Help Index (Page 1 of 3) ■╔═══════════════════╦═══════════════════╗■║ PrintCADD-3D ║ Mdfy Menu ║■║ Registration ║ Vars Menu ║■║ Order Form ║ Zoom Menu ║■║ Address / Phone ║ Rdrw Menu ║■║ Menu Navigation ║ View Menu ║■║ User Input ║ Wndw Menu ║■║ Commands ║ UCS Menu ║■║ Draw Menu ║ Touchup Menu ║■║ File Menu ║ PrintEd Menu ║■║ Line Menu ║ Output Menu ║■║ Curv Menu ║ System Menu ║■║ Text Menu ║ Help Menu ║■║ Dims Menu ║ Installation ║■║ Grup Menu ║ Associated Files ║■║ Surf Menu ║ Maximums ║■║ Colr Menu ║ Tips & Techniques ║■║ Layr Menu ║ Problems/Solutions║■╚═══════════════════╩═══════════════════╝■ «Index» «PgUp» «PgDn» «Escape» $ Help Index (Page 2 of 3) ■╔═══════════════════╦═══════════════════╗■║ Future Trends ║ Reserved ║■║ Print Drivers ║ Reserved ║■║ ASCII Table ║ Reserved ║■║ Versions ║ Reserved ║■║ Disclaimer ║ Reserved ║■║ Error Codes ║ Reserved ║■║ Plotting ║ Reserved ║■║ Trademarks ║ Reserved ║■║ Addendum ║ Reserved ║■║ Reserved ║ Reserved ║■║ Reserved ║ Reserved ║■║ Reserved ║ Reserved ║■║ Reserved ║ Reserved ║■║ Reserved ║ Reserved ║■║ Reserved ║ Reserved ║■║ Reserved ║ Reserved ║■║ Reserved ║ Reserved ║■╚═══════════════════╩═══════════════════╝■ «Index» «PgUp» «PgDn» «Escape» $ Help Index (Page 3 of 3) ■╔═══════════════════╦═══════════════════╗■║ User 1, 1 ║ User 2, 1 ║■║ User 1, 2 ║ User 2, 2 ║■║ User 1, 3 ║ User 2, 3 ║■║ User 1, 4 ║ User 2, 4 ║■║ User 1, 5 ║ User 2, 5 ║■║ User 1, 6 ║ User 2, 6 ║■║ User 1, 7 ║ User 2, 7 ║■║ User 1, 8 ║ User 2, 8 ║■║ User 1, 9 ║ User 2, 9 ║■║ User 1, 10 ║ User 2, 10 ║■║ User 1, 11 ║ User 2, 11 ║■║ User 1, 12 ║ User 2, 12 ║■║ User 1, 13 ║ User 2, 13 ║■║ User 1, 14 ║ User 2, 14 ║■║ User 1, 15 ║ User 2, 15 ║■║ User 1, 16 ║ User 2, 16 ║■║ User 1, 17 ║ User 2, 17 ║■╚═══════════════════╩═══════════════════╝■ «Index» «PgUp» «PgDn» «Escape» $ About PrintCADD-3D (Pg 4) ■╔═══════════════════════════════════════╗■║ PrintCADD-3D ║■║ (C) 1991 Birdseye Enterprises Ltd. ║■╚═══════════════════════════════════════╝■ ■ PrintCADD-3D is a "Shareware" type ■software. You are granted a license to ■use this software on a trial basis. If ■you find it useful you are encouraged to ■register the software. This will allow ■the author to keep producing an improved ■product. You will also be sent a manual,■a version of the software optimized for ■your computer system and 1/2 hour of free■support. ■ To register follow the instructions on■the next few pages. ■ ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ (Index) (PgUp) (PgDn) (Escape) $ * Registration * (Pg 5) ■=========================================■ ■ When you register with Birdseye ■software you will receive a manual and ■several disks. As these disks include ■fonts and parts libraries that are being ■continually expanded and improved, the ■exact contents of the disks can not be ■explained here. ■ To determine the exact contents of ■these disks, phone Birdseye Enterprises ■Ltd. at 1-403-484-3540. ■ The following three pages contain an ■order form that may be printed by turning■to each page in turn and pressing the F3 ■key. ■ ■ ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ ■ PrintCADD-3D Order and Registration Form■=========================================■ ■PrintCADD-3D Registration Pak: ( ) ■ ■Includes: Manual, 1/2 $ 75.00 U.S. ■ hour of free ■ support and $ 85.00 Can. ■ optimized version (GST incl) ■ of PrintCADD 3-D ■ ■Optimized disk only: ( ) ■ ■Includes: One optimized $ 20.00 U.S. ■ version of ■ PrintCADD 3-D $ 25.00 Can. ■ See "Versions" (GST incl) ■ in help ■ ■-----------------------------------------■lΓ )Ä«Và┴"NlC ┴â; ⁿHQTÇ┤Ω╤pñq╞ÿ░ΘlΓ ⁿY ■LIM 4.0 ( ) 286-486 ( ) Emulator ( ) ■ ■Math Coprocessor ( ) No Optimize ( ) ■ ■-----------------------------------------■ ■Disk Size: 5.25" 360 K ( ) 1.2 Meg ( ) ■ ■ 3.5" 720 K ( ) 1.44 Meg ( ) ■ ■-----------------------------------------■ ■Payment by: Cheque ( ) Visa ( ) MC ( ) ■ ■Card #: ________________________________ ■ ■Expiry Date: Month _______ Year ________ ■ ■Signature: _____________________________ ■ ⁿVΦ@ü"┌ @ΦdΘƒzNjKH╞à{Gδ« ■-----------------------------------------■ ■Name: ____________________________■ ■Address: ____________________________■ ■City, State: ____________________________■ ■Zip Code: ____________________________■ ■Phone #: ____________________________■ ■-----------------------------------------■ ■ Postage, handling and GST included ■ ■ Please allow 4 weeks for shipping ■ ■-----------------------------------------■½@∙╞ÿ évü╞ÿ╦₧T╬&à ⁿñâJ$~gK┐@tσ£iÅ ⁿ Send Orders to: ■=========================================■ ■ Birdseye Enterprises Ltd. ■ 9610 153 Street ■ Edmonton, Alberta, Canada ■ T5P 2A3 ■ ■-----------------------------------------■ Or Phone: ■-----------------------------------------■ ■ 1-403-484-3540 ■ ■-----------------------------------------■ ■ Thankyou for your support ! ■ ■ ■-----------------------------------------■µñ┤î ╣σLΓhP₧ ñ? ⁿVΦ@Ü4½ ƒ ⁿσ DÇ₧ á₧ ⁿ┤ * Menu Navigation * (Pg 10) ■=========================================■ ■ PrintCADD-3D is controlled by several ■styles of menus as well as user specified■input in several different forms. These ■menus and types of input are discussed ■below. ■ ■-----------------------------------------■ * Main Menu * ■-----------------------------------------■ ■ This menu appears along the top of the■screen when PrintCADD-3D is first ■invoked. It consists of the selections, ■File, Edit, Output, System and Help. ■ These "Main" menu items, when selected■cause a "Drop-down" menu to appear below.■-------------> More Down <-------------■₧Pë«Qp╣&«j₧╗iüp╞Φld┐ ⁿµñΦH└·ßÜαc▄ΓÜl * Menu Navigation * (Pg 11) ■=========================================■ ■Keyboard: Press left and right arrow keys■ (,) to move to approprate ■ menu item. ■ ■Mouse : Move mouse arrow till it is ■ pointing at the appropriate ■ menu item and press the left ■ mouse button. ■ ■-----------------------------------------■ * Drop Down Menus * ■-----------------------------------------■ ■ Drop down menus appear throughout ■PrintCADD-3D and can be controlled in the■following manner. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■
