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Your
Technology
Advantage
MCMC
Summer 2013
Introduction to
AccuDraw
Presented by:
Jeanne Aarhus
jeanne@aarhusassociates.com
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12005 Quail Drive
Bellevue, NE 68123-1175
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Jeanne Aarhus
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Jeanne Aarhus is known for keeping her training sessions fast-moving and fun while still providing a thorough
understanding of the topic. She has been working with various CAD systems and applications since the early 1980’s, when
she began using Intergraph’s VAX-based IGDS system. She has gained experience in many CAD related fields that have
included production drawing, coordination, end-user support, programming, and training for PC and UNIX based CAD
applications.
Her specialty is in providing users with the necessary tools to increase productivity and get the job done as efficiently as
possible. She has 25+ years of experience using MicroStation and AutoCAD in the Mapping and AEC environments, and
she continues to focus on maximizing the users time and productivity using these constantly changing tools. She is
certified in all levels of MicroStation and AutoCAD which enables her to assist users moving from one CAD environment
to another easily and proficiently.
She has conducted seminars and workshops on CAD productivity for managers and users in both corporate and college
settings. Jeanne has provided training workshops and been actively involved in International, National and Local CAD
Users Groups, and is known for her “real-world” approach to learning. Here are a few comments from previous students:
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…Jeanne Aarhus is one of the best instructors I have ever had.
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Using AccuDraw…
The Basics
The AccuDraw utility first delivered with MicroStation J is one of the biggest productivity
enhancements ever. This powerful tool has now been enhanced several times with the release of V8i. If
you tried using AccuDraw early versions and haven’t re-visited it recently, you MUST try it again now.
Many of the initial “irritants” that most of us complained about have been eliminated and the overall
usability of the tool has been greatly enhanced. Now, not only is MicroStation V8i easier and more user
friendly…..it is now "smarter".
I generally have one word of advice for users who still resist using this powerful tool because they don’t
like the interface. First, try it again by docking it and leaving it alone to do it’s job. My rule is as
follows:
Don’t touch it! Or you will be punished!
What do I mean by that? If you dock the AccuDraw dialog and ignore it, it really does work better. If
you constantly pick at it and touch it to use it, then you get in the way of the tools predictability. So, the
secret to making AccuDraw easier to use is to LEAVE IT ALONE! I recommend that you dock it
somewhere and initially forget about it.
Yes, you have to look at it and read it, but DON’T TOUCH IT! Touching is for later when you have
mastered the basics of AccuDraw.
AccuDraw is a tool that tries to “second-guess” the user, and tries to predict what you really want to do.
The amazing thing about it is, it’s usually right! Pretty scary huh? Once you try this utility and give a
fair chancet you won’t know how you ever lived without it!
And AccuDraw in 3D is indispensable! If you ever struggled with the 3D planes, this utility is the
answer to your prayers!
The AccuDraw Dialog
The following dialog must remain open in order to use AccuDraw. Place it in a “convenient” location,
but allow for expansion during specific command options.
Polar AccuDraw
(Undocked)
Rectangular AccuDraw
(Undocked)
Rectangular AccuDraw (docked)
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The AccuDraw Compass
When moving in the positive or negative direction, AccuDraw tracks your movements and automatically
assigns a positive or negative value to the key-in you provide. Pretty neat, right? If you’re like me, you
need to pay more attention to what you do with your cursor in between commands. Don’t worry, it just
takes a little getting used to!
Drawing
Plane
Indicator
“Y” axis
Drawing
Plane
Indicator
“Y” axis
“X” axis
Rectangular Compass
“X” axis
Polar Compass
Use the <SPACE-BAR> to toggle between RECTANGULAR and POLAR modes.
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Drawing a Line
Let’s try drawing a simple line using AccuDraw.
STEP 1:
File  Open…BLANK.DGN
STEP 2:
Select the LINE command and begin drawing a line.
STEP 3:
Drag the cursor in the  X-direction and notice
Focus in X
how the “focus” of AccuDraw is in the X-axis field.
Focus in Y
STEP 4:
Drag the cursor in the  Y-direction and notice
how the “focus” of AccuDraw moves to the Y-axis field.
When you are lined up with either the X or Y axis, you should notice a “heavier” drag line?
STEP 5:
Drag the cursor in the  X-direction again,
and key in a value of 2. This locks the X-value to 2.
STEP 6:
Drag the cursor in the  Y-direction and key-in a value of 2.
