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Hi,
I know this has been done to death, sorry. Just searched and it came up with 7+ pages! However, a cheeky one if anyone doesn't mind. Perhaps a 10 minute task for those who know how? :-).
With CAD speed all about reducing key-strokes I reckon (hope) to reduce a door insertion from 30 key-strokes to 4 key strokes with a Lisp.
Aim
Creates a 2D Polyline of width 15mm at 90degs to the wall opening, of length as per the opening, with an arc from end of the line to the end of the opening. All on layer 'door'. Leaving door opening itself, clear.
Aim for operator use:
- 'd'
- 'start point?'
- 'end point?'
- 'side?'
If I explain the current operations, in full, then you will see what I am aiming to automate:
- F8 (ortho off)
- C (circle)
- click start of door opening
- click end of door door opening
- SN (snap-angle)
- click start of door opening
- click end of door door opening
- F8 (ortho on)
- PL (Polyline)
- click start of door opening
- click to door opener side past circle circumference (90 degs)
- T (trim)
- select newly created PL, circle and bounding line currently at the end point of the opening
- select all parts to be trimmed (end of PL) and three-quarters of the circle
- click PL
- change it's global width to 0.015 (units are already set to be metres)
- click the arc (as well as the PL)
- change both elements to layer 'Door'
I think that's it. Simple in operation but lengthy. I know that there is a better solution.
Many thanks in advance. I accept that I may be told to 'go off and learn Lisp' but, worth a try.
Thanks.
R
PS - Another one simple one. Completely different if I may ...... 🙂
Operator aim:
- press 'K'
- initiates the 3DORBITERCTR command with the snap to NOD
Currently, I have to every time, press 'k' (why 'k' I don't know) and then 'n', 'o', 'd', enter. It seems silly to have to do this EVERY time.
Thanks.
R
Solved! Go to Solution.