Is it wise to build blocks to use in 3d models?
I am working on an apartment building. In 2d I created a block of a typical unit and copied and rotated it around as needed. Can I use the same principle in 3d? Can I attach materials inside the block editor? (I built the whole thing as a sketch model with no materials, and now want to make it pretty!)
I'm working in ACAD2010
I am trying to build a spiral staircase and need to use spline to build the railings. Every time I try to end the spline by hitting enter the spline disappears. I am using 2014, and I have never had this problem before with previous versions.
View 8 Replies View RelatedWe are looking for a workflow example of developing casting models into machining models.
Typically our castings are made from different materials (Fig-1) and then machining (Fig-2) are created from these castings.
Is creating the casting as an iPart (with different materials) and then deriving the machining from the casting the proper method?
Doing it this way seems to force us into making a machining for each casting material instead of just one machining that is an iPart. How should this be set-up for BOM purposes and for use with Vault (Base Version)?
I have autocad 2012 and am diving into 3d modeling. I realized the build panel is missing from my home tab. how I can get it to show?
View 5 Replies View RelatedI have to design a 3d model of 4v geodesic dome and I've never ever used 3d feature before . I am using Autocad 2012.
View 9 Replies View RelatedI would like to know how to build web configurator from Cad drawings (dwg)?
View 1 Replies View RelatedI am trying to first get all the layouts name and add specfic layouts names to the list and call a specfic function.
So far this what I got so far.
I am able to get list all the layouts in the drawing.
List all the layouts in the current drawing
<CommandMethod("ListLayouts")> _
Public Shared Sub ListLayouts()
' Get the current document and database
Dim acDoc As Document = Application.DocumentManager.MdiActiveDocument
[Code]....
I tried the tube and pipe run to build this segment, and cannot select the route from the 3D sketch.
This route was based off of a 3D sketch made from included geometry from another part.
Tried sweeping too - and get error that the sweeping operation did not produce a meaningful result.
But I don't get the self intersecting error.
All this is is a .250 OD and .180ID profile that needs to be run through the path.
I included the part file.
I am working with autocad architecture 2011 for magicad. After some days a built panel under home tab missing. I check through CUI , ribbon and expanded home 2d/3d panel. I cannot get(see) build panel. how can I get the lost build panel.
View 1 Replies View RelatedI built an assembly made of some sheet metal parts.
Now - I wanted it to be easily changeable, meaning: in order that each part will adjust according to the other, for instance, it's length, height etc. , and will move with it and adjust, I first made work points on the mating part edges, and then in the relevant part's sketch ( I made the work point inside of the part, not the assembly!) I projected the point.
I was sure that because I see the work point with the "adaptive" symbol , the workp point will move with the parts if I change the dimensions.
It didn't work: For some reason when I'm changing dimensions, the work point stay where it was, even though it's with the "Adaptive" symbol, which makes me wonder what does it really mean (the symbol) if it point won't move along with the part while it changes.
What is the best way for me to do it? Did I have to project the points/edges in the sketch without doing a "work point' before?
My experience with the inventor lately shows that this method isn't working either. I'm sure there a "right" way to do it!
This is very important and elementary thing to do - to adjust part (with their sketches) according to the other.
Inventor 2012 Pro.
I7 workstation
Until now I have used Civil 3D for small projects. Now I'm starting a large project, 30 parcels, 5 roads in rough terrain.
Earlier I got some problems with some surfaces of the new construction that unwanted connected together. This time I want to get control of all small new "constructions" (parcels and roads) and connect them to the surface. I realize the original surface will be covered 100% of new terrain. How will I be able to connect all the surfaces together so that I can eventually create a single surface with all the new designs? (and run the waterdrop :-)
How to build all surfaces into the system?
I am trying to build a spherical, solid, earth map.
I have built one before by extruding a flat projection of the earth map through a hollow solid sphere shell, and using subtract. (I had to do it in sections, and projecting in different angles until I completed the world map). There was an intermediate step of subtracting the extruded map from a solid block and creating a void shape of the map within the block, then subtracting the block from the hollow sphere).
The problem I had is that the edges of the map where not cut off in an angle towards the center of the globe, and I need all the edges be sliced towards the center of the globe.
I am trying now to use the LOFT command and create a solid map that tapers down towards the center of the globe. I have bought these special map projections (2D) called "gnomonic projections". They were originated by projecting from the center of an earth globe the contour of the continents over projeccion plains outside the globe. (this was done using a map cartography software and converted to .dwgs).
These projections are made of thousands (or millions) of polylines joined together, and the probelm is that AutoCAD gets stuck when trying to use LOFT. I was able to LOFT just a little island, but it gave me surfaces instead of a solid. If I use this method I will have to do hundreds (or thousands) of little sections with LOFT to achieve the entire map.
Any better way to build this solid spherical map?. Or where I can buy this spherical solid of the world continents from? I have seen these solids sometimes in the background of television news programs, I just need a little better contour definition than what the show.
Im looking for any auto cad course especific in how to build wall panels.
View 3 Replies View RelatedI need to built Rack and pinion to drive my car. and i need to draw rack and pinion mechanism. How to draw rack and pinion using autocad inventor 2012.
View 1 Replies View RelatedI'm starting with a tube and want to add a weld build up around the OD on both ends. I mainly want to do this so that when I create a sectioned view on a drawing, you can see the difference in hatching between the original tube and the weld build up. I've had to create sketches on the drawing up to this point.
