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  1. paddymac

    Button Macro to insert blocks

    If you put a minus symbol ( - ) in front of insert, it supresses the dialog box and the button macro will work just like it used to.
  2. paddymac

    bak file redirection (save location)

    Sure. Tools -> Options -> Files Tab -> Automatic File Save Location -> Browse to desired location
  3. paddymac

    Drawing Boots Me on Open - Lite2000

    Autocad 2000 used to have a problem where if you used the Lengthen command, it would randomly crash when you are working on that drawing. It wouldn't crash when using the Lengthen command but at any other time later on. Not sure if it's the same in LT2000 but I'd imagine it is. As JStephen says...
  4. paddymac

    ACAD 2005 - BACKGROUND PLOT

    One of the first things I did in 2005 was turn off background plotting. It takes much longer than plotting normally. Just turn it off and forget it's there, it's a useless feature. PS Turn off your capslock.
  5. paddymac

    Growing file size

    Delete any layer filters that are in your drawing, they have a hugh impact in the drawing size in 2005 and will probably cause the same problem in 2005LT.
  6. paddymac

    Need help with converting tiff to autocad files.

    I use Acme Traceart for doing that work. It's not perfect but it has its uses for complicated drawings/sketches I couldn't be bothered to redraw.
  7. paddymac

    Downloading HP Drivers

    Just print your drawing the same as you normally do but click on PRINT TO FILE before clicking on PLOT. This way you divert the plot to a file instead of the plotter. Remember to set all the fields as if you were actually plotting as the imaging company can't modify the plt file before it's sent...
  8. paddymac

    Big DWGs slowing down CAD

    Thunderchunkydan. I'd suggest upgrading your graphics. Integrated graphics controllers aren't designed for handling drawings of your size. even getting a cheap 128MB graphics card (like a 9800pro or 6200) would make a hugh difference. If you're working on drawings that size on a regular basis...
  9. paddymac

    Scale ALL Blocks Simultaneously By Insertion Point

    Go into Quick Select (Tools Drop Down or QSelect) Set APPLY TO - Entire Drawing OBJECT TYPE - Block Reference PROPERTY - Name OPERATOR - Equals VALUE - Select Required Block HOW TO APPLY - Include In New Selection Set Click OK Go into Properties (ctrl+1) Change X, Y and Z...
  10. paddymac

    Big DWGs slowing down CAD

    64Meg is huge for an Autocad drawing. Even extremely detailed 3D drawings shouldn't be that big (at least 99% of teh time, there's always exceptions) Purge the hell out of it and delete any stray non referenced objects in the drawing (like blank attributes that have been disasociated with...
  11. paddymac

    3D Question

    Sometimes when doing 3D the osnap marker will display at the current elevation rather than at the point you're snapping to. If you're snapping to an endpoint at 10,10,10 and your elevation is set to 0, the osnap marker will display at 10,10,0 but it will pick up the point at 10,10,10. Not sure...
  12. paddymac

    How to trim texted words?

    Use Text Mask in the Express Tools
  13. paddymac

    Computer Reboots when Plotting - Acad 2000

    Assuming it's Windows XP you're working on, disable the automatic restart funstion. It'll cause windows to restart anytime there's an error. Control Panel -> System -> Advanced -> Startup and Recovery -> Click on "Settings" -> Untick "Automatically Restart"
  14. paddymac

    Searching for a list of blocks used

    Use Designdenter (ctrl+2). Browse to the folder and select the drawing you want. If you're looking for a specific block but don't know what drawing it is in, this is about the fastest way of doing it.
  15. paddymac

    Short commands don¦t work

    You could also try this Tools -> Customise -> Keyboard From this dialog box you can define any keyboard shortcuts that you want. This is probably what Exxit is referring to. By the way, this is for Acad 2005, but I'm fairly sure it's roughly the same for older versions as well.
  16. paddymac

    Flange Dimensions

    Thanks George, can you email the pdf to me. pmackey@eircom.net Much appreciated. Paddy
  17. paddymac

    Flange Dimensions

    Thanks for that grandnobi. I actually found that myself a few weeks ago after I had all the info I needed. All I need now are dimensions for BS flanges (Table D, E, etc) to complete the set.
  18. paddymac

    Reducing Flange Dimensions

    If you need to reduce down in the thickness of a flange, you will either have to use a PTFE reducing flange (might be unacceptable in some situations) or you could use a blind flange and drill it to suit inserting a 6" pipe into it (not normally used in the horizontal because of creating a...
  19. paddymac

    Flange Dimensions

    I'm still looking for the BS4504 dimensions TerryOsser. If you can provide me with them or even some of them I would greatly appreciate it.
  20. paddymac

    Flange Dimensions

    Thanks for those links Isthill but they're a bit outside of my needs and understanding. SteveMS, any progress or news from you

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