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BrushType4

BrushType4

Western Thunderer
Len, I don't exactly know what you are asking re the rivet detail. Are you looking for a template created in qcad and then laser cut or something else?
 
adrian

adrian

Flying Squad
Sorry - I know you had asked earlier - I keep getting sidetracked.:oops:

Not had time to make a video but a couple of screenshots should help as once you find the options it's not that difficult.

Step 1 : Save your drawing as a new file, I keep my original drawing separate in case further modifications are required. I then add "_scaled" on to the end of the file name so that I know this is the scaled version. Plus if it goes wrong we can go back and copy the original again.

Step 2: Select all entities - i.e. drawings

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Step 3: Scale the drawing via the modify menu
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Step 4 : Set the focus point by just clicking on one corner of your drawing. This pops up the following dialog.
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The full Factor x is not visible but in that box I have entered
7/(12*25.4)
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If you have done your original drawing at full scale i.e. 12":1ft then to scale to 7mm then we have to divide by 1ft in mm i.e. (12*25.4) and then multiply by 7. Press the ok box and then your drawing is now at 7mm:1ft.

Deselect all entities and then save the file again as it is done.

I hope that helps.

Adrian
 
Len Cattley

Len Cattley

Western Thunderer
Len, I don't exactly know what you are asking re the rivet detail. Are you looking for a template created in qcad and then laser cut or something else?
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I was asking if you new how to make a Qcad template to make a long row of rivets for side of tanks, not for laser cutting.

Thanks Adrian.

Len
 
Dan Randall

Dan Randall

Western Thunderer
Len Cattley said:
I was asking if you new how to make a Qcad template to make a long row of rivets for side of tanks, not for laser cutting.

Thanks Adrian.

Len
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Oddly enough Len, I did a long row of rivets in TurboCAD last night - I selected the rivet I'd drawn, then using the "Linear Copy" command, I specified the distance between rivets (pitch) and the number of copies (which in TurboCAD includes the original selected object), hit return and voila, job done!

There may well be a similar option in Qcad.


Regards

Dan
 
BrushType4

BrushType4

Western Thunderer
Len Cattley said:
I was asking if you new how to make a Qcad template to make a long row of rivets for side of tanks, not for laser cutting.

Thanks Adrian.

Len
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Len, if you look at Adrian's post #62, he has explained the process that would also be used to repeat a row of rivets.

So draw the first couple of rivets spaced correctly apart and then use the multiple copy feature to repeat across.

If you are looking to place rivets in a circle, then you can use the process Adrian has explained in his arch explanation. I think there is an easier way though. I will have a think.

Initially my approach would be to draw marking up lines where the rivets are to be placed on a separate layer. Next draw a few of my rivets on a new layer with the correct spacing, then use the multiple copy feature repeat the rivets on the lines. Once done, you can either delete the marking up lines or leave as required.

I'll try and put together something later today to explain visually.

Edit. I think what I'm explaining is similar to what Dan is able to do in TurboCad.
 
Len Cattley

Len Cattley

Western Thunderer
Thanks Dan and Phil, I have downloaded TurboCad from the link that Steph posted, it is quite different from Qcad so with have to try and learn how to do it.
Len
 
adrian

adrian

Flying Squad
alcazar said:
And are there any tutorials?
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For what?
QCAD - see the start of the thread. I have a couple of more videos to upload - as soon as I have time to process them.

Any of the options given above will be more than suitable for the work we want to do. I tried Draftsight but didn't find it that intuitive, QCAD matched more like I wanted to work, more in tune with the technical drawing I used to do at college.

The only thing I would say is pick one and stick with it rather than flitting from one to another. Each has a slightly different way of working, commands, menus etc. It will take a little time to get up to speed with any package so best to only do it once. Each drawing package will have their own community and forum area where you can ask questions or browse for answers.
 
Len Cattley

Len Cattley

Western Thunderer
I see that PPD have changed their layout on there website now you need to do your etchings in black and white and show top and bottom of your etchings. Something else to learn now :-(

Len
 
Dan Randall

Dan Randall

Western Thunderer
Len Cattley said:
Hi Dan, as a newcomer how do you do it?
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Hi Len

I'm working several nights of overtime this week, so between working and sleeping, there's not much spare time.

I'll try and cobble together a brief description of what works for me later in the week, so please bear with me.


Regards

Dan
 
BrushType4

BrushType4

Western Thunderer
Len, if you have the pro version then it's quite easy;

Select the line so it's highlighted.
Then select the ruler tools
Then select the icon that looks a bit like a Z
The length of the selected line will appear in the comand line panel.
 
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