TECH-DBUG Digest Tuesday, May 15 V2012 #068 (corrected)
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In this issue: (index CORRECTED to show last message)
DBUG> DC 12 dongle
DBUG> o2c on IPad
DBUG> Datacad to DWG & ctb file
DBUG> Datacad to DWG & ctb file
DBUG> o2c on IPad
DBUG> o2c on IPad
DBUG> CURVED arrows
DBUG> O2c on IPad
DBUG> Wish
DBUG> o2c on IPad
DBUG> o2c on IPad
DBUG> CURVED arrows
DBUG> CURVED arrows
DBUG> CURVED arrows
DBUG> CURVED arrows
DBUG> CURVED arrows
DBUG> CURVED arrows
DBUG> DataCAD mentioned in AIA forum -Inexpensive CAD Alternatives
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Date: May 13, 2012 3:35:54 PM EDT
From: RJL Home <rjle...@optonline.net>
Subject: DBUG> DC 12 dongle
I'm looking for a DC 12 USB dongle that was accidently destroyed in
the mail…any help would be appreciated.
Many thanks,
Bob Lemmen
Robert J. Lemmen
Architect
rjle...@optonline.net
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From: "Nick Pyner" <npy...@tig.com.au>
Date: May 13, 2012 8:55:27 PM EDT
Subject: O2c on IPad
My colleague Grett Kett was over for drinks on Friday, with his new
IPad.
He demonstrated an o2c movie. This was done by simply making a direct
movie off the desktop screen of his o2c model. All the movements are,
of course done with mouse on the desktop. This amounts to showing
only
what you want to show, i.e. censorship. The great thing about the
IPad
is that you can stop, rewind and enlarge the view. It is so simple,
yet so effective. He has done similar work with his iPhone, but this
is spectacular by comparison.
I imagine there are more sophisitcated ways of getting movie into
iPad, but this works just fine.
And so convenient.......
Nick Pyner
Dee Why NSW
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Date: May 11, 2012 5:52:07 PM EDT
From: Chris Kryzanek <ch...@nealhuston.com>
Subject: DBUG> Datacad to DWG & ctb file
Our office is interviewing for a project that has the following A/E
submission requirements:
"Electronic format CADD drawings shall have all x-references bound
into drawings. Provide both full size and half-size pen tables (plot
style table .ctb file). Include hard copy printout with layers and
colors and pen definitions and embed a copy into each sheet on a
hidden layer"
Obviously, Datacad can export DWG files just fine. However, I'm not
sure a Datacad pentable file (dpf file) could be edited to work as a
ctb file? Anyone else have to deal with a requirement like this?
Chris
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Architects Inc.
520 SW Powerhouse Dr., Suite 621
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www.nealhuston.com
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2012 15:00:47 +1000
From: "Nick Pyner" <npy...@tig.com.au>
Subject: RE: DBUG> Datacad to DWG & ctb file
It looks like they want a little table on each page saying "this
colour prints this width at this scale". You can probably do that OK
by maiing a symbol. Including the colour also gets round any colour
translation problems.
Nick Pyner
Dee Why NSW
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Our office is interviewing for a project that has the following A/E
submission requirements:
"Electronic format CADD drawings shall have all x-references bound
into drawings. Provide both full size and half-size pen tables (plot
style table .ctb file). Include hard copy printout with layers and
colors and pen definitions and embed a copy into each sheet on a
hidden layer"
Obviously, Datacad can export DWG files just fine. However, I'm not
sure a Datacad pentable file (dpf file) could be edited to work as a
ctb file? Anyone else have to deal with a requirement like this?
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From: David Sargert <sdes...@aol.com>
Date: May 14, 2012 1:42:29 AM EDT
Subject: Re: DBUG> O2c on IPad
I would be very interested to learn more about how he made the movie !
David sargert
Sent from my iPad
On May 13, 2012, at 7:55 PM, "NP" wrote:
My colleague Grett Kett was over for drinks on Friday, with his new
IPad. He demonstrated an o2c movie. This was done by simply making a
direct movie off the desktop screen of his o2c model. All the
movements are, of course done with mouse on the desktop. This amounts
to showing only what you want to show, i.e. censorship. The great
thing about the IPad is that you can stop, rewind and enlarge the
view. It is so simple, yet so effective. He has done similar work
with
his iPhone, but this is spectacular by comparison.
