![]() ![]() I guess what I am saying is it would be nice for the command line to default to expect a dimensional input so when you move away from the origin of whatever you have started it sets the distance. Select what you want to copy > select copy > specify origin > move in a direction > enter dimension to move (which enters it in the command line) > drop it. I cant use the grid because lots of the blocks I use are downloaded templates and they aren't scaled to a grid and changing all of them negates the purpose of saving time and downloading them in the first place.Īnother example of the dimensional input is when you want to copy something you can: See attached example of a typical drawing I produce for a system schematic If I had Ortho_Snap on then yes it would be orthogonal but I sometimes turn it off when creating blocks. I could start a line and enter a line length then drop it. I just liked the way the other programs handled that type of drawing that's all The example 5 units would be always used in increments like 5, 25, 40 etc.? Direction would always be orthogonally? LI > click to start line origin > spacebar > x-reference, y-reference” > click to drop line endĪlso, I try and select from the Snap menu "Restrict Orthogonally" but it always turns off at the start of each line or copy so you always have to navigate back to turn in back on at the left after you make your first selection. I would like to hear how others draw because I’m finding the below method time consuming and would like to change it so I can be more efficient. I have ortho/polar snap on normally so it’s very easy in those programs to:Ĭlick line origin > Press 5, for example, for a line length of 5units > place the line end.īecause I have Polar snap on it is then really easy just to dump down a load of construction lines for spacing etc and pipework routes then delete or trim what I don't want after ![]() I normally draw lines at a specified length in auto cad or draftsight. I use a 3D mouse to map macros normally but sue to the whole COVID-19 thing I am stuck at home and will soon be writing some macros to speed up my detailing process with AutoHotKey. I mainly use a 2D package to detail hydraulic and pneumatic system schematics. I cut my teeth with AutoCad and Draftsight so was previously used to the way they work with the command lines. The use of DraftSight helped a customer that makes products for the architectural industry by providing a solution for their staff to quickly and easily read and edit files provided to them by architects and suppliers, while designing their products to fit in SOLIDWORKS 3D.I am new to the QCAD world so apologies for the ignorance if there is an easier method I am missing.One of our customers used DraftSight to directly prepare DXF files for their laser cutter, seamlessly supplementing their SOLIDWORKS-based design process.A team of 10 was able to share 2 network licenses, saving significant money compared to the subscription-based named user licensing offered by another vendor. We helped a customer that manages legacy drawings in DWG format by providing a network license, which allowed their staff to use the software as needed while keeping their software costs down.We have been diving in with engineers like you to help solve business and design challenges for over 20 years. At Hawk Ridge, we’re driven by the need to provide best-in-class service and support to our customers. ![]()
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