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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 everyone, I have experience making 3D models in Vectorworks but have never used 3D in AutoCAD. I am using 2014 version. I understand the principle of UCS and the idea behind it but am really...
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
How can I do the loft and sweep in acad 2000?
Hello and Thank you in advance. I am somewhat new to Autocad 2013 and trying to fumble my way around. I have scoured the net and cant seem to find a clear answer to my questions... Autocad 2013 ...
I have a problem with the visual style in a drawing. It is only happening in one particular drawing and came on suddenly. It is a 3d model of solids that are all made into blocks etc. When I am...
Hello everyone, I just made a 3D model with ACAD 2011. It has chamfers and fillets. When i copy the 3D model, the copy doesn't have any chamfers or fillets :o. Anyone knows why?
Hi All! I'm setting up so isometric views with legacy hidden settings so it properly displays as it would in real life. I started out by making 2 rectangles (one 1/4" bigger than the other) and...
Help me how to remove the guide lines or lines? Those are annoying when you are in Realistic View. As far as i remember there are commands to remove those lines. It is Display Silhowettes...
Hello everyone :) I use AutoCAD for mac 2013 I'm a interior design student and I have a question regarding editing 3D Blocks which can be downloaded from the web. If I download a 'free' 3D...
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...
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...
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
How do I do this?
I extracted a tin file and have to plead "stupid" :cry: as I have not been able to locate it...duh
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...
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...
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...
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
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
Could someone plse point me towards some 3D people for 2013? Thanks a bunch.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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