I imagine there are more sophisitcated ways of getting movie into
iPad, but this works just fine.
And so convenient.......
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From: "Nick Pyner" <npy...@tig.com.au>
Date: May 14, 2012 2:48:14 AM EDT
Subject: RE: DBUG> O2c on IPad
I understand it was just a matter of point and shoot! I don't think it
requyired a special "app".
Nick Pyner
Dee Why NSW
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I would be very interested to learn more about how he made the movie !
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2012 08:06:40 -0400
From: Albert Jackman <abjde...@gmail.com>
Subject: DBUG> CURVED arrows
I use V12
Curved arrows are never a problem - I use 3 point curve and then use
the arrow command in the text menu. I can run arrows everywhere.
SIMPLE
SKIPP
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From: <SDES...@aol.com>
Date: Mon, May 14, 2012 at 9:40 AM
Subject: Re: DBUG> O2c on IPad
Oh, yes of course the Ipad 2 does indeed have that feature. Thanks !
_______________________________________________________________________
David K. Sargert, LEED AP
Design-Development Director
SAFFRON Group International
Houston, TX
505-573-9518 - Cell
SaffronGroupInternational.com
>>>>>>I understand it was just a matter of point and shoot! I don't
think it required a special "app".<<<<
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From: David Ramey <DRa...@oldvirginialoghomes.com>
Date: Mon, May 14, 2012 at 9:45 AM
Subject: RE: DBUG> Wish
You have sent me some before and thanks. I have to agree about going
overboard with either method. I have been thinking about going back to
straight leaders. I don’t use Architectural lettering either because,
at the time, it just made the drawings come out of the plotter slower,
and my logic was architectural lettering was no longer necessary since
that was done to gain speed when working by hand. With the equipment
we have now, that seems unnecessary. Lately I’m beginning to think
arrows at all are unnecessary many times when people use them. Less is
more?
One wish that I have had since I first started using DataCAD was a
dashed linetype that has the same starting and stopping point in a
curve without going funky. The only one I can get to hang to an arc is
the old “Dashed” but it starts out of center. Sometimes you can play
with the spacing to get it sort of right.
At the present I don’t care if CD’s are a work of art. I just want
them to be as easy as possible to read. So line weight are still
highly important to me. Making everything pretty is probably not as
important as having a simple drawing that a contractor might have some
chance of actually reading. Most just turn to where it says floor
plan(s) and ignore the rest.
Side Note: There is something up with either my settings or Google
Groups or something odd as not only my text gets mangled, it seems
like others having the same issue unless I post from my Android phone.
Something Funny and true: One time a guy come inside and asked me how
I did these drawings. “What do you do punch in a code or something.” I
said no it’s just a bunch of lines.
Regards,
David Ramey
Chief Draftsman
Old Virginia Log Homes
http://www.handhewnloghomes.com/
http://www.facebook.com/oldvaloghomes/
>>>>>>>>I have work samples posted on my Flickr site. There you can
see Curved Leaders in action. Where I work now requires straight
leaders. Meh. That's anything but architectural. I'm a Curved Leader
guy. But I did learn (the hard way some 35 years ago) to not go
overboard with curved leaders! ;)
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From: Nick Pyner <npy...@tig.com.au>
Date: Mon, May 14, 2012 at 11:27 AM
Subject: RE: DBUG> O2c on IPad
OK, was not aware the iPad Mk1 did not have this.
Nick Pyner
Dee Why NSW
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Oh, yes of course the Ipad 2 does indeed have that feature. Thanks !
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From: Robert Scott <scottreside...@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, May 14, 2012 at 1:32 PM
Subject: Re: DBUG> O2c on IPad
A little off topic. You might want to check out 3Dvia for the Ipad.
I've downloaded and played around a bit with a model or two and it
does show some potential:
http://www.3dvia.com/
Robert Scott
> OK, was not aware the iPad Mk1 did not have this.
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2012 20:05:03 -0700 (PDT)
From: James Horecka <jhor...@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: DBUG> CURVED arrows
The Curved Leader Arrow tool in DH Text is even better. One step.
I have a Kustom Keyboard Shortcut for the tool. Exampe steps:
Alt-Q, L-Clk, L-Clk, L-Clk; R-Clk to finish.
Poof! There's a purdy curved-leader with an arrow on the end. Done.
Serpentine curves just as easy: Add another L-Clk to do another swoop.
