2007-03-18 10:29:01 · 9 answers · asked by a7mul 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
It needs to be drawn in autocad so as changes can be made easily and quickly. I am looking for a tool which adds an effect to a line to make it appear hand drawn.
2007-03-18 10:39:16 · update #1
For that you need a package called Auto Sketch, thats quite expensive though.
The cheaper way would be to find a plugin that could perform the same function. Websites like www.cadalog.com (or you could do a google search for cad plugins) have downloadable plugins for many such graphic add-ons.
Since most of these plugins were created in the times of AutoCAD 2000 you might not find one compatible with versions 05, 06, and 07.
If you do have a copy of an older release of autoCAD before 05 then you might get lucky in your search for a plugin.
Most of the plugins are free, so you download them, and install or follow instructions to copy the files as needed.
You would have to minimise the unneeded entities to make it easier for the software to run.
2007-03-18 15:39:37 · answer #1 · answered by abizareaf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the software is out yet, but it's called AutoDesk Impression. You can download it from Autodesk website or the link below and try it out. See the demos and you'll see what I mean. I've spend a few hours playing with it and it's somewhat promising.
What it does is allowing you substitute blocks and vector lines with styles. Also to add fill.
Alternative to this is to import your CAD drawings into vector manipulating software like Illustrator where you can play with the lines and converting them to a sketchy looking lines. Note that I said "vector" because once your drawing turn into a raster image it'll be impossible to work with each line or object on your drawing.
Since you said you wanted to be able to make quick changes, I would recommend the Autodesk Impression.
2007-03-20 13:48:27 · answer #2 · answered by Cie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that the best you'll be able to do is to make sure that your line weights vary and use a text font called "handlet". There are other text fonts that look like hand lettering. You can make your line weights vary by either adjusting your plotter/printer setting to plot line weights by color or by using polylines with varying widths. I would never want my dwg's to look hand drawn; our clients pay a lot for our technology. If they get something that looks hand drawn, I'm sure that they would dispute the price of the product.
2007-03-19 02:51:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can get the drawing as a .BMP, or .jpg you could process it with a package from Corel called "Art Dabbler" It's really for applying a artistic effect to a photo, but I think it has a sketch option. You wouldn't want too much detail though.
2007-03-18 22:22:18 · answer #4 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-01 06:10:55 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Print it out, and draw it by hand. It will bear a remarkable resemblance to hand-drawn.
2007-03-18 10:51:13 · answer #6 · answered by poorcocoboiboi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why...?
I guess you could do it in Autocad, then trace the print out on a new bit of paper...
2007-03-18 10:32:11 · answer #7 · answered by DizzyDream 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose you could save it as a .WMF or .BMP file, load it into a photo editor and apply some graphical effects to get the result you want.
2007-03-18 11:10:28 · answer #8 · answered by Jellicoe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Draw it on paper and scan it into Cad, or if you are good in MS Paint, you could import from a saved doc.
2007-03-18 10:37:06 · answer #9 · answered by Christian Soldier 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"format" comes upon setting up Sketchup. Draw form in Sketchup, use section to view the floor plan and finally insert it in format with your identify Block. purely examine the documentation for this technique. element to start-> All courses->Google Sketchup X->format
2016-12-15 03:07:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