Dynamic block with equally divided array?
Hi, I'm trying to create a Dynamic Block of an 3/4" x 3/4" aluminium angle with holes: Depending on the length the number of holes will vary.The distance between each holes need to be somewhere between...
View ArticleCopyCircleToIntersection
Can not get a cylinder to snap to the crosshair where I want to place it and then subtract it from the main object. (It's a predrill for a wood screw.)Tried moving the object away...because the cursor...
View ArticleRotate UCS around Z-axis only - functionality gone?
This week I upgraded from 2011 to 2014 and have noticed a major change in rotating the UCS around only the Z-axis.Looking at the attached image (the blue box is just to represent the relationship...
View ArticleAUTOCAD 2014 3D solid geometry data export to excel
Hi There, Can someone please help? I need to export Geometry Data (in properties) X,Y,Z coordinates/points from a Sold 3D object into Excel (csv.file) I have tried data extraction (EATTEXT) but it...
View Articleimporting files between mac and windows via parallels
Can you import files from autocad windows 7 (using mac w/ bootcamp or parallels) to sketch-up and photoshop on Mac os x 10.8.5? If so, what is the easiest way to do so? Also, would Parallels or...
View ArticleDefault arc settings
Hello everyone.Can anybody tell me how to change the default behaviour when I draw an arc?I want to write "arc" in the command line, and start drawing it by its center first, then its start point, and...
View ArticleCannot see dimensions in the viewport
Hello, Have one problem with dimensions. I can see them on my model, but I cannot see them on the plot! Dimensions layer is OK (it is not "no plot" layer, "VP Freeze" is off), especially that this...
View ArticlePDF Attach & Viewports
I used pdf attach to insert a pdf into the drawing. I have a plan drawing with viewports that references the drawing file. I tried to turn off the layer in one viewport while leaving the layer turned...
View ArticleRemoving nodes/insertion points from objects within blocks
I have a block that contains attributes. When I select the block, you can see all the nodes/insert points from the attributes within the text. I was wondering if there is anyway to have the block only...
View Article2012 Mechanical Streaking images, additional images
Hi,I have a user that is getting what appears to be streaks on his drawings.The video card has the latest driver.I ask how often this happens and he states:Almost everytime I have a large 3d drawing...
View ArticleAutoCAD LT 2014 Layer States won't save
Running Autocad LT 2014 on Win 7 64bit.... I believe the Layer States Manager/Editor is broken... I created 5 layers and drew 5 lines in model space. Then assigned each line to a different layer. I...
View ArticleDynamic Block, Draw Order And TextoFront Won't Work Together For Me
Just logged int o the new Autodesk support page and could not fine a forum on Dynamic Blocks specifically, so I am here for help. I am attaching a PDF file to show what I mean. It's been frustrating...
View Articlelayereval-layernotify
What triggers the layereval to invoke layernotify? I would like to use it in a script to either reconcile new layers or skip. BTW - I am amazed at the number of people that do not use this handy tool...
View ArticleInserting blocks with macro
Hey guys I am having trouble getting a simple macro to browse insert a block. My file path looks like this. L:/Acad Blocks/Blocks_(SEPCO)/STRUCTURAL/2013_SEPCo_Blocks/WELD_FILLET.dwg Any help is mucho...
View ArticlePublishing in Backround ""WARNING: Incompatible or missing plot style""
Publish works as expected in foreground, uses proper page setup plot style and color table an dthe results are black on white. But when using PUBLISH in background it shows an error for each:""WARNING:...
View ArticleExport to IGES from Autocad 2014
Hello I wish to export a model developed in ACAD to IGES format. Can someone please post a step-by-step instruction set? ACAD help doesn't help me, i have burnt hours trying to figure it out. Save as,...
View ArticleFatal Error: Unhandled Access Violation reading 0x0040 exception at 4008e84ah
i just try to to make a line but this product error during the proccesthis is the report " fatal error : unhandled access violation reading 0x0040 exception at 4008e84ah" error acminidump.dmphelp me...
View ArticleMeasurement bar "
I lost the “measurement bar” on my CAD (not sure if that is the right name)It is the bar that gives you the distance, angle or area of the object selectedDo you know how to get back on the screen
View ArticleLevelSet-plugin (ACAD 2010-2013) for Level marker (aka spot height)
Hi All, I would like to share plugin LevelSet v2.0 which measures the perpendicular distance from a base point to features, for example slab. LevelSet resembles the AutoCAD Ordinate dimension but the...
View Article