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    halam
    20th Jan 2018 12:42 pm Go to last post

  21. Applying a name to 3D solid and using it to filter (TIP)

    I just found this remarkable useful little tool that uses Xdata very good. Combining tags this way together with layers can work very evicient for faster and better 3D coordination ! ...

    Started by halam‎, 19th Jan 2018 11:20 am
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    halam
    19th Jan 2018 11:20 am Go to last post

  22. 2D wireframe problem while extruding

    While extruding a polyline the 3d model surface area is al wired. i want it to be .clean with only end lines but not solid or hidden. I'm using autoCAD

    Started by eEmesh‎, 16th Jan 2018 01:31 pm
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    ReMark
    17th Jan 2018 01:22 pm Go to last post

  23. Difference in Materials applied ByLayer

    Maybe I am missing something. My ByLayer assigned Materials are all showing as black in AutoCAD 2018, they were created in AutoCAD 2011 and show correctly in AutoCAD 2011. I can individually...

    Started by SLW210‎, 8th Jan 2018 06:40 pm
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    9th Jan 2018 08:18 pm Go to last post

  24. Problem drawing a wooden cart wheel

    Although I have used Autocad. 2d for a few years I am new to 3D. I am trying to draw the cart wheel shown in the color photo but I cannot draw the spoke properly. I have attached a drawing of the...

    Started by Simmy030‎, 1st Jan 2018 05:52 pm
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    2nd Jan 2018 06:48 pm Go to last post

  25. Explode a REGION or BODY into line work

    I know I am very lacking when it comes to 3DSOLIDs. Can either a region or body be converted into 3D lines ? I'm seeing some old VB stuff but it doesn't look too good Thanks! -David

    Started by David Bethel‎, 21st Dec 2017 02:40 pm
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    David Bethel
    22nd Dec 2017 11:18 am Go to last post

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