TurboCAD 20

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Anybody out there, conversant with the above CAD system. please?

Having used Autocad for the last 20 years, I`m a bit set in my ways

Question…….Where is erase?

Question…….Is there an OFFSET feature?

That`ll do for starters, thank you

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

I have a few questions

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Bob

I didn't know that you had bought a decent Cad system.

In answer to your question I run TurboCad 19 Pro Platinum and so most of the features on your version should be similar to mine.

For example the erase feature (from which I presume you mean cut / remove) is an icon showing a pair of scissors, simply highlight the item or items that you wish to erase and press the scissors.

As for the offset feature I cant help as I have never used it.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

That is a stroke of luck, Paul

There are Tuition demos with the program, but I'm looking for answers to specific questions at the moment

There must be an erase feature?….Surely?

Next question….I need Ortho at all times….How do I achieve this?

I can only assume, that the useful features I'm looking for are an Autocad copywrite?

It would make a nice feature, for you to create a thread on TurboCAD training, Paul and bring enlightenment to the members?

Note to Newbies….Drawing gadgets and mechanisms on Cad is a pure delight and is not difficult at all

The program costs £80.00 at the moment….And that's cheap!….Autocad costs £900!

Think about it, you chaps?

Bob

Bob

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

Bob

Where can you buy a legal copy of AutoCAD for £900, please? Autodesk's current price is £4100. Even LT is over a grand.

Dave M

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

I just spotted the price as I was surfing about, but I didn't take much notice of it………No idea where it was

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

I'm afraid that your faith in my ability to teach this subject is woefully misplaced however there are tutorials built into the software and many lessons have been posted on YouTube where people can work at their own pace.

Paul

[Barry GibsonParticipant @barrygibson15259]

On my version of TurboCAD to delete something I select it and press delete on my keyboard. The offset is in the modify section. I click on 'sketch' on the top right hand side of the screen and then on modify. You can select ortho in snap modes , I don't use it so it may not be what you want. Sorry if I'm not too technical but I'm self taught and only know what I need to know.

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you, Barry for your reply

I'll have a look into that.

Why don't you use Ortho?….I would have thought that was essential on every drawing?

Bob

[Barry GibsonParticipant @barrygibson15259]

I find I can do what I need to by using the length and angle boxes on the lower left of the screen. The perils of being self taught I suppose. I started with Delta CAD and graduated to TurboCAD. I've worked out how to do what I want to and never really bothered going any further.

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

How do I insert a dimension in the box on the bottom LH side….For radius etc?

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

Select the circle icon in the drawing tools and then the radius dialogue box will open in the lower left hand corner.

Hope this helps

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

I`m now looking for a " MOVE " symbol, please

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob
That would depend upon what you want to move, a line, circle, part of a drawing, a full drawing or a drawing file.
Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

I want to move small subassembly

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob
When moving sections of a drawing I first copy the area that I wish to move by using the rubber stamp facility (right click and track down) and placing the copy away from the work area where I can check it before highlighting the entire part and dragging it to the new location.
Only when I am happy with the move will I go back and delete the original location.
However if you are satisfied that the subassembly is OK to move without checking then simply highlight the entire piece that you wish to move and drag it to the new location.
Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thanks Paul

The Brutus motor is RE700

70mm O/L X 36.6 dia

Shaft is 1/8" x 13 long

C/L to base is 23mm

So it will fit ok

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob
I admire your optimism but if they fit without any mods…..I will eat my pie.
Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

So it did fit, Paul…….Thanks to you selecting a special small size MFA700 motor!

I would have preferred a chunky MFA 850BB and lower the bottom locally?…….Kinky, I know, but it gets that shaft down low!

Making progress with the CAD now…..Drawn two views of a motor with dimensions and printed it off

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

I enjoyed my cheese pie

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