AutoCAD to FDS plug-in

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Pavel Shkleinik

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Nov 21, 2010, 7:00:40 PM11/21/10
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Hello, FDS-lovers.

Recently I wrote an AutoCAD plug-in, which helps to convert geometry
to FDS format. This plug-in allows to set material properties for
solids, start calculating in FDS and view calculation results in
AutoCAD. You can find more detailed description and latest plugin
version here: http://acad2fds.codeplex.com/

Richard Balogh

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Nov 22, 2010, 7:12:43 AM11/22/10
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Dear PavelShkleinik

I try to install the Autocad plug-in but the program send me an error
messige. Error 101 you don't install autocad in the pc.I have autocad
in the pc. Have you any idea what is the problem?
I see the program is run 32bit operating system but I have 64 bit
operating system and my autocad is 64bit version. What do you think is
this the reason the program send me the error messige?
If this is the reason the program is didn't run can you help me what
can I do the program is run my operating system.

Best Regard's

Richard Balogh

Pavel Shkleinik

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Nov 28, 2010, 5:04:15 AM11/28/10
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Hello, Richard
Yeah, using 64-bit AutoCAD could be a problem. Plugin was developed
for 32-bit AutoCAD 2009/AutoCAD 2009 Architecture.
But it is not a problem to add support to other versions of AutoCAD.
As far as I remember the only limitation for this moment is AutoCAD
version, it should be equal or higher than 2008.

Richard Balogh

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Nov 29, 2010, 2:15:02 AM11/29/10
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Dear Pavel Shkleinik

Thank's your answer.

Best Regard's Richard, Balogh

Juan Hidalgo

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Dec 9, 2010, 7:07:39 AM12/9/10
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Dear PavelShkleinik,

I have just installed ACAD2FDS in my computer (Windows XP - 32bits),
but when I run AutoCad (2008 or 2011), the plugin's menu is not
visible in any where of Autocad...
I have tried install the program in de Autocad folder, but nothing.

Have I to install the plugin in other rute?
Or, have I to do anything else?

The installation folder is:
C:\Program Files\Walash Ltd\AutoCAD to FDS plugin\

Best Regard's

Juan Hidalgo
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Pavel Shkleinik

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Dec 10, 2010, 3:49:40 AM12/10/10
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Hello, Juan
Unfortunately current build doesn't support this AutoCAD versions, but
I already implemented support of different AutoCAD version. Now I
working on logging. I suppose, that at this weekend or at the
beginning of the next will I'll upload a new build. I'll post build
notes in this thread.
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Juan Hidalgo

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Dec 10, 2010, 4:45:01 AM12/10/10
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Thank you very much :-)
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Pavel Shkleinik

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Dec 20, 2010, 6:04:28 PM12/20/10
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Hello,
New version of the AutoCAD to FDS plugin released. It still alpha but
it has number enhancements in comparison with previous version.
http://acad2fds.codeplex.com/

Detailed list of changes you can find here:
http://acad2fds.codeplex.com/releases/view/57884

The major change is that now plugin can be integrated to any AutoCAD
version. You are welcome to download and try new version, don't
hesitate to inform me about your experience and wishes.
Regards,
Pavel Shkleinik
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Juan Hidalgo

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Dec 20, 2010, 6:17:21 PM12/20/10
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Hello Pavel,

It seems the plugin doesn't run on 64 bits version, isn`t it?
Tomorrow I will prove it in a 32 bits OS

Thanks,
Juan Hidalgo

On 21 dic, 00:04, Pavel Shkleinik <pavel.shklei...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello,
> New version of the AutoCAD to FDS plugin released. It still alpha but
> it has number enhancements in comparison with previous version.http://acad2fds.codeplex.com/
> > > > > > > > version here:http://acad2fds.codeplex.com/-Ocultartextodela cita -

Pavel Shkleinik

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Dec 21, 2010, 5:59:54 AM12/21/10
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Unfortunately I have never tried to run plugin on 64-bit OS and with
64-bit AutoCAD, I haven't such environment.
It would be great if somebody provide me with 64-bit environment. I
just need 64-bit OS, AutoCAD and Visual Studio 2010, broadband
internet connection and remote desktop access to the machine with all
this stuff.
Or you can send it by mail :)
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Pavel Shkleinik

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Dec 22, 2010, 8:29:21 AM12/22/10
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It would be great, if you will send me your log file. It should be
located in "C:\Program Files\Walash Ltd\AutoCAD to FDS plugin\Log
\Log.txt"

Pavel Shkleinik

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Dec 10, 2011, 8:05:55 AM12/10/11
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Hi, again

