Hi Guys
After posting a previous tutorial re- creating a new folder in QCAD 3 - see here:
http://www.ribbonsoft.com/rsforum/viewt ... =32&t=1912
I thought it may be useful to share another related mini tutorial (revised) I did for work colleagues - how to create a new block in QCAD 3. See attached:
*Attachment moved to QCAD 3.0 Tips and Tutorials forum
How to create a new block in QCAD 3 (revised) tutorial
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How to create a new block in QCAD 3 (revised) tutorial
Last edited by Clive on Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:55 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Re: How to create a new block in QCAD 3 - mini tutorial
Hi Clive,
I like your "Mini Tutorials" and maybe Andrew like to consider a special Rubric in this Forum to share something like that in only one Place . Sort of "User to User".
How ever - in this case I like to consider that this tutorial should be called "How I create a Library Item" and not just a Block.
A normal Block belongs only to the particular drawing. The goal is to us it only in this drawing or maybe in a limited form to use it via Paste© in other opened drawings.
A library Item is considered to be used in many Drawings for Standardization or just to do the work once for a recurring (boring) task. (Who likes really to draw every day 30 times a Hex Bolt 6x40 just because he need it every day 30 times .... )
Library Item:
My recommendation regarding to clives explanation is to draw the considered Library Item (Maybe a Hex Bolt 6x40 ) in an empty Drawing.
Align it to the the absolute zero point what will later be your reference point.
Don't make a block out of it - that is something what QCad will do for you and an additional block brings only a confusing (for you and QCad) nesting.
Store it in the Library Folder with a meaningful Name. This name (except the suffix .dxf) will later appear in the Drawing Block List of your drawing when you use the Library Item.
Be carefully with the name - if you use this Library Item in a drawing witch has already a block with the same name - QCad will ignore the Library Idem and will use the existing Block.
Clive - please compare my experience with your Tutorial and if you agree full or partly with my way feel free to implement important variations in your Tutorial.
I'm sure - this Forum and your work colleagues will appreciate your good support.
I like your "Mini Tutorials" and maybe Andrew like to consider a special Rubric in this Forum to share something like that in only one Place . Sort of "User to User".
How ever - in this case I like to consider that this tutorial should be called "How I create a Library Item" and not just a Block.
A normal Block belongs only to the particular drawing. The goal is to us it only in this drawing or maybe in a limited form to use it via Paste© in other opened drawings.
A library Item is considered to be used in many Drawings for Standardization or just to do the work once for a recurring (boring) task. (Who likes really to draw every day 30 times a Hex Bolt 6x40 just because he need it every day 30 times .... )
Library Item:
My recommendation regarding to clives explanation is to draw the considered Library Item (Maybe a Hex Bolt 6x40 ) in an empty Drawing.
Align it to the the absolute zero point what will later be your reference point.
Don't make a block out of it - that is something what QCad will do for you and an additional block brings only a confusing (for you and QCad) nesting.
Store it in the Library Folder with a meaningful Name. This name (except the suffix .dxf) will later appear in the Drawing Block List of your drawing when you use the Library Item.
Be carefully with the name - if you use this Library Item in a drawing witch has already a block with the same name - QCad will ignore the Library Idem and will use the existing Block.
Clive - please compare my experience with your Tutorial and if you agree full or partly with my way feel free to implement important variations in your Tutorial.
I'm sure - this Forum and your work colleagues will appreciate your good support.
Re: How to create a new block in QCAD 3 (revised) tutorial
Husky
Thanks for the direction - I need it!
I know in my head what I want to say , but it doesn`t always happen in reality
I have posted another tutorial specifically for creating a new part for the library.
As regards your suggestion for having a dedicated area for 'user to user' tips, tutorials etc... I think that would be great to have.
@Andrew would this be possible?
Best
Clive
Thanks for the direction - I need it!
I know in my head what I want to say , but it doesn`t always happen in reality
I have posted another tutorial specifically for creating a new part for the library.
As regards your suggestion for having a dedicated area for 'user to user' tips, tutorials etc... I think that would be great to have.
@Andrew would this be possible?
Best
Clive
Re: How to create a new block in QCAD 3 (revised) tutorial
I've created an appropriate forum at:
viewforum.php?f=47
I've also moved your tutorial topic in there. The topic also still exists in the old place as shadow topic (I think that means it's linked).
viewforum.php?f=47
I've also moved your tutorial topic in there. The topic also still exists in the old place as shadow topic (I think that means it's linked).
Re: How to create a new block in QCAD 3 (revised) tutorial
Thanks Andrew for that - however it seems the permissions are not set for users to access this new forum to read/write etc...andrew wrote:I've created an appropriate forum at:
viewforum.php?f=47
I've also moved your tutorial topic in there. The topic also still exists in the old place as shadow topic (I think that means it's linked).
Re: How to create a new block in QCAD 3 (revised) tutorial
Permissions.. there's a 500 page book to be written about phpbb permissions. I tried to set permissions the same like for other forums.
Re: How to create a new block in QCAD 3 (revised) tutorial
Thanks for sorting out the permissions - its all OK now!andrew wrote:Permissions.. there's a 500 page book to be written about phpbb permissions. I tried to set permissions the same like for other forums.
Maybe someone will offer to write such a book about permissions for phpbb - I doubt it though.
Re: How to create a new block in QCAD 3 (revised) tutorial
Welcome in my Clubclive wrote:I know in my head what I want to say , but it doesn`t always happen in reality
@Andrew
Thanks for the appropriate Forum!