n00b question, need some help :(
n00b question, need some help :(
(OP)
Hey guys,
Well I have updated some construction drawings adding in a few gas lines and water lines as well as a storm water drain but now that it is done I have no idea how to export it into single pages as all the drawings are in the one file. The scale is set to 1:100 at A1.
This is with AutoCad 2009. The drawing does have multiple sheets. I haven't used autocad since 2006 and didn't use it that much so I'm lost, are there any tutorials around someone can link me to as I have had a hard time finding much information.
These are construction plan drawings fyi.
Well I have updated some construction drawings adding in a few gas lines and water lines as well as a storm water drain but now that it is done I have no idea how to export it into single pages as all the drawings are in the one file. The scale is set to 1:100 at A1.
This is with AutoCad 2009. The drawing does have multiple sheets. I haven't used autocad since 2006 and didn't use it that much so I'm lost, are there any tutorials around someone can link me to as I have had a hard time finding much information.
These are construction plan drawings fyi.





RE: n00b question, need some help :(
RE: n00b question, need some help :(
I have attached a picture of what I have. I wish to seperate each drawing onto a page for A1 printing at 1:100 scale with the grid border and various information in a table down the bottom. I don't expect you to tell me how to do it but if you could help me find a tutorial that would be of great help.
RE: n00b question, need some help :(
RE: n00b question, need some help :(
RE: n00b question, need some help :(
Ok the first picture I sent is the Model space and when I clicked on quick view layouts it has brought up all the drawings all layed out as the original plans (this file is from the engineer). It has the exact layout set up as the second picture I uploaded. Now to change the pages should I be drawing in the model space and it will automatically update on the layout pages? I really only delt with single drawings on a single lay out per file not multiple drawings and layouts all in the same file so I'm a little lost as to the proceedure.
Can you suggest a good online or video tutorial for AutoCad 2009 more aimed at the construction field? The only Cad I have been actively using in the last year is solidworks and that is for a few custom parts to get machined, haven't even made lay outs just simply sent them to the machinest to get stuff cut.
RE: n00b question, need some help :(
RE: n00b question, need some help :(
I have to do two seperate updates one showing the as constructed gas lines and another showing the as constructed fire reel locations and piping but the plans have a new revision so I have to use the same drawing/layout for both updates. Would I simply copy and paste the layout needed twice and then draw the updates on seperate layers and turn them on/off on the layouts needed?
How do I 'Publish' the three as constructed drawings as a PDF or should I just use a PDF printer sized at A1?
Thanks again for your help. Any suggestions as to the best learning resource for autocad 2009, I really need to learn how to use this program.
RE: n00b question, need some help :(
Use AutoCAD help for Publish
Publish to pdf then use Adobe or other to combine the separate pdfs into one file.
Draw on separate layers then change the visibility of the layers in each viewport.
AutoCAD for dummies? I learned by using but it took 25 years.
Good luck!
RE: n00b question, need some help :(
I have already started the updates on seperate layers and have turned them on and off on the needed layouts which has worked perfectly.
Calling me a dummy aye :P haha. They do sell a lot of books so I guess they have to be at least relatively informative. I don't think the program will take THAT long to learn I think its more learning the propper way to orgnaise drawings and sort all that out that will take a lot of time. I mean it is pretty much just drawing lines so most of it seems to come down to organisation of those lines.
I'll let you know how it turns out.
RE: n00b question, need some help :(
RE: n00b question, need some help :(
RE: n00b question, need some help :(
OR, set LTScale and PSLTScale to 1 when plotting from a layout tab.
Ralph
Structures Consulting
Northeast USA
RE: n00b question, need some help :(
I wish the lines to be dashed in model space so I can see what they will look like. I have a 24" widescreen monitor so just zooming out shows me almost exactly what the viewport will display which makes working on it a bit easier than flick back and forth.
I have to head out for a bit but when I get back I will try to find a tutorial that explains it. Thanks.
RE: n00b question, need some help :(
The last thing I have to do is to trace a hand drawn curved embankment from the physical plans. I have already scanned and inserted the JPEG into model world but for the life of me can't figure out how to get it below the drawing so I can trace it. The curve is multidirection so makes it a bit hard to do freehand to any accuracy so I would much rather trace.
Last but not least in view ports do I simply click freeze on layer for the layers I don't wish to show on a layout? This seems to work for me but for some reason I thought it was the other way around that you untick the light bulb and then there was a button to display it only on that layout.
Thanks again for your help guys.
RE: n00b question, need some help :(
LTScale & PSLTScale can be entered from the command line. Just type "LTScale" and hit <Enter> or the space bar.
The "light bulb" is the indicator for Layer ON or OFF. The Freeze icon kinda looks like a sun. To insure that you are freezing layers in a particular Viewport, make sure you're on a layout tab, and work in Model Space through the VIewport.
Ralph
Structures Consulting
Northeast USA
RE: n00b question, need some help :(
Any suggestions as how to get a JPEG behind the drawing so I can trace it?
RE: n00b question, need some help :(
Freeze the Layers you do not want to see or plot in each viewport. You will still be able to see the Frozen layers when you go to the Model Tab, as they would only be frozen in the Viewports.
You can easily insert a raster image (like a .JPG or .BMP). For your purpose I would hope there is a known distance on the image.
- Make an appropriate layer current.
- Insert your image file.
- Scale the image to get it to real units.
- Trace away.
This is the over-simplied description of the procedure. I'm sure you'll have more questions.
Ralph
Structures Consulting
Northeast USA
RE: n00b question, need some help :(
RE: n00b question, need some help :(
Click on the red "A" at the upper left corner - that will bring up the old-style menu. Click on Tools. Click on Display Order. Click on Send to Back, then click on your image. End the command. Your image will now be "under" the lines.
Ralph
Structures Consulting
Northeast USA
RE: n00b question, need some help :(
Enter: transparency
pick your image
enter: on
and you sould be good to go.
RE: n00b question, need some help :(
RE: n00b question, need some help :(