Näñé@·ñ╛d, √τ╤v╬░∙÷Γùδ½ñ? ▓ñHC₧P√ΦdΘ * Menu Navigation * (Pg 12) ■=========================================■ ■Keyboard: Press letter (A-Z,a-z) to ■ advance highlight bar to next ■ menu item that starts with that■ letter. ■ ■ Press up and down arrow keys to■ advance highlight bar to ■ previous or next menu item. ■ ■ Once correct item is highlight-■ ed, press the "Enter" key to ■ invoke the selection. ■ ■Mouse : Move mouse arrow until the ■ arrow head touches the menu ■ item you wish to select. If ■-------------> More Down <-------------■9╧≤╧τ9Ö ! ! ! ≡ ■ * Menu Navigation * (Pg 13) ■=========================================■ ■ the menu item is not high- ■ lighted then pressing the left ■ mouse button will cause the ■ highlight bar to jump to the ■ selected item. If the menu ■ item is already highlighted, ■ then pressing the left mouse ■ button will invoke the item. ■ ■-----------------------------------------■ * List Menu * ■-----------------------------------------■ ■ The "List" menu is a variation of the ■"Drop Down" menu except that highlighting■the first or last item shown in the list ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ ≡├ π ■ * Menu Navigation * (Pg 14) ■=========================================■ ■box, causes the list to scroll up or down■several items. In this way items that ■are not currently visible will scroll ■into view for selection. When you are ■required to select from a list menu a ■prompt will appear on the top line ■followed by the "≈" character. ■ ■-----------------------------------------■ * Preview Menus * ■-----------------------------------------■ ■ This menu is also a variation of the ■"Drop Down" menus. The preview menu is ■divided into two sections by a horizontal■line. The top section is also divided by ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ ■ * Menu Navigation * (Pg 15) ■=========================================■ ■a line vertically but in reality acts as ■a single menu. When an item is high- ■lighted in this top section, a "preview" ■of the next set of selections appears in ■the bottom box. Selecting the highlight-■ed item causes the highlight to drop to ■the bottom section of the "Preview menu. ■You may then select the item you are ■interested in in the normal manner. If ■you wish to go back to the top section of■the menu you may press the "Escape" key ■or right mouse button and the highlight ■bar will jump back to the top section. ■Once this menu is mastered you will find ■that it provides quick access to hundreds■of commands with less chance of mistakes.■-------------> More Down <-------------■ ■ * Menu Navigation * (Pg 16) ■=========================================■ ■-----------------------------------------■ * Bracket Menus * ■-----------------------------------------■ Bracket menus appear on the top line ■of the screen with choices "bracketed" by■angle brackets (<,>). These menus work ■in the same manner as other menus but ■the left and right arrows advance the ■highlight bar to the next location. The ■"Escape" key will abort the operation or ■transport you back to the previous menu. ■The menu may also display item values. ■ In general the keyboard "Enter" key ■and the mouse left button perform the ■same duties and the "Escape" key operates■the same as the mouse right button. ■--------> End Menu Navigation <--------■ * User Input * (Pg 17) ■=========================================■ ■ In PrintCADD-3D it is necessary to ■convey numeric values, type in text and ■indicate selected points in the drawing. ■The key to the information needed at any ■time lies in the symbol that terminates ■the prompt. The following table displays ■this information. ■ ■Terminator Value required ■-----------------------------------------■Equal = : A typed in number or length ■ ■Greater > : Typed in text ■ ■At @ : A selected coordinate ■ ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * User Input * (Pg 18) ■=========================================■ ■Approx. ≈ : Select item from list menu ■ ■-----------------------------------------■ ■ When typing in lengths or coordinates ■(Rather than indicating) PrintCADD-3D is ■very versatile at parsing your input. If■you are in an imperial measurement mode ■as indicated by your selection from the ■"Units" menu item then the system can ■interpret the foot "'" sign and the ■divide "\,/" signs. This allows you to ■enter coordinates like 7' 6 7/64" , 25.2"■or 4' 6.25" and have the system interpret■it properly. If "Units" is in metric the■system will convert your metric input to ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * User Input * (Pg 19) ■=========================================■ ■inches before putting it in the drawing ■file. Similarly the system will convert ■the internal "inch" based drawing to ■metric measurement when displayed. The ■system is very flexible when parsing. ■ When the system is looking for text ■input merely type in the appropriate ■answer and you will see the text to the ■right of the ">" sign. In most instances■the text can only be a certain length so ■the system will not allow an answer ■longer than that required eg filenames ■may only be 8 characters long. When you ■have finished typing, press "Enter" to ■finish or "Escape" to abort. The mouse ■is not active in text mode. