I've got a problem with AutoCAD 2013 that's driving me nuts! I have a semi large drawing file in model space, I've used the layout tabs in paper space for the drawing title block. I have about 16 tabs, one for each drawing, with a viewport for each area. Everything was going good, I'm about 90%...
I'm having some strange problems with the Donut command! I work with process piping and use a small donut to indicate weld dots on piping ...only been doing this 25 yr.s or so. BUT as we all know AutoCAD "up-dates" (I used the term loosely) the program, so that what has worked fine for the last...
I'm working on a project where we have a fair amount of large skids with shop built equipment, we have drawings for them and Xref them into the drawing to cut down on size and speed of operation. I have a number of connections point that I have to run pipe to and to make this easier to see I use...
I'm working on a pipeline project, a 6"-300# crude oil line, along the proposed routing we have to cross a dry streambed (normally dry 10 months a yr.), the engineers have desided to directionally bore under this streambed and install a 24" dia. casing (large for future applications). One of the...
I've got a project where we are designing a new tank setting that will be located & built out in the oil fields. Problem is there are some existing (producing) wells very near this site. Anybody know what the "standard" clearance that is required for a work-over rig to come in and pull...
I’ve got a question about using an existing vertical vessel (36” Dia. x 10’-0” S/S) …this is a 2 phase separator that deals with oil field production. We have a project that requires this vessel; it was originally built in 07, and is presently in “surplus”. Now vessel design is not my forte, but...
Everytime I plot a drawing that has an area block out with "Wipeout", that area plots out as a black shape ...even when I made PDF files! Looking at the PDF its fine, but when I try plotting the wipeout area prints out as a black shape. There has to be a setting somewhere to eliminate this? Can...
I witnessed a field weld on a semi large hydro carbon pipe line (12" - 18") where the welders inserted a "balloon" on a lanyard, inflated it to isolate the hydro carbon vapors in the line, and to further isolate any vapors a synthetic-base mud was mixed and liberally spread at the edge of the...
I have a project where the client wants to fabricate an extruded pipe header. This is fabricated out of 36” standard weight A-53B seamless pipe, it’s about 25 ft long and has 4 each 36” extruded ports and 1 each 24” extruded port. I don’t see an issue with the 24” port, but I’m questioning...
I've been assign a project where I have to "finish" somebody else's work. Not that big a deal, it's just up dating a Plot Plan. Problem is the guy that originally did this drawing used "broken line dimension style" ...This is a Mech drawing and we do not use this dimension style in the Mech...
I'm not sure what I've done, but now I have a floating comman line! I can get it to "docking" on the left & or right, but I can't get it to dock on the bottom! Anybody got a fix for me? ...I'm using AutoCAD 2007
I've laid out a 3D polyline (for a pipeline model) this is with about 200 to 300 points. But now I need to know the exact number of node points so the stress guys can do their thing. HOW do I get AutoCAD to give this value to me?
I’m working on a project where the client wants to run an 8” sch.40 C.Stl. buried pipeline approx. 10 miles. This is a hot commodity with operating temp.s between 140 to 195 Deg.s F, pressure around 950 PSI, and pipe will have 2” of insulation (yes underground also). The routing is pretty flat...
I'm a piping designer contracted on a small project; I'm "pressed" into doing the foundation drafting on this project too. I've been around awhile and I've seen afew foundation details (but obviously not a designer in this discipline). I'm working with an engineer on this project, he's contract...
I'm working with AutoCAD 2005 and I'm working on an existing drawing. My problem is I'm back and forth in model space/paper space and when I go to either place I'm not see the different line types(every one appears to be continuous) and anything that has a solid fill is now just and outline...
Got a question about roof supporting on API-12B bolted tanks. What is the limit (diameter wise) when external rafters are no longer a good engineering method of supporting a tank roof and a center pole would be required? …THX!
Sometime ago I saw a post about how you could generate a pipe or tube of a specified diameter about a line or Pline. Theoretically this could be done with just AutoCAD and no 3rd party package. Any CAD-honcho here that can educate me? …I’m dealing with 2005. THX!
Is there a "rule of thumb" for determining the lap splice length of certain size rebar in foundations? ...Just to prime the pump here, I've heard 30 diameters, but I'd like to confirm this. Any help would greatly be appreciated!!
I've noticed a time or two that when I'm working with an AutoCAD drawing, where I have generated a Wblock from the drawing file, and I go to end out of the drawing AutoCAD "quits out" rather then "ends out"! When AutoCAD "quits out" it does NOT save the drawing or any changes I've made! BUT it...
OK, I admit it; I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer with AutoCAD from Rev.14 on! PROBLEM ...I've been given 5 files with about 200 to 500 AutoCAD dwg. per file. These are client "standard dwg.s" and I'm to open them up and plot them out so we can review and generate a book of standards for...
