ReMark Posted May 22, 2012 Posted May 22, 2012 You should be create a LAYER, plain and simple, and not a Layer State. Are you using a legal version of AutoCAD 2009? Quote
CadManDoo Posted May 22, 2012 Author Posted May 22, 2012 yeah it's in the layer states manager. I got my version through a bit torrent because I didn't have a thousand dollars Quote
CadManDoo Posted May 22, 2012 Author Posted May 22, 2012 ok I found another way to do it. I'll get back with you. thanks Quote
CadManDoo Posted May 22, 2012 Author Posted May 22, 2012 yeah apparently I was just making new default layers Quote
ReMark Posted May 22, 2012 Posted May 22, 2012 yeah it's in the layer states manager. I got my version through a bit torrent because I didn't have a thousand dollars FYI - CADTutor does not condone the use of illegal software. If you could not afford to buy a legal version of full AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT then you should have looked at lower cost AutoCAD clones like progeCAD, IntelliCAD, Bricscad or Zwcad. There are even a couple of free CAD programs (mostly 2D). One such program is called Draftsight. However, if you are a student you can download free versions of many AutoDesk programs directly from the educational community section of the AutoDesk website. Quote
ReMark Posted May 22, 2012 Posted May 22, 2012 ok I found another way to do it. I'll get back with you. thanks Another way to do what? Typically layers are created via the Layer Properties Manager. Is that what you are talking about? Quote
ReMark Posted May 22, 2012 Posted May 22, 2012 damned newbs anyway That isn't the case here and you know it. I could care less if you're a newbie. I was a newbie once too just as the rest of the members of this forum. To my knowledge no one here was born with an innate knowledge of AutoCAD. Quote
ReMark Posted May 22, 2012 Posted May 22, 2012 Your drawing with two new layers created via the Layer Properties Manager. Saved in 2007 file format. Drawing3_ReMark.dwg Quote
CadManDoo Posted May 23, 2012 Author Posted May 23, 2012 Ok thanks. I kept going to manage layer states and creating a new one. Not exactly sure what a layer state is anyway. I just typed in layer and it brought up the layer properties manager and that's what I meant by doing it in a different way. I'm actually considering taking Autocad courses online. But I need a way better computer first. This thing is a dinosaur. Still better than my last one though. Quote
Dadgad Posted May 23, 2012 Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) Ok thanks. I kept going to manage layer states and creating a new one. Not exactly sure what a layer state is anyway. I just typed in layer and it brought up the layer properties manager and that's what I meant by doing it in a different way. I'm actually considering taking Autocad courses online. But I need a way better computer first. This thing is a dinosaur. Still better than my last one though. Just go here, http://www.cadtutor.net/links/ and teach yourself, for total noobs, the first link is excellent, and I wouldn't expect that dinosaur to get in your way while learning the fundamentals. The lessons are very well organized, just take your time and work through them. A LAYER STATE is the definition, condition and settings of all your layers at any given point in time. Sort of like taking a picture, later if you need to return to that condition you call it up, and it will set everything back to how it was, not your drawing, but the condition of all the layers in your drawing. If you save a VIEW in the VIEW MANAGER it will also save the perspective, zoom level and LAYER SNAPSHOT (same thing by a different name). You are creating new layers in your LAYER MANAGER, which is the dialog box, and NOT the same as a LAYER STATE. Edited May 23, 2012 by Dadgad Quote
CadManDoo Posted May 23, 2012 Author Posted May 23, 2012 yeah I was going to do the tutorials but they don't have a 2009 one. I did however buy this book. http://www.amazon.com/AutoCAD-2009-LT-Bible-Wiley/dp/0470260173/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1337734803&sr=1-1 I trying to learn what I can on my own. But I wouldn't mind having an actual degree (AAS) Quote
Dadgad Posted May 23, 2012 Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) That is an excellent choice, and in fact it is the exact same book which I purchased when I started using the program, it is the only cad book I have ever bought. I took a 2 day Autocad intensive (one on one) just the basic cad entry level course on 2009, self taught after that. Before I took the course I had done all the WE-R-HERE instruction online by my self, and referencing The Cad Bible. Pay special attention to the TIPS displayed in the book, as they are most helpful. I would suggest reading the first 2 Parts of the book to help you get organized, and do the WE-R-HERE instruction (which is very quick) before you jump to the incredible number of videos which are available both in the Tutorial section of this forum and elsewhere on YouTube. You should be up to speed very quickly, if you want to be and apply yourself. Later you can return to the 3rd Part of the book after you have gotten your feet wet, and go as far and as fast as you want, just lay a good foundation by doing your homework. Edited May 23, 2012 by Dadgad Quote
danellis Posted May 23, 2012 Posted May 23, 2012 yeah I was going to do the tutorials but they don't have a 2009 one. I did however buy this book. Apart from the interface nothing *that* significant has changed between 2009 and 2013. dJE Quote
ReMark Posted May 23, 2012 Posted May 23, 2012 You want more tutorials then here you go....http://www.we-r-here.com/cad/tutorials/index.htm Quote
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