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Convert AutoCAD drawing to look like hand-drawn sketch ?

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Eunoia Eigensinn

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Dec 22, 2004, 11:28:34 PM12/22/04
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Is there an AutoCAD command which will convert a 2D line drawing so
that it will look like a squiggly-line hand-drawn sketch ?

I seem to have vague memories of seeing a magazine advt. which
mentioned this capability. Whether it was AutoCAD or some other
program, I don't recall.

CW

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Dec 22, 2004, 11:41:29 PM12/22/04
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Nothing built in but there are a few add ons around. Do a Google search on
Squiggle.

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Cadalot

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Dec 23, 2004, 1:20:34 AM12/23/04
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Check out my website on the AutoCAD \ Download Page for a Lisp routine
that will do this for you called FREEHAND.lsp

This lisp routine modifies lines and polylines to appear as if drawn
freehand.

Two things occur:

1. Corners are given slight overlap.

2. Lines are given slight "wiggle" to them.

User can specify degree of both overlap & wiggle [1 small - 5 large,
0-none]

Accomplished by first lengthening each line, then replacing line

with LWPOLYLINE(R14) or POLYLINE(<R14) and adding slightly offset
vertices.

Ensure that you only FREEHAND a Copy of your elevation, once run there
is no way back ! Keep your original drawing safe.

On 22 Dec 2004 20:28:34 -0800, "Eunoia Eigensinn"

Cadalot

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Dec 23, 2004, 1:21:38 AM12/23/04
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Opps forgot the website URL http://www.cadalot.co.uk


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Marc Clamage

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Dec 23, 2004, 3:43:39 PM12/23/04
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If you have ADT, it comes with "Napkin Sketch."

Marc

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Eunoia Eigensinn

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Dec 23, 2004, 10:03:50 PM12/23/04
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Thanks Alan.
Your LISP routine sounds exactly like what I was seeking.

Cadalot wrote:
> Check out my website on the AutoCAD \ Download Page for a Lisp
routine
> that will do this for you called FREEHAND.lsp
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cadbot

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Dec 24, 2004, 3:51:59 PM12/24/04
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The software is called SkechUp http://sketchup.com
You can download a demo an import dwg
The CAD block Exchange Network
http://cben.net

Marc Clamage

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Dec 25, 2004, 10:20:52 PM12/25/04
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Sketchup is a great program. but "Napkin Sketch" is a utility that comes
with Architectural Desktop 2004 that adds "jitter" to you lines to make them
look hand drawn.

Marc

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Ranger

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Dec 28, 2004, 10:37:10 AM12/28/04
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So does sketchup, and it will draw thick profile lines round bocks, also
can add shadows for anywhere in the world.

Ranger.

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