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Topic: Software help please
Posted By: Bud
Subject: Software help please
Date 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.


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Posted By: John Connor
Date 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?


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Posted By: John Connor
Date 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.?


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Posted By: Bud
Date 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.

Posted By: John Connor
Date 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.


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"Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance."

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Posted By: Bud
Date 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.

Posted By: John Connor
Date 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. 


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