For amusement, see lo-res screen capture of a drawing sample here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/18794861@N00/2608677655/sizes/o/in/photostream
James Horecka, AIA
Architect
>Curved arrows are never a problem - I use 3 point curve and then use
>the arrow command in the text menu. I can run arrows everywhere. SIMPLE
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From: James Horecka <jhor...@verizon.net>
Date: Mon, May 14, 2012 at 11:05 PM
Subject: Re: DBUG> CURVED arrows
The Curved Leader Arrow tool in DH Text is even better. One step.
I have a Kustom Keyboard Shortcut for the tool. Exampe steps:
Alt-Q, L-Clk, L-Clk, L-Clk; R-Clk to finish.
Poof! There's a purdy curved-leader with an arrow on the end. Done.
Serpentine curves just as easy: Add another L-Clk to do another swoop.
For amusement, see lo-res screen capture of a drawing sample here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/18794861@N00/2608677655/sizes/o/in/photostream/
James Horecka, AIA
Architect
>>>>>>>>
Curved arrows are never a problem - I use 3 point curve and then use
the arrow command in the text menu. I can run arrows everywhere.
SIMPLE
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From: Neil Blanchard <neil.bl...@verizon.net>
Date: Tue, May 15, 2012 at 6:40 AM
Subject: Re: DBUG> CURVED arrows
Greetings,
Is anybody using the curved Smart Arrows? These have the big
advantage of being able to be moved or stretched without distorting
the arrow.
Sincerely, Neil
http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/
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From: James Goodman, AIA <jimgo...@jgaia.com>
Date: Tue, May 15, 2012 at 9:53 AM
Subject: RE: DBUG> CURVED arrows
We, like James h, used to use the dHText curved leader tool, complete
with keyboard macro, but switched over to Smart Arrows. We find that
setting the position of the head first and using the tangent option
give very fast and controllable arrows. The editing function is very
good as well.
If I am not mistaken, that feature was added in V14 and would be worth
the price of the upgrade on its own.
Jim Goodman
>>>>>Is anybody using the curved Smart Arrows? These have the big
advantage of being able to be moved or stretched without distorting
the arrow.<<<<<
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From: Roger Donaldson AIA <Roger.D...@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, May 15, 2012 at 9:06 AM
Subject: Re: DBUG> CURVED arrows
working it into my habit.
Have a custom command alias that starts the process at the mouse
location, 3 pt arc, changes to correct color, head color each time.
[a]
comment=smart arrow
alias=^1054#^1051#^;^S7^S7^F6^S0^S6^S2^S3^F0^$^F2^
>>>>>Is anybody using the curved Smart Arrows? These have the big
advantage of being able to be moved or stretched without distorting
the arrow.<<<<<
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Roger Donaldson, AIA, CSI, CDT, LEED AP NCARB
Roger L. Donaldson, AIA P.L.C.
(517) 694-0011
Roge...@comcast.net
BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE
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From: Paul Nida <prn...@verizon.net>
Date: Tue, May 15, 2012 at 10:10 AM
Subject: Re: DBUG> CURVED arrows
I use the smart arrows I just don't usually use curved leaders. In my
personal opinion, anyone not using the smart arrows is making a
mistake. But to each his own.
> Is anybody using the curved Smart Arrows? These have the big
advantage of being able to be moved or stretched without distorting
the arrow.
>
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Date: Tue, 15 May 2012 11:28:00 -0500
From: "Debbie at Sun Plans" <deb...@sunplans.com>
Subject: DBUG> DataCAD mentioned in AIA forum -Inexpensive CAD
Alternatives
Seen in the AIA knowledge forums just in case anyone wants to add a
post about DataCAD in:
1) "Inexpensive CAD Alternatives" where DataCAD LT has already been
mentioned:
http://network.aia.org/AIA/Discussions/ViewThread/?GroupId=187&MID=8118
2) Also there is a thread going on about "Partner or Parasite: how do
you feel about your software?"
http://network.aia.org/AIA/Discussions/ViewThread/?GroupId=163&MessageKey=3dff3eb4-6c2d-4a82-9bfd-f2f0f2e032fe
Sun Plans Inc.
