Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] More on CAD

Speaking of printing to scale!

I can't seem to figure out how to set Vector Cad to scale. I can
print 1:1 which works or to drawing scale which works. What i can't
do is set drawing scale to a precise value for say a 2:1 drawing. I
have looked at the help files and used a text search on the manual
with out really gaining any insight.


Anyone able to give me a reference or set of commands to scale
say to 2:1 .


I have drawn two real world pieced in 2-d format and made one of
them so far.

I haven't got very far trying to wire frame or 3-d yet either...


Garry

> I'll agree with you Mark
>
> Quick CAD does EXACTLY that. Plus the program is relatively cheap, is EASY
> to learn and the drawings can be saved in numerous formats...including
> autocad14...for ease of transport between programs. I've got Microgafix and
> don't like it. QC is much easer ti use.
>
>
> Another point to mention would be that when the drawing is printed it is
> printed to scale ACCURATELY. This means provides an excellent means to
> check your work (machining) directly from the drawing as an aid in
> preventing mixtakes. (error at left intended)
>
> For me, the biggest advantages (for any CAD package) are the time saved when
> needing to revise drawings in the future and the ability to easily check
> parts for rotational function (yes...you can do this on a 2D drafting
> package) and possible interferences . Another advantage is the ease and low
> cost of sending drawings to others...email instead of USPS or UPS
> Were it not for these and other advantages, I'd stick with a drawing board
> and drafting tools. An expert can be pretty fast with "old fashioned"
> tools.
>
> Smoke.
>
> >My point is, that for a 2D drawing program, it's SOOOOO much
> >faster to use an inherently intuitive program that lets me draw line
> >segments, arc segments, snapped to each other, to a grid, or whatever,
> >without having to go through the terribly NON-intuitive acad
> >conventions.
>
> go with the program that lets you draw the item
> >quickly.
>
> >
> >I'm also a strong supporter of *real* draftspersons (I'm not one), who
> >can do those house blueprints, technical illustrations, production
> >drawings etc. They're by and large wizards, by my standards, and
> >are generally underappreciated.
> >
> >But I'll take the application that lets me draw a 2D object comprising
> >line and arc segments and have it running my mill a few minutes after
> >undoing the shrink wrap on the package, rather than spend weeks or
> >months
> >learning drafting so that I can fight my way through acad. Different
> >problem, different solution. Just my $0.013 (2 cents Canadian) /mark
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