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * User Input * (Pg 20) ■=========================================■ ■ The final type of user input is assoc-■iated with the actual drawing of entities■on the screen. This mode of operation ■will be referred to as "Draw" mode. ■ "Draw" mode can be recognized both by ■the "@" symbol appearing at the end of ■the prompt and in most cases the appear- ■ance of a cursor in the current drawing ■window (Some times the last point entered■may be behind the view). You may us a ■combination of mouse and keyboard in this■mode. The keyboard is good for exact ■increments of the cursor while the mouse ■allows fast travel from one area to ■another. Note the active keys and there ■purpose in the table on the next page. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * User Input * (Pg 21) ■=========================================■ ■ Remember cursor increment is set by ■the "CursrSpac" command in "UCS" or ■"Snap" menu. "NP" means numeric keypad. ■ * "Draw" mode active key list * ■ Key Action ■-----------------------------------------■ Move cursor 1 space along UCS ■ "X" axis in positive direction ■ Move cursor 1 space along UCS ■ "X" axis in negative direction ■ Move cursor 1 space along UCS ■ "Y" axis in positive direction ■ Move cursor 1 space along UCS ■ "Y" axis in negative direction ■NP + Move cursor 1 space along UCS ■ "Z" axis in positive direction ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * User Input * (Pg 22) ■=========================================■ ■ Key Action ■-----------------------------------------■NP - Move cursor 1 space along UCS ■ "Z" axis in negative direction ■NP 7 Move cursor -1 X and +1 Y ■ ■NP 9 Move cursor +1 X and +1 Y ■ ■NP 1 Move cursor -1 X and -1 Y ■ ■NP 3 Move cursor +1 X and -1 Y ■ ■Shift Use in conjunction with previous■ keys to produce 10 times as much■ movement ie +10 X for key ■ ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * User Input * (Pg 23) ■=========================================■ ■ Key Action ■-----------------------------------------■ Enter Enters current cursor location ■ as the point prompted for ■ Escape Invokes "Draw" menu ■ ■Mouse LB Same as enter ■ ■Mouse RB Same as escape ■ ■-----------------------------------------■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■----------> End User Input <-----------■ * Commands * (Pg 24) ■=========================================■ ■ All commands within the system are ■available by following the proper menu ■path from the "Main" menu selection ■through the various intermediate menus to■the final destination. To this end a ■notational convention is used in this ■section to convey the path that you must ■take to arrive at the "Command". ■ ■ [File] Main menu item ■ {Load} Dropdown or preview menu item ■ <Exit> Bracket menu item ■ ≈List≈ List menu item ■ = Numeric user input ■ > Text user input ■ @ Draw mode user input ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * Commands * (Pg 25) ■=========================================■ ■eg [Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Curv}{3PtArc}<Cont>@ ■ ■ This means select "Edit" menu from ■main menu then "CAD/CAM" from next menu, ■"Curv" from next menu, "3ptArc" from next■menu, "Cont" from bracket menu and enter ■coordinates in draw mode. ■ At the beginning of the help on each ■menu system, terminology that is being ■applied by this menu is discussed. Also,■menus that are common to several of the ■items within the menu are discussed here.■eg. The "Snap" commands available in the■[Draw] menu always invoke the same <Snap>■identification menu so this <Snap> iden- ■tification menu is discussed first. ■-----------> End Commands <------------■ * Draw Menu * (Pg 26) ■=========================================■ ■ The "Draw" menu may be invoked at any ■time that you are being prompted for a ■point. The "Draw" menu allows "trans- ■parent" commands to be invoked while in ■the midst of defining points for the ■current object construction. It also ■allows many other ways of defining the ■point you wish to select. Many of the ■commands in this menu are very similar to■commands available through other menu ■paths. In these instances you will be ■referred to this alternate path for ■information on the command. ■ As suggested earlier the "Draw" menu ■may be invoked at any time you see a ■prompt that is followed by the "@" sign. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * Draw Menu * (Pg 27) ■=========================================■ ■You invoke the menu by pressing the ■"Escape" key or pressing the mouse right ■button. A menu will appear that allows ■selection of commands in the same way as ■all other drop down menus. If you have ■accidently pressed the wrong key, you may■press "Escape" or mouse right button to ■continue where you left off. ■ ■ [Draw] Terminology ■ ■Snap - A snap allows selection of a point■based on a mathematical relationship with■points that already exist within the ■system or drawing. ie [Draw]{MidPtSnap} ■selects the midpoint of a line segment ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ X * Draw Menu * (Pg 28) ■=========================================■ ■that already exists within the drawing. ■the snap command will actually enter the ■point into the drawing as one of the ■points prompted for. ■MoveTo - The "MoveTo" option of the snap ■commands moves the cursor to the point ■selected but does not enter this point ■into the drawing. ■ All snap commands are invoked by ■placing your cursor near the geometry ■that contains the point you are interest-■ed in and invoking the {Draw} menu. You ■then select the snap you wish to use and ■a snap entity selection menu will appear ■on the top line of the screen. ■ An object that is within aperture ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * Draw Menu * (Pg 29) ■=========================================■ ■distance of the cursor will be highlight-■ed and an oversized cursor(s) will appear■at the points used in the snap calcula- ■tion. ■ The snap menu will always offer the ■choices: ■<Snap> - Enters the point into the system■<MoveTo> - Moves cursor to this point ■<Next> - Cycles to next object within ■aperture range of the cursor ■<Exit> - Aborts snap operation ■ If this menu does not appear then ■there is no object with the criteria ■needed within aperture range of the ■cursor. See [Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Vars} ■{Aperture} ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * Draw Menu * (Pg 30) ■=========================================■ ■[Draw]{NearSnap} - Allows a snap to an ■end point of a line segment that falls ■within aperture distance of the cursor. ■If the point is the first point of a ■"Series" then the cursor must be within ■aperture distance of the point, not the ■line. See [Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Mdfy}{Delete} ■<Series>. ■ ■[Draw]{GridSnap} - Allows a snap to a ■point on the current "VisiGrid". See ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{UCS}{VisiGrid}@. ■ ■[Draw]{PerpSnap} - Allows a snap to the ■point that is the perpendicular inter- ■section between the line that is select- ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * Draw Menu * (Pg 31) ■=========================================■ ■ed and the line that would be formed by ■joining the last point entered into the ■system and the point that the snap ■calculates. This command is normally ■invoked by entering the start point of a ■line and then placing your cursor near ■the line segment you wish to snap per- ■pendicularly to, before invoking the ■command. ■ ■[Draw]{CenterSnap} - This command allows ■the user to snap to the center of a ■"surface" by placing your cursor on the ■edge of the surface and then invoking the■command. See [Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Mdfy} ■{SurfLast} commands. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * Draw Menu * (Pg 32) ■=========================================■ ■[Draw]{MidPtSnap} - This command allows ■the user to snap to the mathematical mid ■point of the line segment selected. ■ ■[Draw]{Locks}<AlongLock> - This command ■locks the cursor to a path that follows ■the direction of the selected line seg- ■ment. ■ ■[Draw]{ParallelLock} - This command locks■the cursor to a path that forms a paral- ■lel between the last point entered and ■the line segment selected. This command ■is normally invoked by entering the start■point of a line and then placing the ■cursor near the line that you wish to ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * Draw Menu * (Pg 33) ■=========================================■ ■remain parallel to before invoking the ■command. ■ ■[Draw]{Locks}<PerpLock> - This command ■allows the user to lock into a path that ■is perpendicular to the line selected. ■ ■[Draw]{Locks}<LockOff> - Aborts lock in ■effect at current time. ■ ■[Draw]{Coords}<AbsUCS> - This command ■allows the user to enter points into the ■system via coordinates. The system will ■prompt for X, Y and Z coordinates that ■are measured as absolute distances from ■the UCS origin. The system will parse ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * Draw Menu * (Pg 34) ■=========================================■ ■according to [Edit]{CAD/CAM}{UCS}{Units}.■ ■[Draw]{Coords}<RelUCS> - This command ■parses the user input as a relative off- ■set in the current UCS from the relative ■or last point. ■ ■[Draw]{Coords}<DBase> - This command ■parses the user input in terms of ■PrintCADD 3-D's internal database. ■ ■[Draw]{Coords}<PolDeg> - This command ■prompts the user for an angle in degrees ■and a distance. The angle is interpreted■according to the UCS and the distance is ■from the relative or last point. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * Draw Menu * (Pg 35) ■=========================================■ ■[Draw]{Coords}{PolRad} - The system will ■prompt for radians when interpreting the ■polar coordinate. ■ ■[Draw]{Moveto} - The first five items on ■this menu are the same as the [Draw] ■{Coords} menu except that the cursor is ■moved without entering the point. The ■<LastPt> item moves the cursor to the ■relative point while <SetRel> moves the ■relative point to the cursor position. ■ ■[Draw]{UCSAline} - This command realines ■the cursor so it falls on an exact ■increment of the current [Edit]{CAD/CAM} ■{UCS}{Units}≈ setting. This command is ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * Draw Menu * (Pg 36) ■=========================================■ ■useful when a snap command has moved the ■cursor off the UCS units grid eg. after ■snapping to the midpoint of a line the ■cursor may lie at a point 5.25, 6.5, -3.2■but since the units readout is set at ■1/2" the readout will display the point ■X= 5 1/2" Y= 6 1/2" and Z= 3" which is ■not accurate. This command will move the■cursor to 5.5, 6.5, 3 and the UCS will be■realined. See [Edit]{CAD/CAM}{UCS} ■{Units}. ■ ■[Draw]{CursrSpace} - See [Edit]{CAD/CAM} ■{UCS}{CursrSpace} ■ ■ ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * Draw Menu * (Pg 37) ■=========================================■ ■[Draw]{Zoom/Pan} - See [Edit]{CAD/CAM} ■{ZmPa} menu items. ■ ■[Draw]{Redraw} - See [Edit]{CAD/CAM} ■{Rdrw}{Redraw}. ■ ■[Draw]{UCS} - See [Edit]{CAD/CAM}{UCS} ■menu items. ■ ■[Draw]{WndwRdOut} - See [Edit]{CAD/CAM} ■{Vars}{WndwRdOut}. ■ ■[Draw]{Exit} - This command aborts the ■command in progress. This normally ■returns to the preview menu but may abort■from "Endpoint@" to "Startpoint@" prompt.