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AutoCAD 2014 anyone?

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Anyone using AutoCAD 2014?

Been learning it for a couple weeks now and its fairly easy (so far). Anyone have any tips on making threads?
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AR15DCM wrote:Anyone using AutoCAD 2014?

Been learning it for a couple weeks now and its fairly easy (so far). Anyone have any tips on making threads?
The only tip that I will give you is,
Use it a minimum of at least a little each day, just to keep
it fresh in your mind. Don't let it frustrate you. :wink:
Also remember the 80/20 rule. 80% of the most successful
Auto Cad Pro's only can use about 20% of it's capabilities
in there life time. It's a life time experience. :D

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I wonder if it is legal to send you a copy

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George, :shock: :roll:

Not a good idea.

That would be like burning
yourself at the stake.

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AR15DCM wrote:Anyone have any tips on making threads?
Lathe or Mill?
Actually Making or just Solid Modelling?
All threadmill manufacturers have their own applications for generating code for thread milling so you don't even need a CAM package.
If you want to make threads you don't need to model threads to cut them, most CAM software requires a few simple parameters based on the centre point of the diameter to be threaded.
If you want to model things and not make them I'm afraid I can't help - I make threads but don't have the need to model them,

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Modeled thread is just a helix path and a v profile that follows the helix. Easy to do in Solidworks. Autocad? I freaking hate Autocad!
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After scratching my head for a long time, I gave up.
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WJH wrote:Modeled thread is just a helix path and a v profile that follows the helix. Easy to do in Solidworks. Autocad? I freaking hate Autocad!
It's not that simple.

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hwboivin3 wrote:After scratching my head for a long time, I gave up.
I did too, and just use a leader note to call out thread specs. on areas needing threads :|
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Glen, would you please get rid of the bug> I have trashed 3 computer screens trying to kill that thing. :evil: :wink: :lol: I'm typing this on the 4th screen. :roll:

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What bug?
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Like this?
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