my first go at loafing. i have been trying to loft a combination of circles and squares. the problem i have is changing the planes of the objects. I keep...
Well Paul, I too am new to TurboCad and just do not know where to begin. I have experienced the same problems. Would love to purchase the training softwares ...
Try here for a start lads, http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=hr7_E5Nv6iU&feature=PlayList&p=AEBFCCB9EFAFC9AA&index=1 REGARDS. Â Clive MacDonald. ... From: The...
Use the select tool to lift or lower the entity to a different level. When the element is selected,edit the z elevation on the bottom of the screen, then press...
Here is an example: 1. start a new drawing (File -> new... from scratch). 2. open a layout template so you can see what you are doing. (Window -> Open...
Hi I just joined the group and am in need a what I hope is a simple solution to a problem that I have come across. I am using T/C 14 pro to draw up 3D models...
I have been using T/C 14 pro for doing 3D drawings for rapid prototype work and am attempting to solve a problem. I can easily draw and copy 3D rivets on a...
Hi, Hope somone can give me the title name of layout lines in a drawing. I am told to use given colors to represent them ie Green title is 'trace aid' what is...
Hi Keiran, If your ellipse is symmetrical, you would likely be able to get away with manually placing one quarter of the rivets and then mirror copying the...
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Thanks Donald I have uploaded a photo in the files section so that you can see the location of the required rivets, and so that you can better understand the ...
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Hi Keiran, I have created a very basic tutorial and attached it. It is shown in 2D but the same procedure can be done in 3D. Be forewarned that if you are...
Donald Thanks very much for going to the trouble of writing the tutorial, I did something similar to what you suggested, and it worked very well. I divided the...
I am trying to figure out how to draw then get a tool path (I have Tcad/cam V11). What I need is a 2" circle and at the edge it needs to be .200 high and in...
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... I have been trying to create such a thing for the past month, and would also love to create platters and plates using TCad 15 Pro, but just can't seem to...
I'm a TurboCAD Deluxe v14 newbie. I cannot figure out how to make an object i created snap to the grid (or anything else) when I move it. Snap works ok when...
Turbocad 14. Please does any member of the group know of a book/ course etc which will provide an easily understood way of using the 3D bit of the programme?...
Hi Phil, I specialize in creating in-depth, full project tutorials for beginners (each key stroke illustrated). Have a look at my shopping page for a variety...
... Hi, Don: I just visited your web site and noticed that you're only supporting the Windows versions of TurboCAD. I've recently bought a copy of TurboCAD Pro...
Hi Jerry, I a afraid that the PC and Mac versions of TurboCAD are completely different programs. As such, my tutorials could not be followed with the Mac...
Hey, Back when I was using Version 8, I was able to update the TCW80.ini file and enter pen widths that I needed to use frequently. Now that I have graduated...
been trying to offset a square. using the offset tool keep getting the foll message. Method run failed activex component cant create object. any idea why? ...
Here's how I would save my favorite pen widths, load you favorite template, change the pen width you use, save the template, and use it each time you start a...
Okay, I'm beginning to see I have still have much to learn. Maybe I asked the wrong question. How do I save a pen width in Version 11? I can't find the...
Hello All, I have had a similar problem in v14 Pro - I can put in any pen width I want under "properties", but I prefer to set the "properties" pen width and...
Yep, TurboCad does it all, it's the user & the learning curve. So, line widths, as many as you want, here's how; Select the line tool, open it's properties,...
Duncan! And anyone else interested. I found the answer on another TurboCad site. (Posted a couple years ago.) It's on the TCExplorer pallette. Go to the...