■-----------> End Draw Menu <-----------■ * File Menu * (Pg 38) ■=========================================■ ■[File]{Load}{Drawing}≈ - This command ■presents a list of drawing files from ■which you may select the drawing you wish■to work with ■ ■[File]{Load}{Font}≈ - This command ■presents a list of font files from which ■you may select the font on which you wish■to work with. After selecting the font, ■the user will be asked to press the key ■that corresponds to the letter within the■font that you wish to use. ■ ■[File]{Create}{Drawing}> - This command ■allows the user to create a new drawing ■file. The user will be prompted for the ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * File Menu * (Pg 39) ■=========================================■ ■name of the drawing. The user must enter■a name 8 characters or less in length. ■The system will then append ".GVF" to the■end of the drawing name. ".GVF" is an ■abbreviation for graphics vector file. ■The system will then present a "Units" ■menu (See [Edit]{CAD/CAM}{UCS}{Units}≈) ■from which the user selects the units to ■use initially. The next prompt will set ■the limits of the drawing (See [Edit] ■{CAD/CAM}{Vars}{Limits}>). The user will■then create the drawing window (See ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Wndw}{Create}). The ■final step consists of setting the cursor■spacing (See [Edit]{CAD/CAM}{UCS} ■{CursrSpace}=). ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * File Menu * (Pg 40) ■=========================================■ ■[File]{Create}{Font} - This command ■allows the user to create a font file. A■font file is similar to a drawing file ■but has many rules that must be followed ■in order to create successfully. It is a■very good idea to get the PrintCADD-3D ■manual before attempting this feat. ■The creation prompts are identical to the■drawing creation prompts but for sake of ■consistency the font should always be ■created with a limits setting of 1" ■(See [File]{Create}{Drawing}>). Their ■are two additional prompts when creating ■a font. The first prompt requests the ■amount of storage required for each ■letter in the file. The number entered ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * File Menu * (Pg 41) ■=========================================■ ■as a reply to this prompt will reserve ■that space in words (two bytes) for each ■letter in the font. Each letter requires■a minimum overhead of approximately 100 ■words so valid numbers would range from ■200 up. The more space that is reserved ■the more complex the font can be. As ■there is no error generated if one letter■overflows into the area reserved for the ■next letter and doing so can destroy the ■file, it is best to allocate more storage■than may be necessary rather than less. ■The second additional prompt asks for the■ number of characters in the font. In ■most cases "96" is the number to type in ■at this prompt. When you have finished ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * File Menu * (Pg 42) ■=========================================■ ■answering these prompts the system sets ■the character being edited to the "Space"■character (Spacebar). This character has■a special meaning to the system - it sets■the spacing characteristics of the font. ■The user must draw a rectangle (See ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Line}{Rectangle}) in the ■filespace associated with the "Spacebar" ■character. If the "Limits" have been set■to 1" then the rectangle should be 1" by ■1". Use the [File]{Load}{Font}> command ■to edit other characters. This command ■has another use as well - it is used to ■create "Parts" (See [Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Surf}■{Surf Part}). The "part" file is a two ■character font file that consists of the ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * File Menu * (Pg 43) ■=========================================■ ■"Spacebar" character and the "!" (excla- ■mation mark) character. As their is only■one true character in this font and that ■character can not overflow into another ■characters space the system only requires■a space of 120 for a part no matter what ■the size. After creating and editing the■part it must be renamed with an extension■of ".SRF". This allows the system to see■it as a part. All fonts and parts are ■two dimensional in nature and should be ■drawn so that they do not extrude into ■3-D space. Although they are 2-D in ■nature they may be oriented in 3-D space ■when brought into the drawing and may be ■extruded into 3-d space as well. