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Copying All Layers From One Drawing To Another

noreply@blogger.com (Orhan Toker) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:38:51 PST

[All AutoCAD versions. Level: Intermediate] You sometimes want to insert layers of a drawing to the one you use at the moment. It is very easy actually. Browse the drawing that contains layers you want like ‘BLOCK’ with INSERT command. When an insertion point is requested, press ESC and quit from the command. You will see all layers of the inserted drawing are now in the one you currently use.

How To Copy Objects From One Drawing To Another?

noreply@blogger.com (Orhan Toker) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:32:47 PST

Most of you already know how to copy & paste objects in Windows™ applications. Copying objects between open drawings is the same process. But AutoCAD puts more capabilities in its copy+paste routine. Lets drill down subject with an example: Fig.1 Drawing1 has three objects with LAYER, DIMENSION STYLE and BLOCK DEFINITION data. We can use "Copy with base point" option by selecting these three

Using Trim Command More Effectively

noreply@blogger.com (Daily AutoCAD) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:29:57 PST

[AutoCAD 2000 and higher versions. Level: Basic.] ►Author: Eren Pala Hi, Today, I want to mention how TRIM command which is a living and useful command of AutoCAD can be used more effectively. First, let us start with remembering the command. TRIM is used for clipping the extended parts of any intersecting line group. The basic and common use of the command is that cutting object(s) is(are)

Advanced Plotting Using Layouts

noreply@blogger.com (Orhan Toker) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:23:44 PST

[AutoCAD 2000 and higher versions. Level: Advanced] Those who make drawing with AutoCAD® mainly suffer from being not able to put properly what they have drawn to the paper. Most of the AutoCAD® users use the traditional Plot command and take their actions from Plot dialog box. However, since AutoCAD® 2000, we can also make paperspace orientation as if we are making an AutoCAD® drawing. In

Automatic Text Inside AutoCAD: FIELD Command

noreply@blogger.com (Erhan Toker) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:01:33 PST

[AutoCAD 2005 and higher versions. Level: Intermediate] FIELD feature in Microsoft™ Word program is also added in AutoCAD™ by 2005 version. Fields are extremely useful while preparing drawings with letterheads. Those fields that is marked with gray in Fig. 1 are stored in AutoCAD™ with special variables and they can be placed at any location inside the drawing with any text style. Before

Free AutoLISP Utility: Giving Elevation Symbols Automatically

noreply@blogger.com (Daily AutoCAD) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:55:14 PST

[Author: Muharrem Koçyiğit] Hello Daily AutoCAD readers, Today, I would like to present you a tool that you can use during architectural project preparation. You have to give all of the major elevations for floor levels in all of the plan and section views. While doing this job, it is wiser to work with a "self-updating elevation" block that is appropriate according to standard elevation

Characters Entered In Front Of AutoCAD Commands

noreply@blogger.com (Orhan Toker) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:27:15 PST

Hello Daily AutoCAD readers, You may have noticed that when we are explaining AutoCAD commands, sometimes we put “_” or “.” in front of them. I though that you might want to learn the meaning of these characters, so let me start explaining. Some AutoCAD applications may re-define AutoCAD commands. They do this to create a more advanced version of that command. In AutoLISP, this is done by

3D Modeling Series 17: Cut Your Model Using SLICE Command

noreply@blogger.com (Orhan Toker) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:12:24 PST

[AutoCAD 2007 and higher versions] [User must have advanced solid modeling and ucs knowledge] Dear Friends, Sections cuts are sometimes taken out from the models we created. That is a useful process to understand inside of our model. SLICE may be the command I like the most among the solid modeling features of AutoCAD. Fig.1 This command works similar with SECTION command which I have

3D Modeling Series 16: Creating Section From Solids Using SECTIONPLANE Command - Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (Erhan Toker) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:55:05 PST

