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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Beginner FAQ

    Before Posting Browse the help file, hit F1 while in Autocad. Run through the 'Learning Assistance' CD tutorials. 1) I can't draw accurately...

    Started by Mr T, 6th Apr 2004 09:53 am
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    chelsea1307
    11th Feb 2009 09:20 pm Go to last post

  2. FAQ Article Sticky Thread Sticky: Autodesk Student Software

    Student Software Q: I'm a student, can I get AutoCAD and other Autodesk software for free? A: Yes, you can. You can download free...

    Started by CADTutor, 7th May 2008 07:41 pm
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  1. Pre loaded fixtures

    Are there any pre loaded toilets, sinks cabinents in Auto cad 2008?

    Started by FLAFTER5, Yesterday 09:56 pm
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    Tankman
    Today 12:26 am Go to last post

  2. help - Im not sure what comes next

    Hello I am hoping someone can assist me with what is probably a very basic question. I have a simple image that i would like laser cut into...

    Started by Davidd, Yesterday 04:30 am
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    RenderMan
    Yesterday 09:18 pm Go to last post

  3. Help with AutoCad 2000 start up

    Hi Here is my problem. When I open up AuyoCad 2000, it goes to a new drawing. It use to open a small window o let me pick either standers or...

    Started by gurrera, 3rd Sep 2010 11:42 pm
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    gurrera
    Yesterday 05:51 pm Go to last post

  4. How to create multiple plots from a model

    Sorry I'm a totally new hand in ArcCAD and I don't know the terminologies. I saw a PDF file that's like the attached figures. Could anybody tell me...

    Started by sanijk, 3rd Sep 2010 04:26 pm
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    Dana W
    Yesterday 01:55 pm Go to last post

  5. Moved: Pump Inducer

    Started by rahulverma, Yesterday 05:01 am
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    rahulverma
    Yesterday 05:01 am Go to last post

  6. ctb missing - please help URGENTLY NEEDED!!

    Hi, I'm trying to plot some drawings from my previous job, it says the ctb is missing. Is there anyway I can extract that from the drawings? Or...

    Started by KWK, 30th Aug 2010 03:46 pm
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    Bill Tillman
    3rd Sep 2010 09:13 pm Go to last post

  7. Strange Plotting Problem

    This is a screen capture of an Autocad drawing which is composed of a jpeg background with palette based symbols placed upon it. All I want to do...

    Started by Nolfese, 26th Aug 2010 11:48 am
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    Tallguy
    3rd Sep 2010 03:59 pm Go to last post

  8. Problem Centering Text In a Table

    Playing around with the table command and can't seem to be able to center the text in a cell. It's a basic table and the "Title" centers, but when I...

    Started by gsksun4, 31st Aug 2010 03:53 pm
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    CyberAngel
    3rd Sep 2010 02:02 pm Go to last post

  9. Please help with homework due tomorrow !

    i have to do this for tomorow at school and i don't have time to learn the proper way.please tell me how do i do it.i only know that i have to use...

    Started by allansgs, 6th Jun 2010 04:04 pm
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    stevsmith
    3rd Sep 2010 01:06 pm Go to last post

  10. Embarrassed Scale does not match unit!

    Sorry, I feel really stupid that I can't figure this out. I've been working on a DWG file that I exported from Vectorworks in Metric. The default...

    Started by OPB, 8th Jul 2010 10:01 pm
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    jbird68
    2nd Sep 2010 09:22 pm Go to last post

  11. Shortcut/command for re-selecting

    Hello, I am wondering if anyone knows what the command or shortcut is for re-selecting the objects that were most recently selected. I cannot...

    Started by camillastn, 30th Aug 2010 02:19 pm
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    javid
    2nd Sep 2010 08:16 pm Go to last post

  12. Updating Blocks Issues

    I have made changes to a block and I want to update the blocks in my drawing. I used the swap/replace and it works but the base point is changed...

    Started by ziemerd, 2nd Sep 2010 04:28 pm
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    ziemerd
    2nd Sep 2010 05:49 pm Go to last post

  13. How to identify the points in this figure ??

    I know how to draw this figure, first i used the pline to draw the square and then fillet to round the corners of square, but how could i know at...

    Started by XuFyan, 1st Sep 2010 03:49 pm
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    bbankston
    1st Sep 2010 07:07 pm Go to last post

  14. Drawing How can I make an ice cream cone

    O.k. well I am in an autocad class and the T.A made an ice cream cone and I said it sucked, so he challenged me to make a better one and I cant...

    Started by bobeatsbob, 30th Aug 2010 07:52 pm
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    meatcircus
    1st Sep 2010 02:37 pm Go to last post

  15. Question PDF of cad drawing not fully printing

    Have received some PDF's of some cad drawings, they should be print at A1, they do print but parts of the drawing are missing. If I print on our...

    Started by daft vader, 25th Aug 2010 05:24 am
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    DAPHNE DUCK
    1st Sep 2010 02:26 pm Go to last post

  16. Dimensions Viewport Specific

    How do I get certain dimensions and multi-leaders to show up in different viewports with the same scale? I have two viewports, iso and plan. I...

    Started by Burner, 30th Aug 2010 03:09 pm
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    edwinprakoso
    1st Sep 2010 05:42 am Go to last post

  17. Moved: Help with scaling a 3D object

    Started by Adman234, 31st Aug 2010 03:22 am
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    kencaz
    31st Aug 2010 06:38 am Go to last post

  18. Help! Profile to 3D CNC cutter

    I am new to autocad and have version 2010. I am hoping to get better at using it so i may begin using it to draw items to cut with my cnc router. I...

    Started by Jscheehl, 20th Aug 2010 01:44 am
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    Jscheehl
    30th Aug 2010 07:05 pm Go to last post

  19. Scaling and Text Size

    Hello ALL!.... I scaled an object that had text in it.. well obviously the text doesnt scale which would be intuitive...... Anyways i...

    Started by Kemphas, 20th Aug 2010 09:21 pm
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    RobDraw
    30th Aug 2010 06:57 pm Go to last post

  20. Using 3d face function to mesh

    Hello!!.. I am using FE-pipe software for FEA analysis and it requires using Autocad to plot and mesh geometries.One example requires splitting...

    Started by ranjit, 30th Aug 2010 09:28 am
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    ranjit
    30th Aug 2010 09:28 am Go to last post

  21. Line weights plotting in color.

    I am using Acad 2005 and when I plot the lines remain in color.

    Started by poybenp, 25th Aug 2010 05:32 pm
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    BIGAL
    30th Aug 2010 03:31 am Go to last post

  22. How do I output the x,y coordinates of the desired points in the Autocad

    Dear All, I have attached an image of Autocad drawing here. It is a section of the whole autocad drawing I am interested in. It has several...

    Started by jdbaba, 27th Aug 2010 08:47 pm
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    BIGAL
    30th Aug 2010 03:20 am Go to last post

  23. Moved: looking for 3D exercises

    Started by alan_mardan, 29th Aug 2010 08:20 pm
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    alan_mardan
    29th Aug 2010 08:53 pm Go to last post

  24. Moved: Creating different blocks in P&ID

    Started by jgreen19, 29th Aug 2010 05:17 pm
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    ReMark
    29th Aug 2010 08:31 pm Go to last post

  25. AutoCAD Which cad to use ?

    Hello, I am a civil engineering student and have worked a bit with autocad previously. Is their anyone who could tell me which software is...

    Started by alan_mardan, 27th Aug 2010 12:34 pm
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    alan_mardan
    28th Aug 2010 12:30 pm Go to last post

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