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * File Menu * (Pg 44) ■=========================================■ ■[File]{DOSComs}<Directory><Cont> - This ■command will display a list of files ■according to the settings of the <Mask> ■and <Directories> commands described ■next ■ ■[File]{DOSComs}<Directory><Mask> - Allows■the user to set a mask with DOS wildcard ■selection criteria. (See DOS manual) ■ ■[File]{DOSComs}<Directory><Directory>> - ■The user will be prompted for the direct-■ory to be searched for files. ■ ■[File]{DOSComs}<Copy>> - The user will be■prompted for the name of the file to be ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * File Menu * (Pg 45) ■=========================================■ ■copied and the pathname that it is to be ■copied to. (See DOS manual) ■ ■[File]{DOSComs}<Delete> - PrintCAD-3D ■will prompt for the name of the file to ■delete. ■ ■[File]{DOSComs}<Mkdir> - The system will ■prompt the user for the pathname of the ■directory to create. ■ ■[File]{DOSComs}<Diskspace> - PrintCADD-3D■will display the amount of diskspace left■on the drive that the current drawing ■file resides on. ■ ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * File Menu * (Pg 46) ■=========================================■ ■[File]{DOSComs}<Memleft> - "Memory =" ■should be higher than 40000. ■ ■[File]{Purge} - This command frees up the■filespace associated with deleted ■entities within the drawing file. The ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Grup}{Delete}@ command ■marks entities as being deleted but does ■not free up the file space that they ■used. ■ ■[File]{Quit} - This command exits from ■PrintCADD-3D back to DOS. The user will ■be asked if they really wish to quit. If ■the [System]{Optimize} command has been ■set, you may abort the current edits. ■-----------> End File Menu <-----------■ * Line Menu * (Pg 47) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Line}{Line} - This com- ■mand prompts for a start point and the ■end point of a line segment. The system ■will continue to prompt for an end point ■and build line segments between the last ■point entered and current point until ■{Exit} is selected from the {Draw} menu. ■The system will then prompt for a start ■point again and {Exit} must be selected ■once again to return to the {CAD/CAM} ■menu. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Line}{Rectangle} - The ■system will prompt the user for the two ■opposite corner points of the rectangle. ■The rectangle will be formed according to■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * Line Menu * (Pg 48) ■=========================================■ ■the settings of the UCS X and Y axes ie ■two sides will be parallel to the X axis ■and two sides will be parallel to the Y ■axis. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Line}{Triangle} - The ■user will be prompted for the three ■corner points of the triangle. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Line}{Prllogram} - The ■user will be prompted for three of the ■four points of a parallelogram. The ■fourth point will be formed by inference.■ ■ ■ ■-----------> End Line Menu <-----------■σÜ¥░Φ$░ΘlΓ¥└┤ª¥░h─îiï ⁿ╩A└v^,~░·ßvµµ╟δ * Curv Menu * (Pg 49) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Curv}{PtRadCirc} - This ■command prompts for a center point and a ■point on the edge of the circle. There ■is an option menu that allows the setting■of start and stop angles as well as the ■number of line segments that will form ■the circle. All {Curv} commands have an ■option menu. Experiment to learn. Start■and end angles are in terms of the cur- ■rent UCS setting and application of the ■right hand rule. See [Edit]{CAD/CAM} ■{Grup}{Rotate} and [Edit]{CAD/CAM}{UCS}. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Curv}{2PtCirc} - After ■selecting <Cont> from the intermediate ■circle menu the user will be prompted for■-------------> More Down <-------------■FΦ PïFµ PÜ ïFΣ- PïFΓ- PÜ ╛ 3█ * Curv Menu * (Pg 50) ■=========================================■ ■two diametrically opposing points on the ■edge of the circle. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Curv}{3PtCirc} - The user■will be prompted for three points on the ■edge of the circle to be formed. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Curv}{3PtArc} - This ■command is similar to the 3PtCirc command■but the curve is formed starting at the ■first point entered through the second ■point entered and ending at the third ■point entered. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Curv}{2PtEllipse} - This ■command forms an ellipse by prompting for■-------------> More Down <-------------■ SjÜ j╗ SjÜ jì^¬ SjÜ * Curv Menu * (Pg 51) ■=========================================■ ■the center point of the ellipse and then ■for a point whose distance from the ■center point along the UCS X axis forms ■the "Major" axis and whose distance from ■the center along the UCS Y axis forms the■"Minor" axis. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Curv}{PtSpline} - This ■command forms a cubic spline by first ■allowing you to set the number of points ■that the spline will intercept and the ■number of line segments that will form ■between each of these points. You will ■then be prompted for the location of each■point that you wish the curve to inter- ■cept. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ ─xè \áD ├C╤α╤α ï╪╛ \
ÄDÜ ì^┬Ü * Curv Menu * (Pg 52) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Curv}{AnchrSplin} - This ■command allows the user to place a spline■curve in space by either anchoring the ■two endpoints and placing a third point ■of the spline or selecting <AltSpline> ■and the curve will start at the first ■point through the second point and end at■the third point. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■-----------> End Curv Menu <-----------■SjÜ jì^Ü SjÜ jÜ ëåv ëûx j * Text Menu * (Pg 53) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Text}{Box} - This command■prompts for thrre corners of a parallel- ■ogram that the text wil shape to fit. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Text}{StackedBox} - Same ■as {Text}{Box} except text stacks like a ■vertical sign. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Text}{LeftJustfy} - This ■command will place text to right of point■selected. Text will run parallel to UCS ■X axis. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Text}{RightJstfy} - Same ■as [LeftJustfy] but text will be placed ■to left of selected point. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ ï╪╛ \
