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