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Introduction to

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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

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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

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Intro to AccuDraw 1

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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.

Rectangular AccuDraw (docked)

Polar AccuDraw

(Undocked)

Rectangular AccuDraw

(Undocked)

Intro to AccuDraw 2


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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!

Use the <SPACE-BAR> to toggle between RECTANGULAR and POLAR modes.

“Y” axis

“X” axis

“Y” axis

“X” axis

Rectangular Compass Polar Compass

Drawing

Plane

Indicator

Drawing

Plane

Indicator

Intro to AccuDraw 3


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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

how the “focus” of AccuDraw is in the X-axis field.

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.

Focus in X

Focus in Y

Intro to AccuDraw 4


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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 X-value.

Intro to AccuDraw 5


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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

Intro to AccuDraw 6


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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?????

Intro to AccuDraw 7


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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 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

Intro to AccuDraw 8


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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.

Intro to AccuDraw 9


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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 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.

Intro to AccuDraw 10


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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 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 X-distance of the rectangle… DO NOT issue a <data-point>

STEP 5: Drag the cursor in the Y-direction and key in 1 for the Y-distance 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 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 Auto-Focus 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 Smart Lock AccuDraw Lock Smart

Space Change Mode AccuDraw Mode

O Set Origin AccuDraw Set Origin

V View Rotation AccuDraw Rotate View

T Top Rotation AccuDraw Rotate Top

F Front Rotation AccuDraw Rotate Front 3D

S Side Rotation AccuDraw Rotate Side 3D

B Base Rotation AccuDraw Rotate Base Toggle

E Cycle Rotation AccuDraw Rotate Cycle 3D

X Lock X AccuDraw Lock X

Y Lock Y AccuDraw Lock Y

Z Lock Z AccuDraw Lock Z 3D

D Lock Distance AccuDraw Lock Distance

A Lock Angle AccuDraw Lock Angle

LI Lock Index AccuDraw Lock Index

LP Lock ACS Grid Plane AccuDraw Lock GridPlane

LA Lock ACS Plane Lock ACSContext Toggle

LS Lock ACS Plane Snap Lock Snap Construction Toggle

LZ Lock Sticky Z AccuDraw Lock StickyZ

RQ Rotate Quick AccuDraw Rotate Quick

RA Rotate ACS AccuDraw Rotate ACS

RC Rotate to Current ACS AccuDraw Rotate CurrentACS

RE Rotate Element AccuDraw Rotate Element V8i

RV Rotate View AccuDraw Rotate OrientView

RX Rotate about X AccuDraw Rotate X 3D

RY Rotate about Y AccuDraw Rotate Y 3D

RZ Rotate about Z AccuDraw Rotate Z

? Show Shortcuts AccuDraw Dialog Shortcuts

~ Bump Tool Setting AccuDraw Bump ToolSetting

GT Go to Tool Settings Dialog ToolSetting

GK Go to Keyin Dialog CmdBrowse

GS Go to Settings AccuDraw Dialog Settings

GA Get ACS AccuDraw Dialog GetACS

WA Write to ACS AccuDraw Dialog SaveACS

P Point Keyin (single) Point Keyin Single

M Point Keyin (multi) Point Keyin Multiple

I Intersect Snap Snap Intersect

N Nearest Snap Snap Nearest

C Center Snap Snap Center

K Snap Divisor AccuDraw Dialog SnapDivisor

HA AccuSnap on Hold AccuSnap on Hold

HS AccuSnap Toggle AccuSnap Toggle

HU AccuSnap Suspend

Q Quit AccuDraw 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 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: <data-point> to start the line

STEP 7: 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 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 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 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.

STEP 5: TENTATIVE SNAP to P2 and keyin /2 to divide the distance in half

STEP 6: <Data-point> to ACCEPT this location

STEP 7: Keyin a RADIUS of .25

P2



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Now let’s try the FRONT side of the cube.


STEP 2: 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.

STEP 3: TENTATIVE SNAP to P2 and keyin /2 to divide the distance in half

STEP 4: <Data-Point> to ACCEPT this location

STEP 5: Keyin a RADIUS of .25

You can do the SIDE VIEW on your own…right?



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P3

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.


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

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 <data-point> to ACCEPT to define the ACS ORIGIN

STEP 6: TENTATIVE SNAP to the opposite corner of the flap at P3 and <data-

point> to ACCEPT to define the ACS X-AXIS

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.

P2

P4

P1



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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 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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