[AutoCAD 2007 and higher versions] [User must have advanced solid modeling and UCS knowledge] In my previous article about the subject, I have explained that 2 or 3 dimensional cross-sections can be obtained. In this article, I will explain the details of taking a section. Fig. 1 As you may remember, we can create sections by using ‘Create 2D/3D section…‘ option when we select and right

3D Modeling Series 15: Creating Section From Solids Using SECTIONPLANE Command - Part 1

noreply@blogger.com (Erhan Toker) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:47:51 PST

[AutoCAD 2007 and higher versions] [User must have advanced solid modeling and UCS knowledge] A new feature that has come with AutoCAD 2007 is ability to get LIVE SECTION. By this feature, you can take partial or one section from any 3 dimensional objects and see it live on screen, or you can transfer it into your drawings 2 dimensionally. We are going to use 3D gusket drawing which we did as

3D Modeling Series 14: Getting Sections From A Solid

noreply@blogger.com (Orhan Toker) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:27:37 PST

[AutoCAD 2007 and higher versions] [User must have advanced solid modeling and UCS knowledge] Dear Friends, Throughout this article, we are going to learn how to get a section cut from a 3D model easily. Erhan has written two detailed articles about getting section cuts earlier. (Live Section 1 and Live Section 2) Also, SOLDRAW and SOLVIEW commands, which I am going to explain in more detail

3D Modeling Series 13: Getting 3D Wireframe From A Solid Using XEDGES Command

noreply@blogger.com (Orhan Toker) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:41:55 PST

[AutoCAD 2007 and higher versions] [User must have advanced solid modeling knowledge] Dear Bloggers, We sometimes may need the parts of existing 3D solid when working in 3D. This happens when getting a view or forming new models. Fortunately, there is ‘XEDGES’ (extract edges) command. You can get a 3D wireframe from any corner of the model you chose. We are going to use 3D gusket drawing

3D Modeling Series 12: Getting 2D Projection From A Solid Model By Using FLATSHOT Command

noreply@blogger.com (Orhan Toker) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:24:49 PST

[AutoCAD 2007 and higher versions] [User must have advanced solid modeling and UCS knowledge] One of the new features coming with Autocad 2007 is FLATSHOT command. By means of this command, you can get aspects of solid 3D objects. The command which is very easy to use gets the projection image of your instant point of view. We are going to use 3D gusket drawing which we did as an application

3D Modeling Series 11: Using CHAMFER Command On Solids

noreply@blogger.com (Orhan Toker) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:14:26 PST

[AutoCAD 2007 and higher versions. Level: Advanced] Hello dailyautocad readers, Today, I will continue my series of articles about solid modeling. Today's topic is to make chamfer at the corners of 3 dimensional entities. Just like FILLET command, using CHAMFER command in 3 dimensional environment is very easy. Only difference will be one additional question that AutoCAD will prompt during

3D Modeling Series 10: Using FILLET Command On Solids

noreply@blogger.com (Orhan Toker) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:45:05 PST

[AutoCAD 2007 and higher versions][Level: Advanced] The easiest command in 3D solid modeling is FILLET command. It is so easy that, in practice, it is much more easier than rounding in 2D. Now, let’s have a look at an example. Fig.1 Select the solid entity that you can see in the figure from one of its edges where you want to make rounding . Command: f FILLET Current settings: Mode = TRIM

3D Modeling Series 9: Using LOFT Command

noreply@blogger.com (Orhan Toker) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:41:16 PST

[AutoCAD 2007 and higher versions] [User must have advanced 3D knowledge] LOFT is probably the most complicated part of solid modeling series of articles. It is not certain what this command is used for, however it has a great potential to create marvelous solids in hands of creative users. I’d better explain its use and you take back your notes and imagine what can be done by using it. May be

3D Modeling Series 8: Using SWEEP Command

noreply@blogger.com (Orhan Toker) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:20:04 PST

