AutoCAD .NET :: Determine If Mechanical Interfaces Are Loaded
Dec 13, 2012
As a part of an other recent topic (Interop 32/64 COM - Acad Mechanical),In VB.NET, how can I easily be sure to be in a Mechanical AutoCAD with every specific interfaces loaded (SymBBAuto, AcadmAuto...)?
I tried to get specific system variable like "AMVER" but this does not work.
I tried a "Try... Catch" while using "GetInterfaceObject", but this does not work at any time... sometimes I got fatal errors.I don't want to use the caption of the AutoCAD window, it is not enough reliable for me.
I just upgraded to ACAD Mech 2014 from 2011. When I import my palettes and try to use them, the program crashes every time (fatal error and send report to Autodesk).Think I'll have to rebuild the palettes in 2014 for them to work?
I have users using AutoCAD 2010 - both Architecture and Mechanical. My questions; are the Callout tools that are available in Architecture also available for Mechanical? I am looking to see if we can find the same toolbar(s)?
Working on Autocad 2013 Mechanical. I ALWAYS have the Autodesk 360 SignIn objects on the top bar. I have disabled the Autodesk 360 from the installation list in the network deployment. But this doesn't work. I have also modified the registry and the .ini files but it seems NOTHING works! How can I install AutoCAD in silent mode without getting these objects on the top bar?
where to find some useful links of Blueprint of a Plan, either Architectural or Mechanical. I want to practice myself using any types of commands in AutoCAD.
I am using inventor 2012 and am trying to import my MDT(2002) drawings but when I try the translation process I receive an error message that says Mechanical Desktop must be installed. I currently of both Inventor and MDT installed and both operate correctly.
It is possible to save from AutoCAD 2012 Mechanical back to REGULAR AutoCAD 2006 Lite? I am updating files on my computer with 2012 Mechanical but have to email them back to the original computer (which only has AutoCAD Lite) to print them out. I wouldn't think it would matter if the save format is AutoCAD Mechanical 2006 as long as it is still a .dwg file, correct?
I am having trouble with a locked xref. I would like to unlock it so that I can modify for my mechanical drawing. The architectural drawing is provided in xref form from the architect and he has not left it open.
Is there a simple way I can unlock it so that I can modify it without going back to the arch?
I have a drawing that was sent to me using Autodesk inventor 8 but I want to add it to a drawing I have already started in Mechanical Desktop 2004 is there any way to export the drawing into a format that can be opened by Mechanical Desktop 2004?
I have a problem with some step files I recieved from a vendor for an assembly. Basically what is happening is I download the step file. Then bring it into Mechanical Desktop. When brought into Mechanical desktop, it is downloaded in metric where my entire assembly is in standard/english format. What I did when I had Inventor 2011 is bring the step file into inventor, go to document settings and switch the unit to inch from mm. Then save the step file and when I brought it into Mechanical desktop it was in the correct unit and scale.
Now with 2012 Inventor, when I bring the step file in, it is automatically in english/standard format. So I save the step file out and try to open it in Mechanical desktop only to have the file back into mm and 25.4x the actual size it should be.
how to save the step file out like in 2011 to make sure the unit is saved in the correct format. This is extremely aggrevating and waste of time. I would have had the part reverse engineered by now if i quit trying to use the vendors standard step files.
This problem doesn't only happen with a certain vendor's drawings either, it goes for all step files I have recieved since getting Inventor2012.
I have code that works just fine in AutoCad 2010 (just plain ol' AutoCad), but will not run completely in AutoCad Mechanical 2012. The code will draw lines, arcs, circle, plines, etc. as well as insert blocks. The command to insert the block has the entire block path so I don't have to rely on setting that up for everyone.
In AutoCad Mechanical only the blocks show up. No lines, arcs or anything else is drawn. I do not use a command method (like in LiSP) to create those objects, I create them through the block table and block table records.
What do I have to do to get my code to run in AutoCad Mechanical 2012?
How I can add materials to the Inventor material library. I have created and defined the material in Autodesk Simulate Mechanical and they are available in the material libraries in that program, but inaccessible in Inventor. It doubles my work load if i need to define the materials in both programs and also creates hassles if a change needs to be made to a single material.
The materials are currently saved in .mlb library files. Iventor requests a .asklib file for when trying to add a library.
I am using AutoCAD Mechanical 2013 and need to save a file as an AutoCAD LT 2008 for a friend to work in. I can only save it as AutoCAD LT 2004, is there a way for me to add AutoCAD LT 2008 as an option? If not is there a compatibility pack for him that he can download. There was a slight issue in the transfer. Im not doing anything that uses the mechanical features, just normal autocad features. The option for my computer is better if it is possible.
Even though I run the Dwgconvert function in DwgTrueview 2012 I still can not open the converted file in AutoCAD Mechanical 2012 SP 2. Fatal error with some hex memory addresses displayed. DwgTrueview opens and displays the dwg. just fine. AutoCAD R14 & 2000 open the file with no problem as well.
.My Inventor2009 keep crashing everytime i'm trying to traslate/import Mech. Desktop2009 files....Windows7 is my os platform. Done all latest SP both for Inventor & Mech Desktop.