ReMark Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Is this a "one time" thing or do you think you'll be doing this on a regular basis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt bridle Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 Not really sure, this is my first client that likes the look of a sketchy drawing, it may catch on. Personally there is an slight appeal about the softer looking drawing, I think it takes the sharpness off of a drawing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Any plans to try doing this using Sketchup? There is a free version available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt bridle Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 I haven't used sketchup before, how can I download it and use it, is it simple to use. I have since tried CADsketch with another drawing and it appears I can alter it (except any hatching which for some reason becomes locked)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Google Sketchup 7 can be downloaded for free from here: http://sketchup.google.com/download/gsu.html I believe an online user guide is available as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 You can find help for Sketchup 7 here: http://sketchup.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=36213 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 OK Matt, I'm going to have to charge you double-overtime for this. Here is one last option called Squiggle. A trial version can be downloaded at: http://www.aay.com/squiggle.htm At this point i am just about tapped out for ideas with one notable, albeit hesitant, suggestion. I'd be willing to run your drawing through CADwizz using the Wizzle option. However, since the software is on my work computer, and not on my home computer, you would have to wait until this coming Monday (Dec 1st). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Matt: Any luck accomplishing the task? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt bridle Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 Thank you for your suggestions, I am sort of there, all suggestions seem to work its just whether I can find the time to work with them as it is always difficult when you first use a new program. I guess I thought it would be easy, and that I could simply alter a line whilst in CAD, when importing drawings from another program the whole process becomes more time consuming especially if you need to alter the drawing for planning purposes etc. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 You're welcomed Matt. Yes, working with two different pieces of software does have its downside. Hope you are able to arrive at a suitable and sucessful end result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 After printing, some white out may be in order. Perhaps a few pencil marks might look good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRevit Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 you could try impression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1DWG Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 "Squiggle" download. Its limited to 30 days, but you can change your pc date before installing, or just back date your pc before each use. OOPS! did I say that out loud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 "Squiggle" download. Its limited to 30 days, but you can change your pc date before installing, or just back date your pc before each use. OOPS! did I say that out loud? In the old days of DOS there was a program called 'Touch'. 'Touch' a file and it updated to current date. Trial period dates were updated and never ran out. It was necessary to 'Touch' the file before the trial ran out. A thirty day trial period? 'Touch' the file every twenty-nine days or, as often as you need or get the urge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galingula Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 AECNAPKIN on the command line does it right from CAD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumfatnhappy Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 AECNAPKIN on the command line does it right from CAD thats amazing, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luchazo Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 In the old days of DOS there was a program called 'Touch'. 'Touch' a file and it updated to current date. Trial period dates were updated and never ran out. It was necessary to 'Touch' the file before the trial ran out. A thirty day trial period? 'Touch' the file every twenty-nine days or, as often as you need or get the urge. hahahha if your gonna do that then u might as well download a pirate version of the software... at least thats what i think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I used to use a program called 'smart architect'. it is an architectural add-on program like architectural desktop. Loved it. It had a function called 'working to design' which would do something very similar to the wiggle command mentioned here. It did go one better than this though in that you were then able to select the 'design to working' command and it would revert bac to your original straight line drawing. Very useful for sketch stage drawings that we needed to remain looking sketchy so that the client didnt freak out when the drawings and design began to look 'firmed in' prematurely. Would love a lisp routine that did this so i didnt have to 'wiggle' a copy of the drawings but rather just switch the same drawing between these two modes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
architecture68-raff Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 AECNAPKIN on the command line does it right from CAD Just a side note...I don't believe vanilla Autocad has this command. Only the verticals if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galingula Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Yes, that is the case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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