Just foy you information, the plugin is also discussed on the
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/AutoCAD-FDS-connector-2099084.S.62286052

http://acad2fds.codeplex.com/ - link to the plugin, if you forgot it :)

徐睦淵

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Dec 11, 2011, 12:43:09 AM12/11/11
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I completed the installation
How do I go to the next step.
FDS novice

2011/12/10 Pavel Shkleinik <pavel.s...@gmail.com>

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Pavel Shkleinik

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http://acad2fds.codeplex.com/ - right here on the main page there are some basic instructions how to use the plugin.
Here is available short AutoCAD to FDS Plugin Presentation

I hope this information will be helpfull

徐睦淵

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Dec 21, 2011, 1:09:01 PM12/21/11
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Great! It can be installed in my version of the Auto CAD2009
I just tried it but no way to model it

Can you tell me how to use it?

Incidentally, I have seen from the network an AutoCAD plug-ins (Fire-SAS) established FDS model, what is the difference?


oh~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~(Frustration)
I just want to use Auto CAD to establish FDS model ...



Thank you for your reply, Merry Christmas


2011/12/12 Pavel Shkleinik <pavel.s...@gmail.com>
http://acad2fds.codeplex.com/ - right here on the main page there are some basic instructions how to use the plugin.
Here is available short AutoCAD to FDS Plugin Presentation

I hope this information will be helpfull

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Pavel Shkleinik

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Dec 21, 2011, 2:11:51 PM12/21/11
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Hi, Kanchi

In my previous post I provided you some links of the product description and how steps to use it. Below are some required steps to convert geometry from AutoCAD to FDS format:

1. Create 3D model in AutoCAD (it is better to start your experiments with simple one).
2. Configure materials mappings and other plugin settings if required.
3. Run conversion.

It is simpler, than steal candy from baby :) 

徐睦淵

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Dec 28, 2011, 12:27:52 AM12/28/11
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Thank you
I successfully installed  ... but would you have video can teach me?
or More detailed documentation of teaching

I still not understand.......
About Auto CAD to FDS I have super interested ...really


2011/12/22 Pavel Shkleinik <pavel.s...@gmail.com>

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Pavel Shkleinik

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Dec 28, 2011, 12:58:15 AM12/28/11
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Unfortunately there is no video now. And unfortunately I have not enough free time to record it. May be I'll have couple free minutes and we can have Skype call + Desktop sharing and I can try to give you some answers.

徐睦淵

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Dec 28, 2011, 8:42:34 AM12/28/11
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my skype ID kankichi.tw 

thank you~

2011/12/28 Pavel Shkleinik <pavel.s...@gmail.com>
Unfortunately there is no video now. And unfortunately I have not enough free time to record it. May be I'll have couple free minutes and we can have Skype call + Desktop sharing and I can try to give you some answers.

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Lino1384

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Jan 26, 2012, 8:36:07 AM1/26/12
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Hello everybody!
I'm trying to use this useful plug-in, but I'm facing this problem:
after installing it, opening Autocad 2010, language italian,
educational licence, the software crashes and stops immediatly.
Could you kindly give me a suggestion?

Thank you.

Lino

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Pavel Shkleinik

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Jan 26, 2012, 8:54:35 AM1/26/12
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Unfortunately I can just suggest that this AutoCAD version is not supported at this moment. You can try luck with AutoCAD 2009 English 32bit. It worked for me.

Lino1384

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Jan 26, 2012, 9:10:09 AM1/26/12
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Thank you for you fast help!
I should have that version. You have been very kind.

Lino

Pavel Shkleinik

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Jan 26, 2012, 9:42:13 AM1/26/12
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You are welcome. Thank you for your activity.

Lino1384

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Jan 26, 2012, 11:10:33 AM1/26/12
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I have another question for you: in your opinion, is it possible to
automatically model a curve surfaces in an easy way?
I explain better the problem: I would like to model a round pipe and I
don't know if it is possible to model it using this or another
application like this one.

Thanks again.

Lino

Pavel Shkleinik

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Jan 26, 2012, 11:54:44 AM1/26/12
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Yep, the geometry conversion engine is design in the way to support curved surfaces. Theoretically it should work.

Pavel Shkleinik

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Jan 29, 2012, 5:41:48 AM1/29/12
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Breaking news! :)
List of project sponsors was revealed!

http://acad2fds.codeplex.com/  - in the very bottom of the page now are listed all project donors, may be you will find here your name ;)

Lino1384

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Jan 30, 2012, 6:51:57 AM1/30/12
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I tried with Autocad 2008 - english... It crashes.
What a pity!

Pavel Shkleinik

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Jan 31, 2012, 2:22:39 AM1/31/12
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The plugin uses Boundary Representation AutoCAD API that was introduced in the 2009 version. So, nothing surprising :)
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