Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: TurboCAM ? Autosketch....?

As I recall, V6 did not allow "default snaps". Without any defaults, you could look like an octopus swinging around on the keyboard turning things on and off. My V6 is sitting on the shelf. Next
stop the trash bin. You know you can't transfer any ownership of autodesks stuff.

I do most of my drawing by slinging out offsets to the point I want and fitting whatever necessary. That way I do not have to think much when I draw. I sure like having "math" in the entry boxes !

Take a look at http://sensiva.com/ for info on Sensiva. It is kind of like a Macro program that I use to call up tools or even views without ever going to the toolbar. I would caution you that only
certain Sensiva versions are good ones... some of them were real buggy. Contact me offlist and I will set you up if you really want to get your cad program to draw faster ! On top of that, You can
use it to automate just about any other windows program.

Chris L

RC wrote:

> Chris... I too have A-Sketch 7, but still prefer 6, and it does show where
> the snap points are you just need to make sure that the option is engaged,
> and I use the keyboard to select the which snap point I want, I also use
> (relative) rather than (absolute), very fast way for drawing. Another
> feature I like, for example, drawing a line, just "sketch" it and then plug
> in the values for length, degree.. ect..
>
> Not sure what Sinsiva plug in is, but if helps, I would like to try it...
>
> RC
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Chris L <datac@...>
> To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 8:53 PM
> Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: TurboCAM ? Autosketch....?
>
> > I settled in much better with Version 7 of sketch thanks the the "auto
> snap points" V6 did not have.
> >
> > I spent some time at the shop with AutoCadLt and had no use for its
> methods. That's because I spent much more time in Ashlars old "drawing
> Board" version simply because it was hands down faster and
> > more intuative to use than A-CadLt. To this day I would love to buy a
> newer version of Ashlar Vellum becuase It probably still outdoes the rest.
> >
> > Back then however, I needed a database in my Cad program, ( which "Drawing
> Board" did not have) I did a little searching. At the time, TurboCad was on
> the edge of going belly up and I really did
> > not like drawing with the free version. Then a proffessor at a college
> gave me a full copy of version 4 and I *really* concluded I did not like it.
> >
> > I looked at lots of stuff. I did not really need anything 3d. Then I found
> AutoSketch V6, right before V7 came out. I liked it except for a few
> trinkets that I became so used to from the Ashlar
> > Product (like autosnaps - still looking foraward to autoOrtho). Then V7
> came out WITH them (a-snaps) and I was hooked. It really is quite incredible
> for the money.
> >
> > That is probably why Autodesk seems to leave it simmer instead of
> improving it. They released V8 by putting it in a fancy new box, Eliminating
> the Manuals, and *Raising the Price* without addressing
> > any of the real improvements that people were suggesting in the Sketch
> Newsgroup.
> > It pretty much ticked me off..... But, I will admit, too many
> improvements, and LT would be no longer used or the price of Sketch would
> sky rocket.
> >
> > I am still using Sketch coupled to Sensiva ( a right mouse slide macro
> software) which makes it darn near unbeatable. I was able to modify some of
> my floorplan drawings in front of the fellows who
> > were putting in our phone system. They both are long time A-CadLt users.
> They just stood in amazement as they could not believe how much faster I
> could get things done compared to what they are used
> > to with Lt. Of course most of the credit here goes to Sensiva, which will
> work for anything from running a CNC Controller to writing letters to
> grandma. Anyone needing a Sensiva Plugin for Sketch,
> > give a shout. ( I use the older more stable and also free version of
> Sensiva v2.01)
> >
> > So, I have been curious about TurboCad lately. I suppose I should just buy
> the $99 version and see how it is. I imagine it has come a long way since
> they reorganized.
> >
> > Has anyone switched from A-Sketch to TurboCad ?? Comments ??
> Recommendations ??
> >
> > I have a hunch AutoSketch is "stalled" and won't be going much
> farther......
> >
> > Chris L
> >
> > RC wrote:
> >
> > > I agree that would be very nice, since in my opinion, Autosketch version
> 6,
> > > in better than the more expensive Autocad programs! I have been using
> > > Autosketch since it has started, and just think it's the greatest 2d cad
> > > program...... does anyone else experience this cad program, and what do
> you
> > > think of it?
> > >
> >
> >
> > Addresses:
> > FAQ: http://www.ktmarketing.com/faq.html
> > FILES: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO/files/
> >
> > OFF Topic POSTS: General Machining
> > If you wish to post on unlimited OT subjects goto:
> aol://5863:126/rec.crafts.metalworking or go thru Google.com to reach it if
> you have trouble.
> > http://www.metalworking.com/news_servers.html
> >
> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jobshophomeshop I consider this as a
> sister site to the CCED group, as many of the same members are there, for OT
> subjects, that are not allowed on the CCED list.
> >
> >
> >
> > Post messages: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> > Subscribe: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
> > Unsubscribe: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
> > List owner: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO-owner@yahoogroups.com, wanliker@...
> > Moderator: jmelson@... timg@... [Moderator]
> > URL to this group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO
> > bill,
> > List Mom
> > List Owner
> >
> >
> >
> > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
> >
> >
>
> Addresses:
> FAQ: http://www.ktmarketing.com/faq.html
> FILES: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO/files/
>
> OFF Topic POSTS: General Machining
> If you wish to post on unlimited OT subjects goto: aol://5863:126/rec.crafts.metalworking or go thru Google.com to reach it if you have trouble.
> http://www.metalworking.com/news_servers.html
>
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jobshophomeshop I consider this as a sister site to the CCED group, as many of the same members are there, for OT subjects, that are not allowed on the CCED list.
>
> Post messages: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> Subscribe: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
> Unsubscribe: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
> List owner: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO-owner@yahoogroups.com, wanliker@...
> Moderator: jmelson@... timg@... [Moderator]
> URL to this group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO
> bill,
> List Mom
> List Owner
>
>
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/