Hi, I have a similar drawing - drawn the rectangle and then the circle - subtracted the circle and have the 3d object - the question is how do I dimension the...
I would insert the dimension while in Model space than drag to Block than go to paper space and drag that block to the paper space area.It will retain the dims...
Hi, Thanks - just tried that - can get it to work but for some reason the units - in this case mm are shown in front of the dim ie mm12.50 whereas dims drawn...
Well its seems turbocad does have some bugs but in anycase for your 5mm dim issue I would try zooming in on that item and use Insert - dimension- Diameter and...
I have used a number of previous versions of TC. In TC11.1 I find that the snaps work differently - in particular there is no 'radio button' effect. I.e I...
No, but I'm doing a Monolithic dome in TurboCad Pro V 11.1. If you generate a sphere, you could anchor the facets on the facets of the sphere. Steve ... ...
Hello Bill, When I needed to draw a bucky ball I cheated and used this freeware app: http://www.applied-synergetics.com/ashp/html/domes.html It outputs a DXF...
This is easily created in Blender (free - www.blender3d.com/ ) and exported as DXF. The learning curve is a bit steep, but worth the effort. I have an example...
Maybe I'm off-track here, but it sounds like drawing a 3D box as your rectangle then a 3D cylinder as your hole (long enough to "drill" through the box) and 3D...
Hi, I can draw the box, draw the cylinder and then subtract it - what I'm having problems with is then dimensioning the diameter of the hole. I've done a few...
What version & type ( Std or Pro) of TurboCAD are you using? Reason I ask is that earlier versions could not dimension directly to 3d circular edges. A...
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Hi - version 9 STD. Thanks for the workarounds - will give them a try and let you know Regards Steve. ... From: TurboCAD-File-Library@yahoogroups.com ...
Using V8.2pro revolve tool, set to solid mode, ACIS faceter mode=Quality, precision=10. I have drawn a simple triangle shaped cutter to revolve around a bolt...
Hello, I see you're using Pro Version. I hope this macro will help you. The VBA macros do not install as the default - so you may need to modify your setup by...
Thank you TY, I have looked over the thread creator macro you wrote and saved a copy of it from your website. Judging by the looks of things on your site, you...
I am looking for relistic door and window meshes to add to my very limited symbols library. I'm often taking 2d dxf floorplans and turning them into 3d client...
I have designed several 3D custom doors and windows for house plans , just curious what you mean by window meshes ? I have attched an rough sample. good day ...
I guess I still use the term "meshes" from my 3d animation days...refering to the "wire mesh models" used in animation software. I see that in the CAD world...
Of course there are many symbols on the internet you can buy ,I prefer to design my own. For free try: http://www.cadtoolsonline.com/free.htm I actually design...
I don't know if these will interest you or not but I have just started to create and supply 3D .tcw models in sets. Set A is now available and Set B is in the...
Hello Max: I hope you don't get inandated with requests for the symbols, but I could really put them to good use also. Thanks in advance. Bob Clemons...
Thanks BJ...I sure appreciate your help. I've made it through the current project, but would sure like to build up my library of 3D architectural symbols to...
Greetings All - (TurboCad v9.5pro) I have recently been asked to do blueprint take-offs of a rather large project for my company - a blessing or a curse, I'm...
I have TurboCAD 10.5 pro and wherever I put my mouse cursor and click the cursor ends up in the lower left corner of the screen. I've tried the program on a...
Hello Bruce, Are you familiar with layers Bruce - they can be a good way to show (say) electrical installations and pipe work separately. You could then...
