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Seminar Reference Information


The following contains many of the web sites, free software packages, drawings and other miscellaneous files mentioned or discussed throughout the "Customizing & 3D Modeling" seminar. This page is updated periodically as information changes and new things become available.

Support Files
 

Right Click on the link for Options to save the files to your computer.

3Ddwgs.zip
This Zip file contains many of the example drawings used in the 3D portion of the seminar. It also contains the Helix lisp (Helix.lsp) used to create the 3D spring. Right-click for options to save the file.

Autolisp.zip
This zip file contains all of the LISP routes used in the seminars along with many others. Right-click for options to save the file.

Lgmenu.zip (the HMS Toolbars and Pulldown)
This zip file contains all of the parts to the large custom menu shown at the seminar.
To install:
Create a CUSTOM folder on your hard drive or server.
Copy all the files to this folder.
Open AutoCAD and add a path to SUPPORT FILES SEARCH PATH pointing to the CUSTOM folder.
To do this, type OPTIONS at the command prompt.
Close and re-open AutoCAD. This will reset the pathing and also load the ACADDOC.LSP in the CUSTOM folder.
You should see a statement at the command line telling you that the Custom menu support files have loaded.
Go to, TOOLS>CUSTOMIZE>MENUS and then the Menu Groups tab.
Next, browse for the CUSTOM-MENU.MNS file in the CUSTOM folder.
Once it is located, select the LOAD button. This will load the toolbars and pull-downs into AutoCAD.
Finally, switch tabs and add the pull-down into the main menu. You have to do this manually.
This is done by selecting Custom-menu from the pull-down box. AutoCAD will show all the POPs (Pull downs available in the selected partial menu.) Next, selecting Custom from the partial menu list (right column)then picking a location in the existing menu (right column) and select the insert button.
AutoCAD will add the selected pull-down to your existing menu.

(See pages 4-13 and 5-17 in the Customizing and 3D manual for more information on loading menus.)

Smmenu.zip
This zip file contains all of the parts to the Small custom menu shown at the seminar.
The installation process is the same as above. Right-click for options to save the file.

Misc.zip
This zip file contains assorted customized files .
Acad.pgp Keyboard shortcuts
Custom.lin Custom linetypes
Patterns.zip Contains custom hatch patterns
Pointmark.dwg and Rmtag.dwg
Dwgs that contain attributes
Pointmark.txt and Rmtag.txt
Extraction files for attributes
Macro.txt Button and menu creation tips

Right-click for options to save the file.

CADtech Seminars Support Page
This page contains many of the web sites, free software packages, 3D block and symbol links, drawings and other miscellaneous files mentioned or discussed throughout the seminars.

 

3D Seminar Examples.zip
This ZIP file contains all the sample files used during the 3D session of the seminar including the banquet room and the Helix LISP to create a path to extrude springs. Right-click for options to save the file.
Wacky Bookcase.dwg
2D drawing of bookcase that was used in the seminar to create the 3D bookcase. Right-click for options to save the file.
Wacky Bookcase - final.dwg

Final 3D bookcase with lights and materials. Right-click for options to save the file.

Furniture-Template.dwg

This file is set up to drop in or create furniture and do quick renderings. It contains preset lights, walls and floor. Right-click for options to save the file.

3D-Plan.dwg
A 3D floorplan example. Right-click for options to save the file.
3D-Door Frame.dwg
This is a 3D door and frame example. Right-click for options to save the file.
Doortrim.dwg
2D door trim drawing used in the Seminar to create 3D doortrim. Right-click for options to save the file.
3D Valve.dwg
3D Valve Model. Right-click for options to save the file.
Quick.mnu
This is the basic menu referenced in the manual. It contains four pull down menus with different options. Right-click for options to save the file.
Wacky.mnu
A fun menu of wish-list ideas. Right-click for options to save the file.
Thomas Register - Part and Symbol Libraries
These FREE part and symbol libraries contain thousands of searchable DWGs ready to be inserted into AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT drawings.
3Dcafe.com
This site contains hundreds of free, searchable, 3D models for your use in your projects.
More links to 3D blocks and support files

New links and files will be added to this page periodically.

If you have a neat tip, trick, LISP routine, or web site and would like us to consider adding it to our site with your name, please e-mail us @
support@CADtechSeminars.com

 

 

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