Debbie Coleman, Architect, AIA, LEED Green Assoc.
deb...@sunplans.com
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In this issue: (index CORRECTED to show last message)
DBUG> DC 12 dongle
DBUG> o2c on IPad
DBUG> Datacad to DWG & ctb file
DBUG> Datacad to DWG & ctb file
DBUG> o2c on IPad
DBUG> o2c on IPad
DBUG> CURVED arrows
DBUG> O2c on IPad
DBUG> Wish
DBUG> o2c on IPad
DBUG> o2c on IPad
DBUG> CURVED arrows
DBUG> CURVED arrows
DBUG> CURVED arrows
DBUG> CURVED arrows
DBUG> CURVED arrows
DBUG> CURVED arrows
DBUG> DataCAD mentioned in AIA forum -Inexpensive CAD Alternatives
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Date: May 13, 2012 3:35:54 PM EDT
From: RJL Home <rjle...@optonline.net>
Subject: DBUG> DC 12 dongle
I'm looking for a DC 12 USB dongle that was accidently destroyed in
the mail…any help would be appreciated.
Many thanks,
Bob Lemmen
Robert J. Lemmen
Architect
rjle...@optonline.net
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From: "Nick Pyner" <npy...@tig.com.au>
Date: May 13, 2012 8:55:27 PM EDT
Subject: O2c on IPad
My colleague Grett Kett was over for drinks on Friday, with his new
IPad.
He demonstrated an o2c movie. This was done by simply making a direct
movie off the desktop screen of his o2c model. All the movements are,
of course done with mouse on the desktop. This amounts to showing
only
what you want to show, i.e. censorship. The great thing about the
IPad
is that you can stop, rewind and enlarge the view. It is so simple,
yet so effective. He has done similar work with his iPhone, but this
is spectacular by comparison.
I imagine there are more sophisitcated ways of getting movie into
iPad, but this works just fine.
And so convenient.......
Nick Pyner
Dee Why NSW
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Date: May 11, 2012 5:52:07 PM EDT
From: Chris Kryzanek <ch...@nealhuston.com>
Subject: DBUG> Datacad to DWG & ctb file
Our office is interviewing for a project that has the following A/E
submission requirements:
"Electronic format CADD drawings shall have all x-references bound
into drawings. Provide both full size and half-size pen tables (plot
style table .ctb file). Include hard copy printout with layers and
colors and pen definitions and embed a copy into each sheet on a
hidden layer"
Obviously, Datacad can export DWG files just fine. However, I'm not
sure a Datacad pentable file (dpf file) could be edited to work as a
ctb file? Anyone else have to deal with a requirement like this?
Chris
- --
Chris Kryzanek
Architect
LEEDâ„¢ AP
ch...@nealhuston.com
Neal Huston & Associates
Architects Inc.
520 SW Powerhouse Dr., Suite 621
Bend, OR 97702
www.nealhuston.com
541.389.0991
FAX 389.1344
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2012 15:00:47 +1000
From: "Nick Pyner" <npy...@tig.com.au>
Subject: RE: DBUG> Datacad to DWG & ctb file
It looks like they want a little table on each page saying "this
colour prints this width at this scale". You can probably do that OK
by maiing a symbol. Including the colour also gets round any colour
translation problems.
Nick Pyner
Dee Why NSW
- ----
Our office is interviewing for a project that has the following A/E
submission requirements:
"Electronic format CADD drawings shall have all x-references bound
into drawings. Provide both full size and half-size pen tables (plot
style table .ctb file). Include hard copy printout with layers and
colors and pen definitions and embed a copy into each sheet on a
hidden layer"
Obviously, Datacad can export DWG files just fine. However, I'm not
sure a Datacad pentable file (dpf file) could be edited to work as a
ctb file? Anyone else have to deal with a requirement like this?
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From: David Sargert <sdes...@aol.com>
Date: May 14, 2012 1:42:29 AM EDT
Subject: Re: DBUG> O2c on IPad
I would be very interested to learn more about how he made the movie !
David sargert
Sent from my iPad
On May 13, 2012, at 7:55 PM, "NP" wrote:
My colleague Grett Kett was over for drinks on Friday, with his new
IPad. He demonstrated an o2c movie. This was done by simply making a
direct movie off the desktop screen of his o2c model. All the
movements are, of course done with mouse on the desktop. This amounts
to showing only what you want to show, i.e. censorship. The great
thing about the IPad is that you can stop, rewind and enlarge the
view. It is so simple, yet so effective. He has done similar work
with
his iPhone, but this is spectacular by comparison.
