How to move CAD objects up in a true Z direction
Today we are moving ducting up in 3D space. In 3D CAD there is X, Y and Z direction. The Z points up (and down). I am showing you 2 methods, the first is a traditional method by turning on Ortho mode (F8 Key or click perpendicular icon on the the bottom bar). The second…
How to easily create a virtual walkthrough of a 3D CAD/ Ducting model
Here I’m using AViCAD (CAD with Engineering tools built in) plus a 3D to PDF export tool – also included with AViCAD. The result is a interactive 3D PDF in which you can do virtual walkthroughs, print, notate and a whole more. The nice thing about PDFs is that they are portable and don’t require…
Starting a CAD drawing with a DWT Template File
A quick tip on how to start a CAD drawing, see download at cadavenue.com/dwgscale – as well see my video on DIMSCALE factors and also PAPERSPACE at https://youtu.be/n5NBgQ6O1eI More scale settings shown in the DIMSCALE table. Grab a PDF cheatsheet with 50+ common CAD commands (with video). Thanks for your feedback and support!
How to create, edit and add blocks to Tool Palette
The beginning part of this video I’ll show you how to download and save a block. To redefine a block – there is a handy tool in Mech-Q that will handle this quite effectively. To jump to how to create a Tool Palette of blocks, see: https://youtu.be/LKgXX8SXnd4?t=463 Im using AViCAD, an Acad alternative – check…
Drawing 2D Ducting Over Floor Plan (Part 2)
Today, I’m creating a 3D ducting layout over a PDF floor plan using an affordable program called Mech-Q. I’ll start by inputting Tees, Elbows, Branches, Diffusers, and Flex Ducting. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more! Related ducting tips The ducting module used in video See part one of this ducting input What is DIMSCALE…
2D Ducting Input using PDF underlay
Here is an tutorial on how to input 2D Ducting Input over a PDF drawing. By using a PDF underlay (faded or screened) of our floor plan, you can draw your duct runs over the top. This is a 2 part series (part 2 coming soon) – subscribe to be notified – lots more to…
Crash Course CAD Tutorial – Common CAD Commands
53 CAD Commands to help you learn CAD and also maneuver more easily (get more done with less key stokes too!) Download a free PDF CAD cheatsheet (for AutoCAD_is at : cadavenue.com/dwgscale) Note: The CAD program used in video is AViCAD, an affordable AutoCAD® alternative – for more see: cadavenue.com/avicad.htm
23 minute live 3D Piping Input for beginners and experts
For more about the tools used: AViCAD and Mech-Q – see cadavenue.com Mech-Q is an add-on for AutoCAD and Bricscad but is also included in AViCAD. See also cadavenue.com/basics for more starter videos.