AutoCAD 2010/2011/2012 DWG Format

[#1]

Hi

I just downloaded AutoCad so I am very unfamiliar with it but I do need so help witha particular problem.  I need to be able to import the airfoil geometry of a NACA 2412 airfoil.  I know how to get the XY coordinates but I don't know how to import these points (as a .txt file?) into ACAD.  What function would I use?  Spline?  If so how do I get it to draw all the points I have?  I need to then extrude the shape to be able to mill airfoil sections...that part I can figure out....just need to import the points to get a nice curve.

Thanks for any (and quick ) help!

[#2]

Very easy.

Open that .txt file, highlight the coordinates and CTRL+C

Go to autocad, type in Spline or Pline command, when it prompts for first point, right click and Paste.

[#3]

Very easy.

Open that .txt file, highlight the coordinates and CTRL+C

Go to autocad, type in Spline or Pline command, when it prompts for first point, right click and Paste.

[#4]

Ok, got it to plot  a good looking airfoil.  Is there a way to scale the airfoil?  Right now it is at an inch long, I'd like it to go to 6 inches while keeping the same shape - is this even possible since I input discrete numbers for each point on the curves?

[#5]

Snap a picture or attach your drawing here, I don't want to lead you the wrong way.

[#6]

i am attaching the coordinates file ......please tell me how to draw in cad with correct dimensions 

[#7]

this is diagram of airfoil.

[#8]

Put texts in the correct format as shown, then command SPLINE, when it prompts for starting point, Paste the texts in.

[#9]

+1, and my 2 cents

[#10]

Hi, 

I am in the same situation as the previous post. I have created my airfoil, but I would like to set it to 160 cm, How do I resize the object to scale this new dimension. 

I have the image I created in order to understand where I am at currently. 

Regards, 

JM

[#11]

Hi again, also, when I try to do to a dimension, I can do it for just about anuthing, but not for a Spline, like the airfoil, How do I manage that also?

Thank you all in advance, 

JM