STEP 7:
<Reset> to complete the command.
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AccuDraw Distance Indicator
When drawing with AccuDraw it provides a “distance indicator” to help with the placement of repeating
distances.
STEP 1:
Select the LINE command and drag the cursor in the
 X-direction
STEP 2:
Key in 2 to lock the X-distance to 2 units
STEP 3:
Drag the cursor in the  Y-direction until you see the Repeat
Distance Indicator. This allows you to easily draw a 2 unit box.
Recall Previous Distances
Use the <PAGE-UP> and <PAGE-DOWN> keys to scroll through previous distances in AccuDraw.
Locking X and Y Axis
Another method to help automatic your precision drafting is to LOCK to a specific X or Y distance.
STEP 1:
Select the LINE command and drag the cursor in the  X-direction
STEP 2:
Key in X to lock to the X-distance
STEP 3:
Drag your cursor in the  Y-direction and you notice you
get a dashed line indicating that you are locked to that Xvalue.
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Let’s take a look at how this can be put to practical use!
We want to draw a line at an angle of ZERO degrees from P1 to where it would line up with the center
of the circle at P2.
STEP 1:
File  Open….AXIS1.DGN
STEP 2:
TENTATIVE SNAP to the MIDPOINT at
P1 and <Data Point> to ACCEPT IT.
STEP 3:
TENTATIVE SNAP to the CENTER at
P2 but DO NOT ACCEPT IT.
STEP 4:
Key in X while the TENTATIVE is still
active. This locks you to that X-value
STEP 5:
Drag the cursor back up until you are
lined up with P1 again.
STEP 6:
<Data Point> to ACCEPT this point at P3
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Using POLAR ANGLES
Now we will draw a simple line using the POLAR compass so we can draw based on angles rather then
distances.
STEP 1:
File  Open….BLANK.DGN
STEP 2:
Select the LINE command and hit the
<space-bar> to toggle to POLAR mode in
AccuDraw.
STEP 3:
Start the line anywhere in the drawing
STEP 4:
Key in A to move the AccuDraw focus to the
ANGLE field
STEP 5:
Key in 45 to set the angle to 45 degrees.
Let’s take a look at how this can be put to practical use!
We want to draw the shape displayed below:
STEP 1:
Select the LINE command
STEP 2:
TENTATIVE SNAP to P1 and <Data Point> to ACCEPT to start the zig-zag line
STEP 3:
Key in A and then 45 to LOCK the angle at 45
degrees
STEP 4:
Key in 1 for the distance of the first segment
STEP 5:
AccuDraw automatically rotates to this angle
for the next segment
STEP 6:
Using the REPEAT DISTANCE INDICATOR
draw the remaining 45 degree
segments….pretty easy….eh?????
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More POLAR mode
Once the compass is rotated to match your current segments, the next thing you need to do is re-align it
back with the view or drawing plane.
Let’s try to draw the example below:
STEP 1:
File  Open….POLAR2.DGN
STEP 2:
STEP 3:
Hit the <Space Bar> until you are in RECTANGULAR mode in AccuDraw.
STEP 4:
Start the line anywhere in your drawing
STEP 5:
Drag the cursor in the  X-direction and key in 1 for the distance
STEP 6:
Hit the <SpaceBar> and switch to POLAR mode in AccuDraw
STEP 7:
Hit the <Tab> to move the focus to the ANGLE field if necessary
STEP 8:
Key in 45 to lock the angle to 45 degrees
STEP 9:
Use the REPEAT DISTANCE INDICATOR to repeat the distance of 1
Again…use the REPEAT DISTANCE INDICATOR to repeat the distance of 1 for the third line
segment
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We need to re-align the AccuDraw compass with the VIEW to draw the next segment.
STEP 10:
Key in V to align the compass with the VIEW ….isn’t this thing great!
STEP 11:
Finish drawing the rest of this exercise.
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Using Rotate Element
Use the RE shortcut to align with previously drawn graphics.
Let’s try to draw this example:
STEP 1:
File  Open….ROTATE_TO_ELEMENT.DGN
STEP 2:
STEP 3:
HOVER on an existing line element and key-in RE and to align
the AccuDraw compass to the existing line.
Using the new tools you used in the first exercise you should be able to complete this exercise.
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Using the ORIGIN shortcut
Use the O shortcut to locate “reference points” while using the AccuDraw direct distance key-ins
discussed earlier.
