Question & Answers Bank

S.No. CAD Package Page No.

1 AutoCAD 2
2 Pro/ENGINEER 5
3 SolidWorks 6

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 AutoCAD
1. I face the problem in doing coloring in Autocad R.14. when the time i've
completed the coloring, the line which i've drawn previously couldn't appear or
been printed. i would like to know about the solution for that.

It is not very clear from your question the exact problem you are facing. But I assume
that you are coloring using the hatching option. You use the solid fill pattern to color
a particular area of drawing and after the hatching is complete, the lines behind the
hatching is not displayed. The solution to this problem is the DRAWORDER
command. This command is used to modify the draw order of the selected entities.
When you invoke this command, you will be prompted to select the object. Select the
hatching (coloring) and the [Above object/Under object/Front/Back]: options are
displayed. Enter Back option and the selected hatching will be sent at the back of all
the other entities.

If this is not the problem you were facing, please elaborate your problem so that I am
able to answer them properly.

2. The second is how do we determine the scale to print out the drawing we've
completed according to the paper we chosen.

In AutoCAD 14 you will have to use the Zoom XP option for setting the drawing in
Paper Space in order to take the plot of drawing based on the actual sizes. Draw the
drawing in the Model Space and take it to the paper space. Since in AutoCAD 14, the
viewport is not created automatically, create a viewport to display the drawing.
Choose Model from the Status Bar to switch to temporary Model Space. Now, enter
the command ZOOM and then enter 1XP. The current view will display your drawing
to the actual scale you have used in drawing. If the drawing is extended beyond the
current display, enter ZOOM > 0.1XP. This will reduce the size of the drawing. If the
drawing is small, increase the XP value. Please make sure that you use XP option and
not the X option of the Zoom Command. If the drawing is displayed in the viewport
using the Zoom > 1XP option, this means that the current view is to the actual scale.
However, if the drawing is displayed in the viewport using Zoom > 0.1XP option, this
means that the scale is 0.1 plotted unit = 1 actual unit, or 1 plotted = 10 actual units.
Similarly, if the drawing is displayed in the viewport using Zoom > 10XP option, this
means the scale factor is 1 plotted = 10 actual. This is how you calculate the scale
factor of the drawing in the Paper Space viewport.

Note that this scale will be actual only if you plot the drawing using the 1:1 scale
from the Scale drop-down list in the Plot dialog box. If you select another scale from
this drop-down list, that scale factor will be multiplied with the XP scale factor.

Since your second query was a very common problem faced by a number of students
all over the world, we have given an example based on this concept in our AutoCAD
2002: A Problem Solving Approach book. We generally try to include the

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 suggestions made by our students in the next update of our book. Please do not
hesitate to contact us if you have any other queries.

3. I have recently purchased the book from the local bookstore in hopes of
learning the application. I chose this particular due to its pragmatic
approach to learning, doing the exercises to hone the skills needed to
learn, or learn by application. Unfortunately, one of the exercises I do not
understand nor was I able to find the solution to the problem in the book or
on your web site. Perhaps you could direct me to the place where I can view
the solution so that I may complete the exercise with a proper
understanding. If you could assist I would greatly appreciate it. The
problem is in Chapter 1 and it is exercise 8. Thank you for you time.

The following is the solution to your query.

Command: LINE
Specify first point: 1,1
Specify next point or [Undo]: @6.186<90
Specify next point or [Undo]: @2<330
Specify next point or [Close/Undo]: @2<10
Specify next point or [Close/Undo]: @3<340
Specify next point or [Close/Undo]: @2<315
Specify next point or [Close/Undo]: @2<225
Specify next point or [Close/Undo]: @3<200
Specify next point or [Close/Undo]: @2<170
Specify next point or [Close/Undo]: @2<210
Specify next point or [Close/Undo]: Press ENTER

In case you have any other query in the book that you are using, please feel free to write
to us. We would be glad to answer your queries.

4. Can we create opaque images using AutoCAD i.e to create TGA

files as in Textures folder of AutoCAD2000 software.I want to
create a landscape image.When I used the command lslib and created
a new image I came across an option to create opaque images.

You can surely create an image using AutoCAD that can be used as a landscape image or
as a background image. The following is the procedure of creating a TGA image using
AutoCAD.

1. Create the design that you need to convert into an image and then invoke the Render
command.
2. Render the design as a file in TGA format or in any other format (not as a viewport
destination).
3. Use this file as a background image or landscape object.

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In case you are talking about a 2D image, you need to export this image as a BMP file
and use the BMP file as background or landscape object.

5. Does the hide command work in AutoCad LT?

Yes it does. To test it, create a rectangle of 6X6 size and then copy it to some distance in
Z axis direction (Eg. 0,0,2). Change the viewpoint to -1,-1,1. Next, convert both the
rectangles into regions by using the REGION command. Now, enter HIDE at the
command prompt. You will notice that the upper rectangle hides the lower rectangle.

6. Your second query is not very clear. From what I have understood, I think you
want to ask whether one can query regarding dimensions in an AutoCAD LT
2002 drawing.

The answer to this is yes. Create a 3D drawing and then align the UCS at the point where
you want to add the dimensions. After aligning the UCS, add the dimension and then list
them.

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 Pro/ENGINEER

1. In assembly, I din't understand the topic "Adding balloons to the assembly' . Can i
know ab't  balloons.

Adding balloons in an assembly drawing view is a method of adding a callout to the parts
that specify the information such as the part number. Using these balloons the designer
give numbers to the parts in an assembly and then the engineering names of these parts
are listed in the Bill of Material (BOM). So, it can be said that balloons and BOM goes
together in the drawing views of an assembly.
 
2. Can we suppress datum planes in an assembly?

Yes, we can suppress any feature in assembly. Remember that any child of that feature
will also get suppressed. The method of suppressing is the same that you use to suppress
features in the Part mode. This is discussed on Page 5-16 of the book named
Pro/ENGINEER for Designers.
 
3. Can we model a Sachet in an assembly?

Yes, we can model a pillow shaped sachet in Assembly mode.

 
4. Can we represent cotton lace which were tied through specified holes?

Tying cotton laces around the threads is not a standard engineering application. This is
generally done where the fit tolerance of the two mating components is not appropriate.
Cotton laces, paints, etc, these items add to the weight of the assembly and are called as
Bulk Items in Pro/ENGINEER.

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SolidWorks

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