I imagine there are more sophisitcated ways of getting movie into
iPad, but this works just fine.
And so convenient.......
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From: "Nick Pyner" <npy...@tig.com.au>
Date: May 14, 2012 2:48:14 AM EDT
Subject: RE: DBUG> O2c on IPad
I understand it was just a matter of point and shoot! I don't think it
requyired a special "app".
Nick Pyner
Dee Why NSW
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I would be very interested to learn more about how he made the movie !
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2012 08:06:40 -0400
From: Albert Jackman <abjde...@gmail.com>
Subject: DBUG> CURVED arrows
I use V12
Curved arrows are never a problem - I use 3 point curve and then use
the arrow command in the text menu. I can run arrows everywhere.
SIMPLE
SKIPP
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From: <SDES...@aol.com>
Date: Mon, May 14, 2012 at 9:40 AM
Subject: Re: DBUG> O2c on IPad
Oh, yes of course the Ipad 2 does indeed have that feature. Thanks !
_______________________________________________________________________
David K. Sargert, LEED AP
Design-Development Director
SAFFRON Group International
Houston, TX
505-573-9518 - Cell
SaffronGroupInternational.com
>>>>>>I understand it was just a matter of point and shoot! I don't
think it required a special "app".<<<<
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From: David Ramey <DRa...@oldvirginialoghomes.com>
Date: Mon, May 14, 2012 at 9:45 AM
Subject: RE: DBUG> Wish
You have sent me some before and thanks. I have to agree about going
overboard with either method. I have been thinking about going back to
straight leaders. I don’t use Architectural lettering either because,
at the time, it just made the drawings come out of the plotter slower,
and my logic was architectural lettering was no longer necessary since
that was done to gain speed when working by hand. With the equipment
we have now, that seems unnecessary. Lately I’m beginning to think
arrows at all are unnecessary many times when people use them. Less is
more?
One wish that I have had since I first started using DataCAD was a
dashed linetype that has the same starting and stopping point in a
curve without going funky. The only one I can get to hang to an arc is
the old “Dashed” but it starts out of center. Sometimes you can play
with the spacing to get it sort of right.
At the present I don’t care if CD’s are a work of art. I just want
them to be as easy as possible to read. So line weight are still
highly important to me. Making everything pretty is probably not as
important as having a simple drawing that a contractor might have some
chance of actually reading. Most just turn to where it says floor
plan(s) and ignore the rest.
Side Note: There is something up with either my settings or Google
Groups or something odd as not only my text gets mangled, it seems
like others having the same issue unless I post from my Android phone.
Something Funny and true: One time a guy come inside and asked me how
I did these drawings. “What do you do punch in a code or something.” I
said no it’s just a bunch of lines.
Regards,
David Ramey
Chief Draftsman
Old Virginia Log Homes
http://www.handhewnloghomes.com/
http://www.facebook.com/oldvaloghomes/
>>>>>>>>I have work samples posted on my Flickr site. There you can
see Curved Leaders in action. Where I work now requires straight
leaders. Meh. That's anything but architectural. I'm a Curved Leader
guy. But I did learn (the hard way some 35 years ago) to not go
overboard with curved leaders! ;)
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From: Nick Pyner <npy...@tig.com.au>
Date: Mon, May 14, 2012 at 11:27 AM
Subject: RE: DBUG> O2c on IPad
OK, was not aware the iPad Mk1 did not have this.
Nick Pyner
Dee Why NSW
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Oh, yes of course the Ipad 2 does indeed have that feature. Thanks !
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From: Robert Scott <scottreside...@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, May 14, 2012 at 1:32 PM
Subject: Re: DBUG> O2c on IPad
A little off topic. You might want to check out 3Dvia for the Ipad.
I've downloaded and played around a bit with a model or two and it
does show some potential:
http://www.3dvia.com/
Robert Scott
> OK, was not aware the iPad Mk1 did not have this.
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2012 20:05:03 -0700 (PDT)
From: James Horecka <jhor...@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: DBUG> CURVED arrows
The Curved Leader Arrow tool in DH Text is even better. One step.
I have a Kustom Keyboard Shortcut for the tool. Exampe steps:
Alt-Q, L-Clk, L-Clk, L-Clk; R-Clk to finish.
Poof! There's a purdy curved-leader with an arrow on the end. Done.
