SoftList will calculate the necessary starter strip, J-molding, drip cap, and outside and inside corners, You can also go into the wall/edit list and turn on and off individual items to be counted in SoftList. Each material can be given an individual "fudge" factor and/or a global percentage can be used. To count the nails you would have to create a new formula in Softlist based on the recomended nailing pattern.īill - For AutoCAD I think the single best productivity tool is a basic understanding of lisp. (setq 2x4P1 (getpoint "\Insertion point:") Most have 10 different variations, I've just posted sample code: (Besides a well thought out drafting system) Here are some of my favorites. (I've mapped "c" to call this lisp in my acad.pgp) (command "rectangle" 2x4P1 - always copy multiple, just esc to quit. Layer visibility toggle - Test layer _kw-s11. (defun C:11() Toggles section 11 layers on or off If it is off, turn it and all layers with _kw-s11 in the name on. Whenever I deal with skewed geometry I save a UCS named "1". I use this lisp to quickly change between World and "1" If you work in 3d this lisp changes ucsbase at the same time as changing ucs. This is advantageous for using the view buttons to control view direction and to set coordinate systems at the same time.
#2X4 WOOD HATCH FOR AUTOCAD SOFTWARE#įor all it's faults, AutoCAD is the only design software I know of with multiple API's that allow the savy user to really take control of their drawing environment and process. With virtually every other product you are at the mercy of the developer to determine how you are going to work, what you are going to see and how it is going to be printed.
AutoCAD is the only one that is robust and mature enough for me. It takes a little more learning or a savy employee if you don't have the time yourself. If the thread was "I'm really frustrated with ACAD, what are my alternatives.' then it *might* be appropriate.