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  1. SeanSweeney

    ACAD 2009 - Tracking

    My friend has lost his ability to use Otrack. It is on and all the settings are the same as mine, but nothing "sticks" or tracks. Is there a system variable that can be responsible for this or is it something very odd. Cheers. Sean.
  2. SeanSweeney

    ACAD 2010 and 3D Studio max OE

    I am lost with 3D and now so is a friend of mine, but I am trying to help. He got a DWG from a client converted from 3D Studio max to 2010 format. My friend needs to convert this to 2007 format because most of us use 2008 and 9 (with 2007 format). However when he converts to 2007 format he gets...
  3. SeanSweeney

    ACAD 2009 - Match properties from xref

    Is it possible to match properties from a specific layer in an xref drawing to your current drawing. The xref is 5 minute opening time heavy so that its a real pain to open and copy object (or Ncopy). Cheers. Sean.
  4. SeanSweeney

    ACAD 2008 - Right Click problem

    When I use the right click option in edit mode the default right click menu comes up instead of the normal edit one. Does anybody know why? Fix? Thanks Cheers. Sean.
  5. SeanSweeney

    ACAD 2008 - Tables and formulae

    Can never remember how to spell plural of formula, but anyway. In autocad tables, when I write 200/225 (or something like) it is show as such, whilst my friend does the same and it is converted to a formula (being something just less than 1). Does anybody know how to turn off this formula...
  6. SeanSweeney

    Lost crosshairs - Autocad 2008

    Hi I have a problem with autocad partialy freezing up on startup. The drawing opens and everthing seems Ok but the process isnt quite complete. The command line is empty (i.e. comand: isn't shown) but I can zoom in and out of the drawing with the wheel. The crosshairs aren't shown either and the...
  7. SeanSweeney

    ACAD 2008 - Disappearing table

    I have a table in autocad with various text which is to be replaced. When I type in the text all the lines of the table disappear. To get the lines back I just have to move the table slightly (like a regen). But does anybody know how to avoid this? Cheers. Sean.
  8. SeanSweeney

    Snap to 3D face

    I seem to be having a problem snapping to a 3D face (basicly no snap). Are there any settings outside of OSNAP which control this action. Cheers. Sean.
  9. SeanSweeney

    Conflict with Outlook

    Has anybody had problems running Autocad (2006) and Outlook (2007) together. Autocad seems to go super slow with outlook running but then speeds up when I get rid of outlook. I presume outlook is using rather a lot of resources, but is that the only reason? Cheers. Sean.
  10. SeanSweeney

    Line Types

    I have a drawing with various line types in use. When I print preview and print the line types are as I hoped for, but on screen they are all continuous. Any ideas? Cheers. Sean.
  11. SeanSweeney

    Inserting blocks via coordinates

    I have a list of coordinates to which I would like to insert a single block (to about 50 points). Is this possible to animate or do I have to do it manually? Cheers. Sean.
  12. SeanSweeney

    Access Violations

    Is there a system to all the references and numbers we experience with Access Violations and Exceptions - what do they all mean? Cheers. Sean.
  13. SeanSweeney

    PE Pipe shrinkage

    Does anybody have experience with shrinkage of PE pipe. I am looking for an estimate of shrinkage per metre per degree. Cheers. Sean.
  14. SeanSweeney

    Dimensions of Asbestos cement pipes

    I am working on a project to replace 450mm asbestos cement pipe with concrete pipes. Concrete comes in 400 and 500mm internal diameters. Does anybody know if the asbestos cement pipe would be internal measurement or external. Cheers. Sean.
  15. SeanSweeney

    LTS

    So basic that it seems rather silly. Is it possible to retain LTS value for a drawing. Everytime I change it and reopen the drawing its back to where I was before. Using publish the original LTS value is used and my dashes are continuous lines. To confuse things the drawing I am frustrated with...
  16. SeanSweeney

    Nominal diameter

    Very daft question but this is driving me nuts. The nominal diameter as I was aware is the estimate internal diameter of a pipe. But I seem to be seeing references to DN being the outside diameter. What is correct. (european standard) (materials - cast iron and PVC (normally given as internal...
  17. SeanSweeney

    Duration problem

    When I write in a duration of 5 days I get dates from monday to monday next week. That's fine. When I do the same for 10 days I get to tuesday the following week and so on to wednesday for 15 days. Same applies if I use 1 week or 2 weeks. There are no extra free days in between, using a...
  18. SeanSweeney

    ACAD 2006 Map

    I have a friend who has lost his layer manager. He clicks on the button and nothing happens. Any ideas? (everything else in autocad is fine) Thanks And one extra - what this mapskinmap business - I cant get it to work but those who do see to get a crash. Any clues? Cheers. Sean.
  19. SeanSweeney

    Linetypes Shapefiles??

    I am trying to create a complex line type. I have found some advice via the nett about how to do it. This refers to shape files in the line type 'name.shx' - this is where I am confused. I always thought shapes were .shp. Can anybody explain to me the relationship here (between shx and shp) and...
  20. SeanSweeney

    Deposits in pipes

    Simple question for you. What do we call the build up of fatty deposits in water pipes (mains). I've been working in Norway for 6 years and I've started to forget my technical English. Very sad I know. (they call it 'biohud' in Norwegian which is biological skin - if you were wondering)...

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