[AutoCAD 2007 and higher versions. Level: Advanced] [User must have UCS knowledge before start reading this article] SWEEP command, which is one of the new features that came with AutoCAD 2007, can be considered as an advanced version of EXTRUDE command. Both EXTRUDE and SWEEP commands are used for creating a 3D solid by dragging a profile along a path. The main difference between the two

3D Modeling Series 7: Using EXTRUDE Command

noreply@blogger.com (Orhan Toker) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:38:36 PST

[AutoCAd 2007 and higher versions] [User must have basic UCS knowledge before start reading the article.] EXTRUDE command is one of the command that I like to use when modeling 3D solids. Just like I use to do in my previous articles, I will not only explain about the command but give you two examples for you to practice how to use the command. Previously, our friend Özgür already wrote an

3D Modeling Series 6: Using REVOLVE Command

noreply@blogger.com (Orhan Toker) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:14:08 PST

[AutoCAD 2007 and higher versions. Level: Advanced] In this article, I will explain about the REVOLVE command, which was previously been described in "A Solid Modelling Application: Gusket Drawing" exercise. Fig.1 It is very simple to create this model. In order to create this 3D solid model that is shown in Fig. 1, a good knowledge of 2 dimensional drawing is enough. Because, we didn’t

3D Modeling Series 5: Using POLYSOLID Command

noreply@blogger.com (Orhan Toker) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:06:56 PST

[AutoCAD 2007 and higher versions. Level: Advanced] Hello Daily AutoCAD readers, POLYSOLID is probably one of the most useful tools for creating 3D solid entities. It is available since AutoCAD 2007. By using this command, you can draw solid entities that are in forms of polylines that has constant width and height very fast, just like using the POLYLINE command. The most useful way of using

3D Modeling Series 4: Positioning Entities

noreply@blogger.com (Orhan Toker) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:28:42 PST

[AutoCAD 2007 & Higher Versions. Level: Advanced] [User must have some UCS knowledge before start reading] Hello Daily AutoCAD friends, In the third article of our series of articles about solid modeling, I explained about UNION and SUBTRACT and gave an example. And in this article, I will explain more about positioning the solid entities that make up the solid. Fig.1 You can construct the

3D Modeling Series 3: UNION & SUBTRACT Commands

noreply@blogger.com (Orhan Toker) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:32:15 PST

[AutoCAD 2007 & higher versions. Level: Advanced] Hello dear Daily AutoCAD friends, In this article of series of articles about 3D modeling, I will try to explain about UNION and SUBTRACT commands by an example that uses only a BOX solid. Our goal is to obtain the solid entity that is shown in Fig. 1. Fig.1 We can start by drawing the box that is at the button. It has dimensions as width

3D Modeling Series 2: Primitives

noreply@blogger.com (Orhan Toker) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:57:01 PST

[AutoCAD 2007 & Higher versions, Level: Advanced] Hello Daily AutoCAD readers, In the second article of my series of articles about 3D modeling, I will explain about the primitive solid entities. In Fig. 1, you can see all of these entities together. Instead of explaining how each entity is drawn in AutoCAD, I will give you some figures that show the physical structure and what are the

Free Block Counter For AutoCAD 2010

noreply@blogger.com (E.Y.Karaduman) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:41:20 PST

Dear Daily AutoCAD readers, I want to share with you a program which counts the block references in a drawing file and extracts the attributes of these references to an Excel *.xml file. This program was developed only for AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD 2010 based vertical products which listed below. Simply download the setup file, install and to use the program write bprop to AutoCAD commandline.

3D Modeling Series 1: Introduction To 3D Modeling In AutoCAD

noreply@blogger.com (Orhan Toker) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:16:45 PST

[AutoCAD 2007 and higher versions. Level: Advanced] Hello Daily AutoCAD readers, I have been thinking about preparing a series of articles about 3D modeling for a very long time. I was busy with my daughter Ela and work, so I could finally start this series. In this series of articles, my goal is to explain about the concepts of 3D modeling starting from zero by giving examples, and besides