STEP 1:
File  Open….ORIGIN1.DGN
STEP 2:
Select the LINE command and TENTATIVE SNAP to P1
but DO NOT ACCEPT IT…
STEP 3:
Key in O to set the temporary reference origin to this point
STEP 4:
Drag the cursor in the  X-direction and key in a distance of 1
STEP 5:
<Data Point> to start the line at this location
If you are thinking of practical applications….remember this little tip!
Whenever you find yourself drawing a “temporary construction line” just to get a location to start
drawing something else…..
Use this instead.....
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Using ACCUDRAW with other BASIC COMMANDS
The RECTANGLE command
STEP 1:
STEP 2:
Select the RECTANGLE command
STEP 3:
Begin the rectangle with the first
<Data Point> anywhere on the drawing
STEP 4:
Drag the cursor in the  X-direction and key in 2 for the Xdistance of the rectangle…
DO NOT issue a <data-point>
STEP 5:
Drag the cursor in the  Y-direction and key in 1 for the Ydistance of the rectangle
STEP 6:
<Data Point> to finish the command.
The ARC command
I don’t know how you feel about it…but I have always thought that trimming circles was easier than
drawing arcs…until I used AccuDraw to do it! If you have ever struggled to draw arcs…(get them to
swing in the right direction)…then this exercise is for you!
STEP 1:
STEP 2:
Select the ARC command and <data-point> anywhere on the drawing to specify the center of the
arc
STEP 3:
Drag the cursor in any direction and key in the RADIUS of 1
STEP 4:
<Data Point> to accept this location
STEP 5:
Drag the cursor around the screen to get the desired SWEEP ANGLE and
<data-point> to finish the ARC command.
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The SMARTLINE command
Let’s try to draw this example:
STEP 1:
File  Open….SMARTLINE1.DGN
STEP 2:
Select the SMARTLINE command and verify that the SEGMENT TYPE is set to LINES
STEP 3:
Start the line at P1
STEP 4:
Drag the cursor in the  X-direction and key in 1 for the distance… <Data Point> to ACCEPT
this location
STEP 5:
Change the SEGMENT TYPE to ARCS
STEP 6:
Drag the cursor in the  X-direction and key in 1
for the RADIUS DISTANCE
<Data Point> to ACCEPT this location
STEP 7:
Drag your cursor around the circle and note that you can swing the arc angle either CLOCKWISE
or COUNTER-CLOCKWISE…pretty convenient ..right?
STEP 8:
Drag the cursor until you see the 180 degree ARC that we want and <data-point> to ACCEPT
STEP 9:
Change the SEGMENT TYPE back to LINES
STEP 10:
Drag the cursor in the  X-direction and key in 1 for the line distance.
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Using AccuDraw to Modify Elements
Don’t overlook the benefits of AccuDraw to modify existing elements. Once you tried it, you’ll never
look back!
STEP 1:
File  Open….MODIFY.DGN
STEP 2:
Select the MODIFY command and pick the
existing SmartLine at P1
STEP 3:
Drag the cursor in the  Y-direction and
key in a distance of 1…
<Data Point> to ACCEPT.
STEP 4:
Select the MODIFY command again
and identify the element anywhere near
P2
STEP 5:
Drag the cursor in the  Y-direction
and <Data Point> anywhere to get an
UNKNOWN DISTANCE
Now …here is my question?
How can I get the right side lined up again with the left side? Any ideas?
If you said use the X-AXIS LOCK shortcut key…that’s CORRECT!
STEP 1:
Select the MODIFY command and identify the element
anywhere near P3
STEP 2:
Drag the cursor in the  Y-direction and key in X to lock
the X-value
STEP 3:
TENTATIVE SNAP to the LEFT-side at P4 and you’re done!
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Multiple copy
Use the Previous Distance Indicator to make multiple copies easier
Let’s try to draw this next example:
STEP 1:
File  Open….MCOPY.DGN
STEP 2:
Using the RECTANGLE command and ACCUDRAW construct a 1 x 1 unit BOX.
Note:
If you can’t remember how, just go back to the previous section in the handout.
STEP 3:
Select the COPY command and identify your rectangle
STEP 4:
Drag the cursor in the  X-direction and key in a distance of 2
STEP 5:
Make additional copies by utilizing the REPEAT DISTANCE INDICATOR
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FOCUS…FOCUS…FOCUS
When using the AccuDraw commands, a lot of users complain about the automatic focus shifting from
dialog to dialog, and complain that they can’t keep track of what dialog has focus and when. Well here
are some tips that can help you control this “lack of focus”. Hopefully, this solves any problems you
might have.
