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  1. Danno

    Express Tools

    The web site forwards me to the Autodesk web site which no longer offers Express Tools for free. The version of Express Tools that I have is approximately 2.8 Megs, while the web site states that the download is 5.5 Megs. I don't think I have the latest and greatest.
  2. Danno

    How do I change the scale of an existing drawing?

    Steve Smith is right. You should never have to change the scale of a drawing. It should always be drawn at 1=1. You might change the scale or size of your title block around your drawing so that it will fit on a particular size of paper when you plot it at 3/8"=1" or...
  3. Danno

    3-D to 2-D conversion

    I have Express Tools in ACAD 2000, but I think it's what got transferred from R14. I went to the AutoDesk site to download the latest Express Tools, and it looks like they have decided to stop giving it away. Where can I get the Express Tools for ACAD 2000? The Express Tools that I have does...
  4. Danno

    Pipe end protection

    I'm trying to locate someone who makes precast concrete headwalls for storm pipe. I'm not looking for the sloped end treatments. The ones I'm looking for are small diameter (24") headwalls with side wing walls. I want to start using these in me detention pond design to help prevent...
  5. Danno

    How can AutoCadd R14 run faster on 4+MB files?

    You may have already done this, but make sure and purge your drawing. Choose the "all" option to get rid of all unused layers, blocks, linetypes and text styles. This may help reduce the size of your file. Also, turn your "viewres" down to a very low number. I recommend...
  6. Danno

    Express Tools

    I'm currently running ACAD 2000 and have just upgraded to ACAD 2000i Land Development. It does not come with express tools, but I'm trying to get it to work with 2000i. When I type "expressmenu" or "expresstools", I get an unknown command. Any suggestions? I heard that...
  7. Danno

    3-D to 2-D conversion

    I have two different lisp routines that will "Flatten" your drawing. Both of these routines basically set all Z values to zero. Email me if you want a copy.

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