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_Why always changing things?
In versions prior to AutoCAD 2015, there was an option to hit [Alt], then the pulldown-menus were showing an underlined character,then you could visualize the desired pulldown, where all the...
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Hover Over Object
Hoping this is a quick answer to an easy question. In AutoCAD 2015, when I hover (not select) the cursor over an object, a box shows up telling what the object is and with color layer and linetype...
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AutoCAD to RISA-3D?
Is it possible to import an AutoCAD generated model to RISA-3D for structural analysis? Any information on the subject is appreciated. Thanks,Anderson
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snapping to geometry not working
This is kind of difficult to explain but I'll give it a try. When I draw a line, or whatever, and pick a snap point on some geometry the line does not snap to the geometry, it snaps to a point way...
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Copy/Mirror/Array Commands Freeze
We have installed the latest version of Autocad 2015. The problem is everytime we use the Copy / Mirror or Array Commands, the system will freeze for 5 seconds. We did not have this issue on previous...
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AutoSave / Save before Copy / Drag causing annoying delays.
I'm having an issue in a select few files that when I try to click and drag, or copy objects in the drawing there is a delay. The instant I do any of these opperations the program stalls for about 5...
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Combining Objects?
Hello, I modified an image of a mountain range in Adobe Illustrator and saved it as a DWG file. I am now trying to import it into another CAD program. The drawing has 7024 objects. I've tried...
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cad linetype showing flow direction
anybody have a linetype definition of a flow direction? I am drawing a sewer map and would like to show flow direction on the lines. I'd appreciate any help.
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AutoCAD Printing Problems - won't print the full page
When I send a drawing to the printer straight from AutoCAD, it only prints like an inch or so on one side then leaves basically the entire sheet (minus that inch margin) blank. The print preview shows...
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ACAD2011 - Constrained orbit, continously spins around Z axis with no stop.
Hello all, Running AutoCAD 2011 w/ Carlson Civil. Recently one of our workstations has a problem with entering any 3D views. When you enter a 3D view the model continuously spins around the Z axis...
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2015 Cursor Lag
OK - thought I'd share my experience since upgrading to 2015 on my Win7 64 bit machine. 2014 worked great... no problems at all but we decided to install the 2015 upgrade. Everything worked fine for a...
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Linetype SHX files
Hello, I have a linetype SHX file and a linetype LIN file - that's it. I do not have the source SHP files for the SHX. I want to add additional custom linetypes to the LIN file and have them...
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AUTOCAD 2010 Crashes when using dialog boxes to open/saveas or saving W blocks
I have a AutoCad 2010 user who has had not problems until this past Tuesday, at which time all dialog box usage started causing thier program to freeze up. If I change filedia to 0, they can use the...
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Dynamic Input screws up snapping to geometry!
When I turn Dynamic Input off then commands no longer snap to the correct geometry! If I want to draw a line and snap to a point it off the geometry. If I turn Dynamic Input on then it snaps to the...
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Create and Index of Components with page numbers
Im trying to create a report that depicts the component and its page number. The only way I know is to create an invisible attribute in each component and enter the page number. Is there a way to tie...
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AutoCAD 2014 Drawing tabs Changing drawings randomly
Recently we have discovered a glitch in the drawing tabs for AutoCAD. currently i am using AutoCAD 2014 and i am having this problem when changing from model space to layout space autocad will switch...
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creating stl from surfaces
Hey everyone, I realize I cannot create an stl straight from surfaces, but I need to know the steps on how to make this set of surfaces into a .1" thick solid that can be exported to an stl without...
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autodesk 2015
hi, i was looking for e book for autocad 2015, i want to study about 2d drawing to 3d drawing,can u help me? Thanks,Ahmad
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Windows 3/4 symbol in attributes
Hello Why won't AutoCad recognise the 3/4 (three quarter) symbol from the Windows symbol pallette when inserted into attribute text, it displays a question mark? Any ideas how to show a ¾ symbol in...
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Multiple edit of field 'Additional formating' - in one hit?
I have a drawing with about 100 dimenions with fields linking the dimensions to a table. There is also a conversion factor applied to the field.Is there a way to change the conversion factor in them in...
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