(Noob asks): drawing axis doesnt change w/ view?
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Topic: (Noob asks): drawing axis doesnt change w/ view?
Posted By: khlumps
Subject: (Noob asks): drawing axis doesnt change w/ view?
Date Posted: 07.Jul.2015 at 05:30
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i used to use autocad 2007, and in 3D, when i use top view; it draws in xy. when in to front view it draws in xz. when i use autocad 2015, it draws in xy no matter what view i switch it to. what gives? also, any references that covers basic FAQ like this?
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Posted By: philippe JOSEPH
Date Posted: 07.Jul.2015 at 07:24
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Hello khlumps, yes when you switch to one of the 6 basic viewpoints ( front , rear , top , etc... ) your UCS will change automatically and it's some kind of a help.
If you don't want this you will have to set a new the UCS to World.
You can even inactivate the Z direction if you want to draw in 3D with a 2D point of view.
For 3D work I recommand :
http://www.cadtutor.net/tutorials/" rel="nofollow - http://www.cadtutor.net/tutorials/ ( or others ) |
Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 07.Jul.2015 at 12:11
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You may have the Dynamic UCS enabled. It can be disabled via a button in the Task Bar at the bottom of your screen. ------------- "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: khlumps
Date Posted: 07.Jul.2015 at 15:29
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@phillip, that's what i want, for the drawing to align to plane i'm working on. it's not happening, it stays on xy, no matter what plane i move to. @john, i tried turning dynamic UCS on and off, still doesnt work
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Posted By: philippe JOSEPH
Date Posted: 07.Jul.2015 at 16:20
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Hello again khlumps, you said : that's what I want and I will supose that what you want is to work in a 2D view on a 3D file and be sure to work in the X , Y plan.
So you go to : OPTIONS , Drafting , Object Snap Options and clic on Replace Z value with current elevation.
Then you will only work in your current X , Y plan with no risks to grip at a no good elevation.
Be sure to clic that option off when working in an other view and plan.
Please tell us if this helped or not.
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Posted By: khlumps
Date Posted: 08.Jul.2015 at 04:31
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Thanks for answering so quickly. I think you misunderstand, i'm sorry if i was not clear. 1) I want to work in a 2D plane in 3D (you answered this, thank you :D) 2) I don't want to work in xy only, I want to work in xz, yz. I want the plane where i draw to change depending on my view, at the moment it is stuck on xy, i want to change that. :D
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Posted By: philippe JOSEPH
Date Posted: 08.Jul.2015 at 10:44
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Hello again khlumps, the method that I gave to you works when you are in a 2D view only.
If you want to work in a 3D view you can draw lines in the 3 directions with your AutoCAD 2015 but it's OK with otho ON.
If you want to change the X , Y plan in wich you work you will have to set a new UCS if your work is not a 3D sketch.
You can set a new UCS with 3 points defining a plan for example ( command UCS , 3 ( points ) ).
Are you OK with all the UCS command options ?
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Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 08.Jul.2015 at 11:27
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You have two options. 1. Change the orientation of your UCS manually. 2. Utilize the Dynamic UCS feature. There is no magic button. ------------- "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: khlumps
Date Posted: 08.Jul.2015 at 23:08
Neither of these are working, that's the problem
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John Connor wrote:Posted By: khlumps
Date Posted: 08.Jul.2015 at 23:12
I'm familiar with new UCS, it doesnt change, i start at Top View, let's say i draw a circle, the radius, is along xy when i change to Front View, and draw a circle, the radius is still drawn along xy, with Dynamic UCS, on or off
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Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 09.Jul.2015 at 00:57
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You might want to either buy a book or look in AutoCAD Help. ------------- "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: John Connor
Date Posted: 10.Jul.2015 at 11:32
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Upload a copy of the drawing to this website or make it available through Dropbox. Someone will take a look at it and suggest a solution to your problem. ------------- "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: philippe JOSEPH
Date Posted: 10.Jul.2015 at 15:51
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Posted By: SEANT
Date Posted: 12.Jul.2015 at 12:15
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Is the problem that the Restore Ortho setting has been set to "No"? The this Autodesk Screencast - At first, I have the restore Ortho set to "no", Then I re-set it to yes to get the "out of the box" default: http://autode.sk/1RrcNJ6" rel="nofollow - http://autode.sk/1RrcNJ6
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Posted By: SEANT
Date Posted: 12.Jul.2015 at 12:36
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Is the problem that the Restore Ortho setting . . . . http://%5b/QUOTE" rel="nofollow - [/QUOTE ]
or, more specifically, the UCSORTHO system variable.
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