ESCaping the FOCUS
The first method is to simply pick in the dialog box where you would like MicroStation to focus in for
you next input. Seems simple enough…but it is a real pain!
The next method allows you to move between dialog boxes and windows in the following order.
Assuming you haven’t altered the “default” preference setting. Just press the <ESC> key to move from
one window to another.
AccuDraw Window
Tools Settings Window
Key-in field
OOPS….once you make it to the key-in field you’re stuck again!!!!
Stuck in the KEYIN Field
Yes, all you have to do is click in the Tool Settings Window and your focus moves….but that’s too hard
for me…
Remember my motto….”MicroStation for the Lazy User”.
Lets find a better way….
STEP 1:
Key in ACCUDRAW DIALOG MAIN
Notice that the focus moves immediately to the AccuDraw Window.
Again…..who wants to key that in every time….What if you assigned it to custom shortcut key-in…or
even a Function Key???? Just an idea…!
Assign:
F3……. accudraw dialog main
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Changing YOUR FOCUS
The next setting that allows you to control the focus is a PREFERENCE setting. This one works even
if you never use AccuDraw…although I hope after this session that won’t be you!
STEP 1:
Select Workspaces  Preferences
STEP 2:
Select Tools and
UNCHECK the AutoFocus Tool Settings
Window.
This causes the focus to remain in
the key-in field without
automatically moving to the tool
settings window. This is definitely
my preference on this setting! But
then I am an old keyboard user!
LAST …but Definitely Not LEAST
When you are use AccuDraw there are some shortcut key-ins to help you get the focus where you want
it.
Try one of these:
GT – go to Tool Settings window
GK – go to Key-in window
Try making this new one!
GG – go to AccuDraw Main dialog
All the AccuDraw Shortcuts
The “X”, “Y”, “O”, and “V” key-ins are just the beginning of the delivered AccuDraw shortcut key-ins.
Below is a list of the “default” key-ins.
This file is located in:
X:…..\Workspace\system\data\shortcuts.txt
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Shortcuts
Enter
Space
O
V
T
F
S
B
E
X
Y
Z
D
A
LI
LP
LA
LS
LZ
RQ
RA
RC
RE
RV
RX
RY
RZ
?
~
GT
GK
GS
GA
WA
P
M
I
N
C
K
HA
HS
HU
Q
Smart Lock
Change Mode
Set Origin
View Rotation
Top Rotation
Front Rotation
Side Rotation
Base Rotation
Cycle Rotation
Lock X
Lock Y
Lock Z
Lock Distance
Lock Angle
Lock Index
Lock ACS Grid Plane
Lock ACS Plane
Lock ACS Plane Snap
Lock Sticky Z
Rotate Quick
Rotate ACS
Rotate to Current ACS
Rotate Element
Rotate View
Rotate about X
Rotate about Y
Rotate about Z
Show Shortcuts
Bump Tool Setting
Go to Tool Settings
Go to Keyin
Go to Settings
Get ACS
Write to ACS
Point Keyin (single)
Point Keyin (multi)
Intersect Snap
Nearest Snap
Center Snap
Snap Divisor
AccuSnap on Hold
AccuSnap Toggle
AccuSnap Suspend
Quit AccuDraw
AccuDraw Lock Smart
AccuDraw Mode
AccuDraw Set Origin
AccuDraw Rotate View
AccuDraw Rotate Top
AccuDraw Rotate Front
AccuDraw Rotate Side
AccuDraw Rotate Base Toggle
AccuDraw Rotate Cycle
AccuDraw Lock X
AccuDraw Lock Y
AccuDraw Lock Z
AccuDraw Lock Distance
AccuDraw Lock Angle
AccuDraw Lock Index
AccuDraw Lock GridPlane
Lock ACSContext Toggle
Lock Snap Construction Toggle
AccuDraw Lock StickyZ
AccuDraw Rotate Quick
AccuDraw Rotate ACS
AccuDraw Rotate CurrentACS
AccuDraw Rotate Element
AccuDraw Rotate OrientView
AccuDraw Rotate X
AccuDraw Rotate Y
AccuDraw Rotate Z
AccuDraw Dialog Shortcuts
AccuDraw Bump ToolSetting
Dialog ToolSetting
Dialog CmdBrowse
AccuDraw Dialog Settings
AccuDraw Dialog GetACS
AccuDraw Dialog SaveACS
Point Keyin Single
Point Keyin Multiple
Snap Intersect
Snap Nearest
Snap Center
AccuDraw Dialog SnapDivisor
AccuSnap on Hold
AccuSnap Toggle
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3D
3D
3D
3D
V8i
3D
3D
AccuDraw Quit
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Making your OWN key-ins via ACCUDRAW
If you are a keyboard person like I am…then you still key several commands in the key-in field.