Serpentine curves just as easy: Add another L-Clk to do another swoop.
For amusement, see lo-res screen capture of a drawing sample here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/18794861@N00/2608677655/sizes/o/in/photostream
James Horecka, AIA
Architect
>Curved arrows are never a problem - I use 3 point curve and then use
>the arrow command in the text menu. I can run arrows everywhere. SIMPLE
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From: James Horecka <jhor...@verizon.net>
Date: Mon, May 14, 2012 at 11:05 PM
Subject: Re: DBUG> CURVED arrows
The Curved Leader Arrow tool in DH Text is even better. One step.
I have a Kustom Keyboard Shortcut for the tool. Exampe steps:
Alt-Q, L-Clk, L-Clk, L-Clk; R-Clk to finish.
Poof! There's a purdy curved-leader with an arrow on the end. Done.
Serpentine curves just as easy: Add another L-Clk to do another swoop.
For amusement, see lo-res screen capture of a drawing sample here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/18794861@N00/2608677655/sizes/o/in/photostream/
James Horecka, AIA
Architect
>>>>>>>>
Curved arrows are never a problem - I use 3 point curve and then use
the arrow command in the text menu. I can run arrows everywhere.
SIMPLE
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From: Neil Blanchard <neil.bl...@verizon.net>
Date: Tue, May 15, 2012 at 6:40 AM
Subject: Re: DBUG> CURVED arrows
Greetings,
Is anybody using the curved Smart Arrows? These have the big
advantage of being able to be moved or stretched without distorting
the arrow.
Sincerely, Neil
http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/
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From: James Goodman, AIA <jimgo...@jgaia.com>
Date: Tue, May 15, 2012 at 9:53 AM
Subject: RE: DBUG> CURVED arrows
We, like James h, used to use the dHText curved leader tool, complete
with keyboard macro, but switched over to Smart Arrows. We find that
setting the position of the head first and using the tangent option
give very fast and controllable arrows. The editing function is very
good as well.
If I am not mistaken, that feature was added in V14 and would be worth
the price of the upgrade on its own.
Jim Goodman
>>>>>Is anybody using the curved Smart Arrows? These have the big
advantage of being able to be moved or stretched without distorting
the arrow.<<<<<
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From: Roger Donaldson AIA <Roger.D...@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, May 15, 2012 at 9:06 AM
Subject: Re: DBUG> CURVED arrows
working it into my habit.
Have a custom command alias that starts the process at the mouse
location, 3 pt arc, changes to correct color, head color each time.
[a]
comment=smart arrow
alias=^1054#^1051#^;^S7^S7^F6^S0^S6^S2^S3^F0^$^F2^
>>>>>Is anybody using the curved Smart Arrows? These have the big
advantage of being able to be moved or stretched without distorting
the arrow.<<<<<
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Sincerely,
Roger Donaldson, AIA, CSI, CDT, LEED AP NCARB
Roger L. Donaldson, AIA P.L.C.
(517) 694-0011
Roge...@comcast.net
BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE
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From: Paul Nida <prn...@verizon.net>
Date: Tue, May 15, 2012 at 10:10 AM
Subject: Re: DBUG> CURVED arrows
I use the smart arrows I just don't usually use curved leaders. In my
personal opinion, anyone not using the smart arrows is making a
mistake. But to each his own.
> Is anybody using the curved Smart Arrows? These have the big
advantage of being able to be moved or stretched without distorting
the arrow.
>
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Date: Tue, 15 May 2012 11:28:00 -0500
From: "Debbie at Sun Plans" <deb...@sunplans.com>
Subject: DBUG> DataCAD mentioned in AIA forum -Inexpensive CAD
Alternatives
Seen in the AIA knowledge forums just in case anyone wants to add a
post about DataCAD in:
1) "Inexpensive CAD Alternatives" where DataCAD LT has already been
mentioned:
http://network.aia.org/AIA/Discussions/ViewThread/?GroupId=187&MID=8118
2) Also there is a thread going on about "Partner or Parasite: how do
you feel about your software?"
http://network.aia.org/AIA/Discussions/ViewThread/?GroupId=163&MessageKey=3dff3eb4-6c2d-4a82-9bfd-f2f0f2e032fe
Sun Plans Inc.
Debbie Coleman, Architect, AIA, LEED Green Assoc.
deb...@sunplans.com
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