The photo I've attached shows the tube and shape of the weld build up. the green line is where I would like the tube OD to be, and the weld build up would be everything above that.
I'm using Inventor Pro 2013.
My Civil 3D 2013 client application (COM C++) suddenly will not build:
error C4772: #import referenced a type from a missing type library; '__missing_type__' used as a placeholder..fatal error C1084: Cannot read type library file: 'C:/Program Files/Common Files/Autodesk Shared/AecXBase70.tlb': Error loading type library/DLL.
The type library is imported in the following way in StdAfx.h (as I have done for several years now, though with different version (60, 65, 67 etc.) each year):
#import "C:Program FilesCommon FilesAutodesk SharedAecXBase70.tlb" raw_interfaces_only named_guids no_namespace
I have tried to reinstall Civil 3D 2013 but that did not work. I probably also should mention that I have installed Civil 3D 2014, but that was over a week ago and I have been able to build since then.
I installed ACA 2011 on 6 computers. 5 of the 6 had aca 2008 and XP on them. The 6th was a new computer with windows 7 on it. We notice that the build panel on the Home tab is not there. How do I get it there?
View 7 Replies View RelatedIn Inventor 2011, where is the equivalent of "Help - about"? I want to check the build version number etc.
View 2 Replies View RelatedI am trying to deploy my DLL and during compilation , I got the below error.
------ Build started: Project: Practice, Configuration: Debug x86 ------
vbc : warning BC40010: Possible problem detected while building assembly 'Practice': Referenced assembly 'mscorlib.dll' targets a different processor
vbc : warning BC40010: Possible problem detected while building assembly 'Practice': Referenced assembly 'System.Data.dll' targets a different processor
Practice -> C:VBProjectPracticePracticeinx86DebugPractice.dll
------ Starting pre-build validation for project 'mySetup' ------
WARNING: Unable to find dependency 'ACMNUPARSER' (Signature='(null)' Version='18.1.0.0') of assembly 'AcCui.dll'
WARNING: Unable to find dependency 'MANAGEDMC3' (Signature='(null)' Version='4.11.0.0') of assembly 'AdWindows.dll'
------ Pre-build validation for project 'mySetup' completed ------
[code]....
Is there any way to build a LISP function in .Net to return a selection set?
View 1 Replies View RelatedI am trying to build a corridor using a conditional slope assembly that considers the roadway and links into the lots.
The corridor is divided into 3 regions. All targeting has been assigned.
The first region appears fine. The second and third show no links beyond the roadway.
My AutoCAD Architecture 2012 system was acting funny so I reset it and lost my build panel under the home tab. I tried to right click and select it in the tool bar but it was no longer there. How do I get this tab back?
View 1 Replies View RelatedI'm trying to simulate an assembly line that draws sheet metal off of a spool. I need to
1. Build the spool. I don't have the slightest clue as to how to do this. I would just create a really long sheet and then use a command to "roll it up".
2. Animate the spool unwinding. I have have rollers on an assembly line that, in real life, would draw the sheet metal out. I can drive these rollers but how to get the rollers to "drive" the sheet metal.
When building an annotation template, in the block editor (annotation editor etc..); how do you take the length of a 2D line or pline to be the display of my template?
Doing a water system map and it would be nice to have a line length with the ' symbol at the end rounded to the nearest foot on each length of pipe.
Is it possible to build a deployment package that prompts for the serial and product key when it's being installed? We have about 90 or so Engineers, our company refuses to pay for a network license and wants the pacakge deployed out through SCCM. But because of the way our company is set up we've got about 70 keys (some are multi activation. I could just build a package for the Standard and Premium suits and just prompt for the serial during installation.
View 1 Replies View RelatedI am using the the tool palette to build exterior walls.. I have the wall as needed finished except for a limestine sill. It is bull nosed and contoured. How do I put the profile in the wall style so it looks correct?
View 8 Replies View RelatedI created a seemingly simple contour flange, and cut away a 890" radius. However, when I try to create the flat pattern, it gives me the message:
440-006.ipt: Errors occurred during update
440-006.ipt (Flat Pattern): Errors occurred during update
Definition1: Could not build this FlatPattern
The attempted operation did not produce a meaningful result. Try with different inputs.
I have a finished 2D autocad drawing but I want to use the proposed elevations and change the ones in the google maps import.Does Civil 3D have it built in?
View 9 Replies View RelatedIs it possible to use 3d max objects in autocad? I have objects but I dont know If i can import them. Im working in an interior right now and I only use 3d models in autocad. Or can any of you give me a site where I can download more detailed models that give more realistic renders?
View 2 Replies View RelatedI'm trying to build a list of surface lable style, (both slope and spot elevation) using vlisp 2013.
I can create a list of the parant, but I can not find the clildren.
my goal is to change a surface label style between the parent and the children, using a list. To many style for the property menu.
Routine to build a legend in paper space
I am looking for a routine or app to pull existing MS legend symbols (inserted from the block library) from the drawing and automatically place them in a PS legend. Since I don't have a large screen and sometimes miss a symbol before running a test plot, I wish to automate the process.
I am looking for a way to populate a paper space legend with blocks inserted into the drawing for Land Desktop 2005, 2006 drawings.
I also have to replace non-conforming architectural blocks with my own, then build the legend from all drawings tabbed in the drawing file (possibly all xref drawings as well).
I liked your article on 'Selectively writing drawing blocks to any folder using VBA'. I need to brush up on my VBA 6.0 and learn VB.NET. Perhaps your code can be modified to do the task, and this would be useful to many other designers in a further article.
