What are the best linewights to use in Autocad? I'm doinag an exam and they're all much too thick..?
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you can check your line and pen settings and how they are printed by going to :\nFile,  Plot (or Print depends which version you are using), and then the plot window appears. On the left (in my version (autocad 2005)) You can see "Plot Style table (pen assignments) there you can choose a pen assignemnt, Mostly you choose acad.ctb. You can change the setting by clicking on the pen next to it.  In the next window you can change to pen assigment per color. I usually use the next ( they correspond the the old fashion inkt pens) \ncolor 1 (red) = 0.18\ncolor 2 (yellow) = 0.25\ncolor 3 (green) = 0.35\ncolor 4         = 0.5\ncolor 5         = 0.7\ncolor 6         = 0.9\n\nI use color 8 and 9 for Hatching, = 0.15 these colors I print in the own color, the others as black. For a normal drwaing you use the first 4 mostly. You can save the pen assigments per drawing, or set it as a standard. You should also check when you are drawing you got the toolbar "Propoties" open, and the lineweight is "by layer" and nog something thicker.\ngood luck!
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Try downloading a free 45-day, fully functional,  trial copy of Delta Cad 2D software. If you like it (it takes only a few days to get the knack of using it) a licensed  copy is only $39.95.\n\nIt has almost NO bells and whistles, but it is very carefully designed. Once you start using it and begin to realize the logic behind the design it just gets better and better and easier and easier to use.\n\n I've been using a licensed copy of version 5.0 for several years and plan to upgrade to version 6.0 later this week. It works so well for me that I didn't even know an upgrade was available until I went to their website to get the URL to answer your question!
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Both require some learning.  But both can do pretty much everything you want.  I happen to prefer Mathematica, but it's soley becuase I used it extensively for 3 years, and only played around with MathCAD.\n\nTalk to some of your Profs, find out what they use.  That should influence your decision more than anything else.  :)
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AutoCad is the best, but it is very hard to use if you are beginners\nTry this free architectural software, DesignWorkshop Lite, it is easier and have 2D and 3D drawing options, works on win 98 or later win os, slower pc probably can use that too.\nhttp://www.artifice.com/free/dw_lite.html
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Here's the funny thing about AUTOCAD. Not many self respecting people that paid good money for the program, license, etc, would usually give it away for free on a file sharing tool like Limewire. \n\nProblem 2: It is huge. People who are downloading and uploading with programs like Limewire are going to really tie up the bandwidth by offering such a huge application.
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GRAPHIC DESIRING USERES , LIKE AUTO CAD POTOSHOP
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try this site, as they cover most Autocad packages (R14, 2000 etc), and its free  \nhttp://www.cadtutor.net/acad/index.html
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It depends on what you want. If you are looking for 3D design software for purchase, there are a lot, Autodesk Inventor, Unigraphics, CATIA, Pro/Engineer, Alibre design, to name a few. Check out a web site such as http://www.cadalyst.com/cadalyst/ or http://www.freebyte.com/cad/cad.htm#2D3DCADSystems.
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look in the help menu in autocad, it should give you everything you need.
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well Max  is a very good software and it has lot of tools to help u do ur architectural work.\n- starting from importing 2d DWG files then extruding these lines to get walls but don't forget to setup ur units first in both acad and max ( i won't tell every detail of course this would take pages and hours to tell so u have to do some search in the help files on your CD if u didn't already set it up on your hard drive)\n- you can open windows and doors using booleen \n- or you can draw from scratch in max using lines and rectangles ect. then extrude it OR draw elevations for every wall specially when it has windows and doors if not u can use boxes and cylnders for columns and maybe tubes for arcs walls.\n- my own very best way for closed walls is drawing a single line for the wall then insted of making an offset to give it thikness i'd extrude the height then apply Shell modifier to make the thikness.\n- so Think like u are using cad but with different tools use lot of  Help search and you'll find all that u need.\n- for materials and maping, as a start try to use materials from the library till u get to edit your own material. and for the texture size ( starting from max 7.5 ) you have an option in the material editor in the bitmap "use real world units" this will make the texture file u r using fit in the units you specify.say like a tile 50 x 50 ( and again make sure u and ur whole team you all use the same appropriate system units ) so u can exchange objects and scenes easily.\n- lights ? u can find lot of tutorials for lights and materials too on the net start searching at http://www.3dvalley.com or http://www.3dtotal.com\n- furniture !! buy models :o)\ngood luck
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AutoCAD Anybody?\n\nThis strategy by Apple addresses the "classic case" of inability to adopt Mac. The classic case is this: I can run every piece of software I need natively on Mac OS X, except for the one I need the most.\n\nFor many in the CAD world, this happens to be AutoCAD. Yet, for others it happens to be programs like SolidWorks, CATIA, Pro/E and others. Maybe a user wants to use Autodesk's 3D Studio Max. All of this is possible now at native -- and very attractive -- speeds.\n\nThis isn't the same thing as native solutions for OS X. And that is what Mac users ultimately want. But for now, this is Apple's latest big move in its efforts to win the hearts and wallets of folks frustrated with the Windows computing experience.
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one reason reason why certain archticets are step above the rest is because they have mastered the art of drawing..its really rare to find an architect who can draw and portray their work really well.\n\nObviously, most things are done on the computer now, so you need to have a really good understanding of autocad. \n\nAbove all, you need to be original and unique in your ideas- dont be scared to be different. The best design is one that blends well with the surrounding environnment, has a unique modern streak- but can still stand the test of time..not easy!
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You can download the free software from here:\n\nThere are a few freewares and sharewares:\n\nhttp://www.download.com/3D-Modeling-CAD/3150-6677_4-0.html
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AUTOCAD; it is the most easy and user friendly software which can be used pretty well for any type of engg. drawing. This is not a freeware but you may find the pirated versions if you search among your friends.
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I'm a good Autocad specialist! :) There is only 1 problem.....\nContact a recruitment company and ask them for persons that meet your requirements....
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This is freeware. Enjoy.\n\nhttp://www.sketchup.com/
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Try autodesk.com they will give you the sites.