Templates
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Topic: Templates
Posted By: stephenr
Subject: Templates
Date Posted: 05.Nov.2014 at 17:31
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I have various sheet templates in both .DWT and .DWG format. In both formats the sheets look fine; however, when I bring the (.dwg) template into another drawing by means of the layout tab, the type-written elements on the sheet lose all of their formatting. The drawn element - the sheet size - appears OK. Any idea what might be causing the hiccup? Regards ------------- stephen richter |
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Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 05.Nov.2014 at 18:06
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What is a "type-written element"? Is it Text or MText or is it something you created in MS Word then cut and pasted into the drawing? ------------- "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>> |
Posted By: stephenr
Date Posted: 05.Nov.2014 at 18:07
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It was MText ------------- stephen richter |
Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 05.Nov.2014 at 18:25
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I cannot come up with a reasonable explanation for why that should happen or even how it could happen. My quick test did not encounter any such problem. I created the text in model space using MText then did a copy/paste to a layout in a totally different drawing. All formatting was retained. Attach a copy of the text, or portion thereof, you are having problems with to your next post. ------------- "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>> |
Posted By: stephenr
Date Posted: 05.Nov.2014 at 19:12
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Thanks John, I think I've probably made some mistake in setting up the whole template and not just the text element. I'd copied it from another and then scaled up from A3 to A2 and A1, although I'm having probs with all of them. I'm going to start again and see what happens. Thanks anyway Stephen ------------- stephen richter |
Posted By: stephenr
Date Posted: 05.Nov.2014 at 21:44
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One other thing that I have noticed is that the A3 template, which perfectly scale at 420x297 in the template, is reading 42000x29700 in the drawing that I am bringing it in to. What on earth have I done wrong? Stephen ------------- stephen richter |
Posted By: stephenr
Date Posted: 05.Nov.2014 at 22:28
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One other thing that I have noticed is that the A3 template, which perfectly scale at 420x297 in the template, is reading 42000x297000 in the drawing that I am bringing it in to. What on earth have I done wrong? The attached screenshots show: 1. The pagesetup manager seems to be uncontrollable - set at 1:1000 despite me constantly setting it to 1:1. Is this causing the above problem. 2. Shows the page as I want it - sorry about the resolution 3. Shows the page as it's coming in to the drawing tab. Stephen uploads/386289/Screenshot_3.pdf" rel="nofollow - uploads/386289/Screenshot_3.pdf ------------- stephen richter |
Posted By: Kent Cooper
Date Posted: 05.Nov.2014 at 22:46
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stephenr wrote:Posted By: stephenr
Date Posted: 06.Nov.2014 at 11:12
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Thank you Kent. As noted, I am using the (layout?) tabs adjacent to the Model tab. I right click and select 'From Template'. There are pre-existing blocks sharing the same name in other tabs, where an older template drawing sheet exists, but the message I get when bringing the new template in to a new tab is that the 'duplicate blocks' are ignored - and I have proved that that is true by deleting and purging those blocks from the older drawing sheets before bringing in the new template - I still get the same distorted effect but without getting the message about duplicate blocks. As you will see, I am now realising that there is a seconday/supplementary problem, in that I cannot seem to get my Template page set-up to register anything other than a scale of 1:1000 - no matter how often I set it back to 1:1 it reverts to 1000. What is the over-ride on this? It seems to be what is causing the template to come in to my drawing at the size I described rather than a standard A3 as it is in my template drawing; whether it is also causing the distortion of my MText I don't know. Most peculiar. Stephen ------------- stephen richter |
Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 07.Nov.2014 at 11:27
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How about we cut directly to the chase? Attach a copy of the drawing (DWG file) to your next post so we can look at it ourselves. I think that would be the best option here. ------------- "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>> |
Posted By: walwayne66
Date Posted: 08.Nov.2014 at 14:34
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Hello guys. I'm sure I'm in the wrong section here but please bare with me. I'm new and need a little help here. I'm looking for HVAC ductwork fitting blocks. I searched the blocks however I'm only looking for the basic blocks. Short and long radius 90's. T-fittings, elbows both square and round. 2d files only right now. Can someone help me out? Thanks guys. ------------- B. Walker |
Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 09.Nov.2014 at 20:06
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It usually isn't good form to hijack a thread of another forum member by appending your own, unrelated, question to it. I see your Profile lists Dradftsight as the program you are using. You do know that for the most part this is an AutoCAD forum don't you? Did you post your question at the Draftsight forum too? Blocks of all types can be found via a search of the Internet. All you need do is use good search criteria. ------------- "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>> |
Posted By: walwayne66
Date Posted: 09.Nov.2014 at 20:30
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Thanks. And I'm sorry. Very new to all of this. Just was asking for help. Did not intend to offend or be out of hand. Just a newbie looking for a helping hand. Thanks for your help and your response. ------------- B. Walker |
Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 10.Nov.2014 at 11:31
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Did you find the blocks you were looking for? Click on the link below. http://partnerproducts.autodesk.com/catalog/category.asp?category=1228 It will take you to the AutoDesk Partner Products and Services website. Look for #4020 HVAC-Lib. A library of HVAC blocks can be purchased for $75 U.S. Pretty reasonable price if you ask me. The blocks should work in Draftsight too. Did you look here at the CADforum under the category Piping, P&ID > HVAC? Here's another website.... http://www.cadcorner.ca/cadblocks/hvacblocks.php And one last one... http://www.cadblocksfree.com/index.php?id=97 A little effort goes a long way. ------------- "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>> |
Posted By: walwayne66
Date Posted: 11.Nov.2014 at 13:52
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Thank you. This was very helpful. ------------- B. Walker |