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The New command clears the existing drawing of all entities after warning it is about to do so. |
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The Export DXF command allows you to write a DXF file to a name that you specify. (DXF files can be read by Autocad and many other programs). |
The Import DXF command allows you to read a simple DXF file into a drawing |
The Export HPGL command allows you to write an HPGL (Hewlett Packard Graphic Language) file to a filename that you specify. (HPGL files are used by many companies as a "neutral" format for archiving and plotting) |
The Import HPGL command allows you to load an HPGL/1 file into a drawing. Because of all the improvements (and work required) to improve HPGL loading in version 2.5 this command is now only available to licensed users. (However Import DXF was added to the free version). |
The Undo Last Exit command only appears if you exited your last drawing without saving. This should also appear if your system crashed (say due to a power failure). After selecting the Undo Last Exit menu the old drawing you thought you lost should reappear. |
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The Arc (Cen,Sa,Ep) command allows you to input arcs defined by the center, start angle and end point. Zero degrees is to the right of center and all other angles are calculated in counterclockwise direction. The Set Line Type command should have been issued prior to this command to assure that the proper line style is used.
Note: The Snap Commands may be used to align any of these three points to an existing entity. Also, you may need to change “snap to grid” to “none” if you are having trouble sizing your arc. |
The Arc (Sp,Mid,Ep) command allows you to input arcs defined by any three points. The first point will be the start point of the arc. The second will be the mid point to draw the arc through. The third will be the end point of the arc. The Set Line Type command should have been issued prior to this command to assure that the proper line style is used.
Note: The Snap Commands may be used to align any of these three points to an existing entity. Also, you may need to change “snap to grid” to “none” if you are having trouble sizing your arc. |
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The Arrow command is used to point to details for call-outs or labeling. CadStd makes using an arrow very easy. To control the arrow style use the Dimension Settings Leader Arrow Type.
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The B-Spline command allows you to input a series of points that describe a B-Spline. A B Spline requires at least four points. Undo backs up one vertex.
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The Circle command allows you to input circles defined by two points. The first point will be the center of the circle. The second point will be a point on the radius of the circle. The Set Line Type command should have been issued prior to this command to assure that the proper line style is used.
Note: The Snap Commands may be used to align either of these two points to an existing entity. Also, you may need to change “snap to grid” to “none” if you are having trouble sizing your circle. |
The Ellipse command allows you to input an ellipse defined by three points. The first point will be the center of the ellipse. The second point will be a point on the radius one of the ellipse. The third point will be the second radius and angle of the ellipse.
Note: The Snap Commands may be used to align any of the three points of an ellipse to an existing entity. |
The Dimension commands permits the input of horizontal vertical and diagonal dimensioning. The text dimension distances are recalculated with every change. Use the Set Dimension command to specify the number of decimal places displayed with the dimension text.
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A Radial dimension is defined from an existing arc or circle. Choose the arc or circle you want to dimension and then place the dimension text. You can control the value of the text in the Settings/Dimension dialog box.
Note: The Set Dimension command will affect the number of decimal places displayed with the dimension text. This can be changed after Radial Dimensions are created. |
An Angular dimension is defined by three points. The first is the center of the angle to be measured. The second is the start angle and location of extension line. The third is the end angle and the fourth is the text location.
Note: The Set Dimension command will affect the number of decimal places displayed with the dimension text. |
The Include File command permits you to insert existing drawings into your current drawing. This command is very useful and will save you time, especially if you have already drawn something and want to use it in a new drawing.
Note: This command inserts the complete file that already exists into the new file. |
The Line command allows you to input a series of points that describe lines. The Set Line Type command should have been issued previous to this command to assure the proper line style is used. “Undo” backs up one vertex.
Note: The Snap Commands may be used to align either the start point or vertex of a line to an existing entity. |
The Polyline command allows you to input a series of points that describe a multiple sided (poly) line. All the segments of the line are treated as a single entity. The Set Line Type command should have been issued previous to this command to assure the proper line style is used. “Undo” backs up one vertex.
Note: The Snap Commands may be used to align either the start point or vertex of a polyline to an existing entity. |
The Rectangle command is simply an extension of the line command that allows you to draw boxes while only entering two points. SEE ALSO: Draw Line & Set Line Type
Note: CadStd allows you to size a rectangle using the “X Y Edit Boxes”. In the X field type a dimension and press return. Then in the Y coordinate type a dimension and press return. SEE ALSO: Draw Line Set Line Type |
The Text command allows you to input ANSI standard text at any angle. After entering the text, an X,Y location and angle are required. The Set Text Type command should have been issued previous to this command to assure the proper text size is used.
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Settings |
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Units of Measure :
Accuracythe accuracy setting is used to define the number of digits
following the decimal point when displaying dimensioning.
ACCURACY does NOT effect in any way the precision of the data
base entities. With a dimension distance equal to 0.12345 : ACCURACY Displayed Dimension 0 0 1 0.1 2 0.12 3 0.123 4 0.1234 5 0.12345 Align Text With ArrowsThis check box determines whether the dimension text style should be aligned or non-aligned. SEE ALSO: Dimension. |
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The GRID OFFSET (Grid Offset) command allows you to offset the origin of the grid while retaining its spacing. Considering the X axis only, imagine a grid spacing of .1, the grid points would lie on positions .1, .2, .3, .4 etc. With a grid offset of .025 in the X axis the grid points would lie on positions .125, .225, .325, .425 etc. Pro Version 3.5 allows you to display the grid in three new ways : Isometric front/rear, Isometric left/right and Isometric top/bottom. |
Undo MenuThe Undo menu item is available whenever it is possible to undo a user action. |
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What's New |
Version 3.6.8 (May 2007).
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Version 3.6.7 (July 2006).
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Version 3.6.6 (May 2006).
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Version 3.6.5 (April 2006).
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Version 3.6.4 (December 2005).
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Version 3.6.3 (August 2005).
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Version 3.6.2 (June 2005).
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Version 3.6.1 (Mar 2005).
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Version 3.6.0 (Nov 2004).
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Version 3.5.9 (Feb 2004).
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Version 3.5.8 (May 2003).
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Version 3.5.7 (Mar, 2002).
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Version 3.5.6 (Nov, 2001).
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Version 3.5.5 (Sept, 2001).
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Version 3.5.4 (Sept, 2001).
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Version 3.5.3 (July, 2001).
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Version 3.5.2 (Apr, 2001).
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Version 3.5.1 (Mar, 2001).
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Version 3.5 (Oct, 2000).
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Version 3.1a (Minor fixes May 24, 2000).
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Version 3.0 and 3.1 (Feb-May 2000).
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Version 2.6 (Aug 1999). (reunification of the free and licensed version)
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Version 2.5.3 (June 1999). (Was only available to licensed users)
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Version 2.5 and 2.5.1 (Late 1998 and Early 1999). (Was only available to licensed users)
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