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  1. jtt

    xyz coordinates in excel files to points in autocad

    "Save Excel file in comma delimited format, so you have a list of coordinates, each on its own line. Edit that file to start an AutoCAD command, such as 'point' or 'pline'. Execute this script by typing script on the command line and giving name of file. Example script file: multiple...
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    feet to metric

    Try matric.lsp. Please don't forget to save the file in a different name as backup first.
  3. jtt

    .pdf files??

    Hi Juice, If the pdf was created from a vector drawing, you can use Ghostview and Ghostview to convert it into dxf format.
  4. jtt

    AutoCAD Express/Bonus R14 to 2002

    I don't know about Bonus Tools. But R2000 Express Tools can be used in 2002. See http://pointa.autodesk.com/local/enu/portal/Articles/article.jsp?articleId=15730
  5. jtt

    learn AUTOCAD

    Hi Hyper, Try this link: http://www.cadinstitute.com/
  6. jtt

    DXF to DWG

    Hi Juice, If you want to convert many files at once, there certainly will be some shareware programs including lisp routines. Search &quot;dxf2dwg&quot;. Or try the program on this page: <http://www.downloadvista.com/proghtml/356/35666.htm>
  7. jtt

    background color variable

    Hi GarPardal, If you want to use hexadecimal value (instead of decimal value), the color chart can be found here: http://www.forestasia.com/reference/colour_chart.asp
  8. jtt

    .DWF file conversion to an Autocad openable format

    Hi, This might be a useful program: DWF to DWG Converter: ICDWFIN ver. 3.2.0.1 (released May. 21/2001). 14-day trial version can be downloaded at http://www.intelcad.com/pages/dwfin/index.htm I've never used this program, and I'm not sure whether it works or not.
  9. jtt

    Saveimage?

    You can either use saveimg command or you can use EXPORT from the FILE menu.
  10. jtt

    3D for beginners

    Hi, There are several websites that offers free tutorials. I like the following two websites: <http://www.alambina.ws/1dacad/> <http://onlinelearning.tc.cc.va.us/faculty/tcgordp/Egr110/> Since they have pdf files that you can download, you can print them out, and that makes a lot easier. You...
  11. jtt

    esc in script?

    Hi Pardal and Carl, I've been using transparent commands to avoid this problem (and/or by using Excel functions). But, of course, some commands cannot be transparent, and that still gave me some problem. Now, you have solved it. I started using script files only since February this year, and I...
  12. jtt

    esc in script?

    Hi Pardal, That is the sort of information we should get from AutoCad online help. Thanks a lot, Jtt
  13. jtt

    3d surface modification

    Thanks Carl. Carl Bassler?
  14. jtt

    3d surface modification

    Hi Cahya, Thanks for your suggestion. But isn't most of the add-in commands in Mech Desktop are in lisp? They are in Land Desktop, I understand. I'm wondering whether I can just find the lisp routine for it. I can't afford to get Mech Desktop yet. Sincerely, John
  15. jtt

    Another Autocad Units Question

    Hi Bayou, Try and download acre.lsp from cadalyst.com. I hope this will help you. Win Than Tun
  16. jtt

    3d surface modification

    Hi Tigrek, Can you explain me whether I can turn 3D surfaces into 3D solids, and how? Thanks John
  17. jtt

    3d surface modification

    I've some pottery drawings in 3D surface. It was easier to draw in 3D surface than in 3D solids because I need to show the varied thickness of the pots in section. But now I want to substract some area in irregular shape from the 3D faces: I want to get the pots somewhat fragmented. If the...
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    AutoCAD units

    Hi Mark, 1)You can see the measurement system of a drawing and you can set the units from File menu - Units (or by typing &quot;units&quot; in the command line. 2)If you just want to change the units shown in dimensions,you can change it in Dimension Style. 3)If you want to convert from one...
  19. jtt

    Setting up Hitichi Tablet

    If you can't get drivers for ME, don't you think you should try this? http://vtablet.com/overview.htm
  20. jtt

    Hatch

    Hi, I can't use 3d view because I'm just turning old 2d drawings into isometric view. I'm experimenting with 3d drawings too, and having difficulty with dimensioning. I've been trying to learn by reading messages in this forum and the one at Cadalog. Thanks a lot for the information.

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