Questions tagged [autocad]
Autodesk AutoCAD software
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adding libs ONCE for lifetime in autocad 2012
I am using Autocad 2012. I need to upload libs everytime when I open the Autocad. Is there any way how to avoid this and load libs file by-default when Autocad 2012 is opened?
Please let me know what ...
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Create extension till model plan and not till layout in Autocad
I am using Autocad 2012, there is model and layout.
I want to create extension till model plan only but not till layout plan.
Any idea how to do that?
Also any link where I can get drawhatch11.vlx ...
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A font like RomanS in appearance but with support for more characters (Autocad)? [closed]
In a Autocad 2010 installation, the standard font used is RomanS.
That font is so limited on characters, so when I use "text" command I cannot add "³" on text of cubic meters measures (a "?" is ...
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Reinstall AutoCAD
I set up Autodesk AutoCAD 2012 in D partition, but last week the partition was damaged and I formatted this partition. Now I want to reinstall AutoCAD, but the setup program tell me that "this ...
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Free AutoCad file converter for ubuntu [closed]
I am looking for a free file converter which can convert my AutoCad (any format) file into SVG format, I found and tried 'LX-Viewer' but I don't know it has lots of set up settings, which is confused.
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Acad 14 SOLIDS disappeared, DWG file doesn't open correctly
I made a drawing in Autocad 14 (Win XP) containing of mostly SOLID's. I saved and re-opened it multiple times without any problem. Before I last saved it I viewed my drawing using the SHADE functions. ...
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How can I install Autodesk programs on Windows Consumer Preview?
I've been using Autodesk's AutoCAD and other Autodesk programs on Windows 7 for quite some time. They're great programs, especially with them being free for education.
So naturally I wanted to use ...
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using hp 1050 c to print maps - Unicoe font FAIL
i am using hp 1050 c to print a map from autocad 2007 , i have mutlipule lines of arabic and persian text on the map. the text are just fine in the dwg file but when printing the map, texts get ...
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Is there a License Manager?
I work at an architectural firm, and our users use a lot of Adobe products or AutoCAD products.
We deploy most software through SCCM, and we have a finite amount of licenses to use.
We need to ...
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How do I restore my Master Boot Record?
I have installed Autocad 2011 trial on my system and then I found out that Autocad Changes the MBR. (see here)
Now I want to restore my MBR to before last time of installing autocad 2011 trial (in ...
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How to simplify a polyline in AutoCAD?
I have a polyline (lines only) which has about 500 points in it. I would like to reduce the number of points in it. How can I do it in AutoCAD? (or may be some other application)?
P.S. Polylines were ...
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Simple Computer Aided Design [closed]
I need to create a design mockup something very similar to this:
However, I don't have weeks to learn AutoCAD or 3dsmax or Sketchup (time consuming). Is there any easier solution? I've heard that ...
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Running XP programs in Windows 7
I am buying a new computer with Windows 7 Professional installed. I need to install XP on the virtual drive because I am running a program (AutoCAD) that I do not have the funds at this time to ...
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Is there a place you can download the install files for AutoCAD LT 2008 (or other old versions of software)
I recently lost my installation CD for AutoCAD LT 2008
I think i may be able to recover my license info, so now i'm wondering if there is somewhere you can download the installer from?
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How to extract license information from AutoCAD?
I currently have a licensed copy of AutoCAD LT 2008 on my machine, but in a recent clearout the product CD (with the serial number on it) was thrown out.
What is the best way to recover this serial?
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What's the difference between AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT?
Want to play with AutoCAD for personal use. Which edition is suggested?
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Professional graphics cards a "must" for rendering static environments?
I'm not sure if the title is clear but with more words what I want to say is:
I'm building a PC for a decorator who's main work is to render photorealistic images of house interiors. For that she uses ...
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Open source AutoCAD alternative for Linux? [closed]
Is there any good open source AutoCAD alternative that is used by (semi)-professionals or is AutoCAD the standard?
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Convert dwg file into a high resolution bitmap
I'm trying to convert an autocad drawing into a bitmap, that has better resolution than a simple screen capture.
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How to use program like Autocad of 32 bit work on computer having OS Windows 7 of 64 bit?
I purchased Dell note book and it came with Windows 7, 64 bit.
Now when I try to install AUTOCAD 2008 version, which is in 32 bit, I am unable to run the software. I get message that you can't run ...
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What's a good, lightweight DWG viewer for Windows? [closed]
I'm looking for a light-weight AutoCAD DWG viewer. I don't want to install the 180MB TrueView just to open a DWG file every once in a long while...
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