Well…have you ever run in to commands in some of the dialog boxes that are just too long to key in?
Me too! Here is a great way to create your own shortcut key-ins….this is especially helpful if you are
an old AutoCAD user!
STEP 1:
Select the ACCUDRAW command.
STEP 2:
Key in GS to activate the AccuDraw
Settings dialog.
STEP 3:
Select the Shortcut Key-ins button.
STEP 4:
Select the New button from the
AccuDraw Shortcuts dialog.
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Next, decide what command you need a shortcut key in for.
STEP 5:
In this example, we will make a shortcut for the UPDATE VIEW command (a good for those who
get tired of having to select the buttons on the scroll bar of the view menu.
STEP 6:
Let’s Try it!……Cool eh?
STEP 7:
You can even edit them if it didn’t work. Just select the Edit button on the AccuDraw Shortcuts
dialog, and make the necessary corrections.
In the next example, we will set up a shortcut key-in for the DELETE command.
STEP 1:
The following dialog pops up asking if you are creating a duplicate or conflicting shortcut…make
sure you aren’t overwriting an AccuDraw shortcut key-in …..but in this case it is a conflicting one.
What this actually means is that there is already a D shortcut keyin for DISTANCE in
AccuDraw…so let’s change ours to DE and then click OK…and create it. Yes, the dialog is still
there, so always double check what you are conflicting with before you click OK.
STEP 2:
I recommend that you save your own shortcuts files and use it rather than overwriting the default
file SHORTCUTS.TXT. To use your file set the following:
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Next you need to tell your workspace to use your new shortcuts file…that is if you created your
own…and didn’t modify the delivered one.
STEP 1:
Workspaces 
Configuration and
select Operation to
modify the AccuDraw
Shortcuts.
Select your new
shortcuts file.
This setting is saved in
the
MS_ACCUDRAWKEYS
configuration variable.
To restore the default shortcuts file just keyin the following command:
accudraw shortcuts default
There is a maximum of 400 shortcuts allowed.
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Bump shortcut
A new shortcut has been added that bumps an item in the tool settings dialog box to the next setting. For
example, if you are drawing a SmartLine and the focus is in the AccuDraw dialog box, you can just
press the ~ key and it switches to arcs without moving the focus from the AccuDraw dialog box.
STEP 1:
Activate the ACCUDRAW command
STEP 2:
Select the SMARTLINE command
STEP 3:
Keyin ACCUDRAW BUMP TOOLSETTING
Did you see the command toggle from drawing a line to drawing an arc? There is a shortcut for this
accudraw keyin….the ~ keyin
STEP 4:
Try this…..keyin ~
AccuDraw Compass TOO BIG?
At first the size of the compass was ok…but once I learned how to use AccuDraw…I didn’t like the
default size of the accudraw compass…it was too big. Fortunately you can customize it so…I can’t
complain! The default size of the compass is 40…so we’ll make it smaller.
STEP 1:
Keyin ACCUDRAW SETTINGS SIZE 20
Like that better? NO?…try any size you like! Values can be anything between 6 and 399.
Setting = 40 (Default)
Setting = 20
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Using ACCUDRAW as a Calculator
Do you ever have to measure something just to divide the distance to place items such as center lines?
Well, here is a neat trick using ACCUDRAW that can save you many steps!
STEP 1:
File  Open….CALC1.DGN
STEP 2:
STEP 3:
TENTATIVE SNAP to P1 and keyin O to lock in the ORIGIN
STEP 4:
TENTATIVE SNAP to the second line at P2, but DO NOT ACCEPT IT.
STEP 5:
Keyin /2 and the distance between these two points will be divided in half
STEP 6:
STEP 7:
<data-point> to start the line
Repeat the same steps on the other end of the lines
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Here is another very practical use
You want to place a circle in the center of this rectangle…only whoever created the rectangle did so
with LINES…not RECTANGLE or SMARTLINE. You could chain them all together…but you just
want the CENTER…not anything else!
