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*** AEC CAD Newsletter - 2001.11.14 issue ***
News, tips & tricks for AutoCAD users in the AEC fields.
Sponsored by Custom CAD Solutions
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- What's new at CCS
- Tips & tricks
- Q & A
- Products
- About CCS
- Unsubscribe
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-*-*-*- Seeking Programmers -*-*-*-
At Custom CAD Solutions, we are looking for programmers who have
written software for their own use that would be of value to others.
We have the structure in place to expose your programs to many people,
and enable them to purchase them online. If you would like to hear more
details about this new project, send your inquiry to
info@customcadsolutions.com.
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-*-*-*- New Service: Inexpensive Base Maps! -*-*-*-
Do you or your clients ever need a topographic base map but don't
require the high level of precision of a field survey? Perhaps you are
performing site analysis, watershed delineation or conceptual design
and do not have the time or budget required for a survey. Check out
our new custom base map creation service at www.customcadsolutions.com.
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-*-*-*- "Old" Service: Inexpensive drafting! -*-*-*-
Just a friendly reminder that Custom CAD Solutions still provides
custom drafting as one of our many services. With a broad background
in all aspects of surveying and civil engineering, we have the ability
to act as your company's 'drafting department'. Contact us today to
discuss your specific requirements.
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-*-*-*- Tips & Tricks -*-*-*-
Two tips for the price of one this issue!
- When hatching by the 'pick point' method in a large drawing,
performance may be less than acceptable. To help speed things along,
zoom in as close as possible so boundary desired fills the screen.
Also turn off all unnecessary layers and XREFs. The 'pick point'
method works by ray-tracing, which is basically analyzing all visible
entities. The fewer visible entities, the better your system's
performance.
- Have you ever wanted to WBLOCK an *entire* drawing out? - including
modelspace *and* paperspace entities? It's easy! When AutoCAD asks
for block name, respond with an asterisk ('*').
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-*-*-*- Q & A -*-*-*-
Q: How do I know what object's elevation is being returned by an
'apparent intersection' OSNAP?
A: Like most things, it's easy once you know! When using the 'app'
OSNAP, use it in the 'extended' form for maximum control. By
'extended', I mean select one object then the other (as with
extended intersection), rather than snapping to the point with the
magnet feature. When you use the extended apparent intersection
(also abbreviated 'app'), the Z-value returned will be that of the
*first* entity selected.
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-*-*-*- Products -*-*-*-
- TOPOMATIC creates 2D and 3D linework, inserts symbols and creates
text labels automatically from an ASCII field file. Use your
existing codes, your layers and your symbols. Record multiple
codes for each shot. Works with *any* data collector. Easy to
learn and implement.
http://www.customcadsolutions.com/Topomatic.htm
- LEGALWRITER creates a legal description from your existing AutoCAD
geometry with a few clicks. Customizable to your company's
standards. Find out why LegalWriter is so popular.
http://www.customcadsolutions.com/LegalWriter.htm
- BOUNDARY CHECK determines closing line and ratio of closure from
entered courses. Mistakes are a lot cheaper to fix if YOU catch
them!
http://www.customcadsolutions.com/BoundaryCheck.htm
- Visit our site to see the rest of our current products.
http://www.customcadsolutions.com
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-*-*-*- About Custom CAD Solutions -*-*-*-
Custom CAD Solutions is a developer of software to extend AutoCAD's
capabilities and make your job easier. We also create custom programs
to fit your company's needs. Contact info@customcadsolutions.com to
discuss your project.
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