stevsmith Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Hello. Is it possible to create a lisp routine that will take a 3d model, Flatshot it from 4 views, e.g plan, front, left and right. then open a new drawing and insert the blocks @ 0,0 on a 1st angle projection. I know that some of the guys in here like a challenge. I'm not lisp litterate. Thanks. Quote
Lee Mac Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Would probably have to be a VBA routine, as LISP would only work in the current drawing and the routine would stop when a new drawing is opened. Quote
David Bethel Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 I do similar things all of the time. But I use DXB plotting for isometrics and elevation. Plan views are on another page. And it is a very complex operation. -David Quote
rocheey Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 I do similar things all of the time. But I use DXB plotting for isometrics and elevation. Plan views are on another page. And it is a very complex operation. -David Im assuming you tried the SectionPlane/GenerateSectionGeometry call? Ive revived an old project where Im attempting to generate both hidden line elevations, and hatched/hidden line sections. I cant seem to find any singular tool that will be able to do much of what Im wanting Quote
David Bethel Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 rocheey, No, this is all done in AutoCAD R12 DOS on a Win98 Machine. This is a combination hidden line / continuous line of a gas piping schematic we do regularly. -David Quote
Lee Mac Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 No, this is all done in AutoCAD R12 DOS on a Win98 Machine. Ever thought of upgrading to newer versions David? Just curious Quote
David Bethel Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Lee, I have R13, R14 and 2000. They all vacuum compared to R12, IMO. I have tons of things that uses R12 plotting and it's setup and it takes forever to update these every time AutoDESK decides to update. R13 and A2K were very unstable. R13 was slow slow slow. R14 crashes a lot with unexpected errors in large lisp routines. And I still don't like Windows. -David Quote
stevsmith Posted January 15, 2009 Author Posted January 15, 2009 Would probably have to be a VBA routine, as LISP would only work in the current drawing and the routine would stop when a new drawing is opened. Cheers Lee I thought this would be the case. In that case would it be possible to have them grouped into the 3d drawing on the same plane? As follows: 3d model, Flatshot it from 4 views, e.g plan, front, left and right. Insert into model. I will then cut it and insert into a new drawing manually. Quote
stevsmith Posted January 15, 2009 Author Posted January 15, 2009 Lee, And I still don't like Windows. -David Oh my god! DOS Quote
Lee Mac Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Lee, I have R13, R14 and 2000. They all vacuum compared to R12, IMO. I have tons of things that uses R12 plotting and it's setup and it takes forever to update these every time AutoDESK decides to update. R13 and A2K were very unstable. R13 was slow slow slow. R14 crashes a lot with unexpected errors in large lisp routines. And I still don't like Windows. -David Some good points there. I must admit, I can't really comment - the earliest version of ACAD I've ever used is '04 being the younster I am.. But I know what you mean about not liking Windows - quite a few people hold the same opinion... I grew to like XP, but then I bought myseld a new laptop and could only get it on Vista.... and don't get me started on that.... Quote
Lee Mac Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Cheers LeeI thought this would be the case. In that case would it be possible to have them grouped into the 3d drawing on the same plane? As follows: 3d model, Flatshot it from 4 views, e.g plan, front, left and right. Insert into model. I will then cut it and insert into a new drawing manually. OK, I'm now going to show my ignorance: I have never worked in 3D and so do not have the foggiest of how to "flatshot" something.... I should imagine I could write the LISP if I knew how to flatshot... Quote
stevsmith Posted January 15, 2009 Author Posted January 15, 2009 OK, I'm now going to show my ignorance: I have never worked in 3D and so do not have the foggiest of how to "flatshot" something.... I should imagine I could write the LISP if I knew how to flatshot... Thats ok Lee. Thanks for at least taking a look. Quote
Lee Mac Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 I'm sure the likes of ASMI, CAB or David Bethel will be able to concoct something for ya Quote
David Bethel Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 http://www.augi.com/publications/hotnews.asp?page=1443 Manipulating the images would be a real chore. -David Quote
stevsmith Posted January 16, 2009 Author Posted January 16, 2009 http://www.augi.com/publications/hotnews.asp?page=1443 Manipulating the images would be a real chore. -David Wow David, Thanks for that link. It could come in very usefull. I'm pretty new to the 3D in Autocad. I think my problem is trying to find new shortcuts, to early during learning. Quote
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