STEP 1:
File  Open…..CALC2.DGN
STEP 2:
Select the CIRCLE command and attempt to snap to the CENTER of the RECTANGLE
STEP 3:
OK…it isn’t a RECTANGLE..so try this
STEP 4:
TENTATIVE SNAP to the corner at P1 and
keyin the O shortcut key..DO NOT ACCEPT IT
STEP 5:
TENTATIVE SNAP to the corner at P2 and keyin /2
STEP 6:
<Data-Point> to ACCEPT the center location and
complete the CIRCLE command.
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Using SMARTLINE
SMARTLINE is a complex line drawing command that in the right arena can save tons of modifications
down the road…If you wonder if you can benefit from this command answer these questions:
Do you ever FILLET corners?
Do you ever CHAMER corners?
Do you ever FENCE STRETCH an entire segment of an object?
Do you ever RE-FILLET and change a parameter? i.e. Radius?
…there are more…but these will get you started.
STEP 1:
STEP 2:
STEP 3:
Modify the VERTEX TYPE to ROUNDED
and set the ROUNDING RADIUS to .5
STEP 4:
Using a combination of ACCUDRAW and
SMARTLINE complete the drawing above.
STEP 1:
STEP 2:
STEP 3:
Modify the VERTEX TYPE to CHAMFERED
and set the CHAMFER OFFSET to .5
STEP 4:
Using a combination of ACCUDRAW and
SMARTLINE complete the drawing above.
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Using AccuDraw in 3D
Use the T, S, and F shortcuts to align with isometric views when drawing in 3D
STEP 1:
File  Open….3D_1.DGN
STEP 2:
Select the CIRCLE command
STEP 3:
STEP 4: If your ACCUDRAW COMPASS is not aligned to the TOP of the
box…keyin T to ROTATE the COMPASS so it does align with the TOP.
P2
STEP 5:
STEP 6:
STEP 7:
TENTATIVE SNAP to P2 and keyin /2 to divide the distance in
half
<Data-point> to ACCEPT this location
Keyin a RADIUS of .25
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Now let’s try the FRONT side of the cube.
STEP 1:
STEP 2:
STEP 3:
STEP 4:
STEP 5:
If your ACCUDRAW COMPASS is not aligned to the FRONT of the
box…keyin F to ROTATE the COMPASS so it does align with the
FRONT.
TENTATIVE SNAP to P2 and keyin /2 to divide the distance in half
<Data-Point> to ACCEPT this location
Keyin a RADIUS of .25
You can do the SIDE VIEW on your own…right?
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ROTATE ACS using AccuDraw in 3D
Use the RA shortcut to rotate the drawing plane to an arbitrary angle.
Again…place a .25 RADIUS CIRCLE on the FLAP EDGE of this model. Make
sure it is centered.
P1
STEP 1:
STEP 2:
Select the CIRCLE command.
STEP 3:
TENTATIVE SNAP to the MIDPOINT of the flap at P1 and keyin
O to set the ORIGIN
P2
STEP 4:
The AccuDraw Compass is not lined up so keyin RA to
ROTATE ACS and line it up with the flap
STEP 5:
TENTATIVE SNAP to the corner of the flap at P2 and <datapoint> to ACCEPT to define the ACS ORIGIN
P3
STEP 6:
TENTATIVE SNAP to the opposite corner of the flap at P3 and <datapoint> to ACCEPT to define the
ACS X-AXIS
P4
STEP 7:
TENTATIVE SNAP to the opposite corner of the flap at P4
and
<data-point> to ACCEPT to
define the
ACS Y-AXIS
The AccuDraw Compass should now be lined up with the flap.
Complete the command as in the previous exercise.
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More 3D…..
Let’s try another 3D exercise.
We are going to add 3D CYLINDERS to the surfaces as shown in the drawing. These cylinders will be
2 units in LENGTH…with a RADIUS of .25 units
This is sooooo easy…you won’t believe it until you’ve done it!
STEP 1:
STEP 2:
Turn ON the
3D PRIMITIVES toolbar
STEP 3:
Select the CYLINDERS command
Using the techniques you learned in the last exercise duplicate the drawing shown above…it you want to
really test yourself….be sure to CENTER them on each surface.
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That's probably more than I have time for….but hopefully not
more that you wanted to know!
Thank you for your time
Hope you enjoyed the session!
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