ÄDÜ o£3 ─ èÜ╠V5─"è÷╠/V ─ * Text Menu * (Pg 54) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Text}{Centered} - Text ■centers around selected point. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Text}{Between} - Text ■forms between two selected points. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Text}{FontSelect} - Font ■type is selected from list menu. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Text}{TextScale} - This ■command leads to a bracket menu that ■allows setting of the X Scale, Y Scale or■<Auto> which sets the scale according to ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Vars}{AutoSize}. ■ ■ ■-----------> End Text Menu <-----------■ ë ïF┤ïV╢ú ë ╗£' ╠ VF╠VI─$è└─(è┬─ * Dims Menu * (Pg 55) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Dims}{Alined} - This ■command allows you to construct dimen- ■sions that aline with the object being ■dimensioned. The user will be prompted ■for two points that mark the length being■dimensioned. The user will then be ■prompted for a third point that will form■a parallelogram shape that defines the ■placement of the dimension lines, witness■lines, arrowheads and text. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Dims}{Horizontal} - This ■command forms a "horizontal" dimension ■parallel to the UCS X axis and measured ■in units along the UCS X axis. You will ■first be prompted for a point that the ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ ì^╥Ü ï^Ü ì^ΓÜ ì^▐Ü ï^Ü * Dims Menu * (Pg 56) ■=========================================■ ■dimension lines will form throuh. You ■will then be prompted for two points ■whose horizontal distance along the UCS ■X axis is measured and dimensioned. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Dims}{Vertical} - This ■command is the same as the {Horizontal} ■command except that distance will be ■measured along the UCS Y axis and the ■dimension will form parallel to this ■axis. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Dims}{Pointer} - This ■command allows the user to construct ■pointer type dimensions and additionally ■allows the dimensioning of angles. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ v╞ v╨ v╬Ü v─ v┬ v╠ v╩Ü 6 j j Ü * Dims Menu * (Pg 57) ■=========================================■ ■The user will first be transported into ■line drawing mode in which a complex ■leader line may be drawn. When the user ■exits this command an arrowhead will be ■drawn at the point first selected in a ■direction that is pointing in the same ■direction as the first line in the lead- ■er. You will then be offered the chance ■to measure an angle, measure a length or ■type in the text that you wish to appear ■at the last cursor position. If you ■select angular measurement you will be ■prompted for three additional points that■form the angle, the type of measurement ■(Degrees or Radians) and the number of ■decimal places of precision to use. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■Θ ïF
ï≡ï ëN┌â~┌tΘ ╟ ╟ ╟ * Dims Menu * (Pg 58) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Dims}{ArrowType} - This ■command presents a menu with various ■types of arrowheads that may be used. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Dims}{ArrowScale} - This ■command allows the user to set the X ■scale, Y scale or <Auto> scale the arrow-■heads of the dimension. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Dims}{Overlap} - This ■command allows you to set the overlap of ■the witness lines with the object being ■dimensioned or the arrowheads. A nega- ■tive number produces underlap. Enter a ■length at the prompt. The <Auto> option ■uses the {Vars}{AutoSize} setting. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■á ïQS *á v Enhanced$ £ ─ ëz * Dims Menu * (Pg 59) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Dims}{Suppress} - This ■command allows the user to suppress the ■various elements of the dimension. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Dims}{Pre/Suffix} - This ■command allows the user to add a prefix ■or a suffix to the dimension. This is ■useful if you are using a measurement ■system that is not supported by PrintCADD■eg By setting the Units command to a ■generic mode and setting the suffix to ■angstroms the system will produce ang- ■strom dimensions. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Dims}{Placement} - This ■command allows the user to align the text■-------------> More Down <-------------■VSâ~╓tΘ ╟ Ç╟ α╟ ╟ ╟ * Dims Menu * (Pg 60) ■=========================================■ ■in the dimension with either the direc- ■tion of the dimension lines or with the ■direction of the UCS X axis. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Dims}{Orientate} - This ■command allows the dimension text to be ■oriented in a vertical sign fashion. