CAD Forum discussion (EN) : Software help please https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:28:18 +0000 Thu, 07 Jul 2016 17:34:15 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11892 <![CDATA[CAD Forum discussion (EN)]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ <![CDATA[Software help please : If the wall outline is a closed...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11892&PID=32192&title=software-help-please#32192 Author: John Connor
Subject: 11892
Posted: 07.Jul.2016 at 17:34

If the wall outline is a closed polyline then use the Extrude command.  If it isn't then use the PressPull command. 
]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2016 17:34:15 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11892&PID=32192&title=software-help-please#32192 <![CDATA[Software help please : Yes tried that, what I am actually...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11892&PID=32191&title=software-help-please#32191 Author: Bud
Subject: 11892
Posted: 07.Jul.2016 at 16:38

Yes tried that, what I am actually trying to do is convert an existing wall outline in to a solid wall. From memory in Solid Works you can do this. We don't use SW where I currently work. So an AutoCAD option is what I am after. Thanks for your input, I will persevere.]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2016 16:38:37 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11892&PID=32191&title=software-help-please#32191 <![CDATA[Software help please : OK...did you look at the command...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11892&PID=32183&title=software-help-please#32183 Author: John Connor
Subject: 11892
Posted: 06.Jul.2016 at 11:28

OK...did you look at the command line when you were using the POLYSOLID command and not notice the HEIGHT option?

You can't see this "height" unless you are using one of the four standard isometric views.  Looking at a drawing from a top down view while using the POLYSOLID command will give you the impression you are drawing a set of 2D parallel lines.


Edited by John Connor - 06.Jul.2016 at 11:51]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2016 11:28:18 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11892&PID=32183&title=software-help-please#32183 <![CDATA[Software help please : We use standard heights for...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11892&PID=32182&title=software-help-please#32182 Author: Bud
Subject: 11892
Posted: 06.Jul.2016 at 09:31

We use standard heights for disabled use but rely on sub contractors for most other spacing's. We do state on some high level outlets a, from floor level height, 1.7Mt AFFL as an example.
From my original question I downloaded a free trial of Architecture at home. The polysolid command seemed only to want to create a wall from scratch. I drew a quick polyline wall section in 2D but when I tried to then use the polysolid to create some height the cursor disappeared. Will keep at it though.
]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2016 09:31:40 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11892&PID=32182&title=software-help-please#32182 <![CDATA[Software help please : Another question.Doesn&#039;t...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11892&PID=32179&title=software-help-please#32179 Author: John Connor
Subject: 11892
Posted: 05.Jul.2016 at 16:20

Another question.

Doesn't the national electrical code more or less dictate some of that information such as how high up a switch or an outlet must be, spacing of outlets, distance from door jamb to switches, etc.?
]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2016 16:20:22 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11892&PID=32179&title=software-help-please#32179 <![CDATA[Software help please : I don&#039;t see why not but aren&#039;t...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11892&PID=32173&title=software-help-please#32173 Author: John Connor
Subject: 11892
Posted: 04.Jul.2016 at 16:12

I don't see why not but aren't those objects shown better on a 2D electrical plan?
]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2016 16:12:26 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11892&PID=32173&title=software-help-please#32173 <![CDATA[Software help please : I use AutoCAD Lt2017 but need...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11892&PID=32172&title=software-help-please#32172 Author: Bud
Subject: 11892
Posted: 04.Jul.2016 at 15:15

I use AutoCAD Lt 2017 but need to start to show basic walls, was wondering if AutoCAD Architecture would allow me to create walls using the polysolid command ?. From this I could show a 3D view of where sockets, switches and the like are located visually rather than from a text note.]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2016 15:15:29 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11892&PID=32172&title=software-help-please#32172