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Dims}{DualDim} - This ■command allows two dimension types to be ■placed on one dimension ie standard and ■metric. There is also an option that has■the system prompt the user for the ■information that appears on the dimension■line. ■ ■-----------> End Dims Menu <-----------■ ╗ Ü ╗ Ü ì^╘Ü ìü£a ─è┤─ë£╠ * Grup Menu * (Pg 61) ■=========================================■ ■ Selecting a "Grup" menu item invokes a■group selection process. You will first ■be asked whether to use a previous group ■or a new group. In either case another ■menu appears that allows you to add to ■the group by pointing at the object, add ■to the group by drawing a box around one ■or more objects or subtract from the ■group by pointing at the object to take ■out of the group. Once you have selected■the group select the continue option to ■invoke the command. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Grup}{Move} - This com- ■mand moves the group by prompting for an ■origin point and an offset point. The ■-------------> More Down <-------------■jÜ h Ü j v╠jjjÜ h Ü j * Grup Menu * (Pg 62) ■=========================================■ ■group is moved in the direction and the ■distance of this offset point relative to■the origin point. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Grup}{Scale} - This com- ■mand prompts for a scale. A number less ■than 1 shrinks the group while a number ■larger than 1 enlarges the group. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Grup}{Rotate} - This ■command prompts for two ends of an axis ■to rotate the group about. The second ■axis point is taken to be in the positive■direction of the axis. The user is then ■allowed to specify a rotation in degrees ■about this axis. The rotation uses the ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ δS1µÉ GETINφS ºî INTERRUPT Æáü * Grup Menu * (Pg 63) ■=========================================■ ■right hand rule to specify the direction.■The right hand rule states that if the ■thumb on your right hand points along the■rotation axis in the positive direction ■then the fingers of the right hand point ■in the direction of the rotation. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Grup}{Copy} - This com- ■mand uses an origin point and an offset ■point to show the direction and distance ■to place a copy of the group selected. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Grup}{ChangeColr} - This ■command changes the line color, line ■style, fill pattern and fill colors of ■the group selected to that of the current■-------------> More Down <-------------■ Ü d£H ─èå─è└─ è┬─6è──:è╞─Pè╚─T * Grup Menu * (Pg 64) ■=========================================■ ■settings in the {Colr} menu. See [Edit] ■{CAD/CAM}{Colr}. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Grup}{ChangeLayr} - This ■command places all entities in the group ■on the current layer. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Grup}{OpenSurf} - All ■surfaces selected become open type. See ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Mdfy}{SurfLast} ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Grup}{CloseSurf} - Change■group to closed surface type. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Grup}{Delete} - Deletes ■selected group from drawing. ■-----------> End Grup Menu <-----------■D@├ïF ï≡╟ ╟D@CïFz ï≡╟ ╟DÇ?ïF * Surf Menu * (Pg 65) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Surf}{Thickness} - This ■command prompts the user to select a ■surface and then prompts for a thickness ■to give that surface. The surface is ■then extruded along the UCS Z axis to ■produce a three dimensional object of ■said thickness. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Surf}{Extrude} - This ■command is similar to the last command ■except that an origin and an offset point■are used to establish the direction and ■distance of the extrusion. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Surf}{CutToPlane} - The ■user will be prompted fo a surface, a ■-------------> More Down <-------------■VN─fë╠iVO!î B$RDIM ╙á ç]h Ü ╟ * Surf Menu * (Pg 66) ■=========================================■ ■depth and three points on a plane that ■extrusion will be cut at. Depth should ■be further than distance of cutting plane■eg. mate rectangle to roof for chimney. ■ ■[Draw]{CAD/CAM}{Surf}{Join} - This item ■prompts the user for two surfaces that ■will be joined by sending extrusion lines■between each point of each surface in ■turn. Normally used on similar surfaces ■of different depths and sizes to produce ■cones, pyramids or tapered surfaces. ■ ■[Draw]{CAD/CAM}{Surf}{Revolve} - This ■command allows a person to revolve a ■surface about an axis to produce a ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ Θ σ£ ─ïîüá ╞^ 2á ╦^â~«tΘ Θ * Surf Menu * (Pg 67) ■=========================================■ ■surface of revolution. The user will ■first be allowed to set the amount and ■resolution of the revolution via a brack-■et menu. The next step is to select the ■surface to revolve and the final step ■sets the axis of revolution (See {Edit} ■{CAD/CAM}{Grup}{Revolve}). This command ■allows a person to "lathe" objects and is■suitable for globes, ellipsoids, glasses ■and many other curved edge objects. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Surf}{RadArray} - This ■command allows a person to select a ■surface and then set down copies of the ■object about an axis. This type of pro- ■cedure is known as a radial array. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■NWDW ?á| `Θ ╣ ╗ Ü ïvïëF∞â~∞tΘ * Surf Menu * (Pg 68) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Surf}{Surf Part} - This ■command allows a person to use a library ■of "Parts" that can be inserted into the ■drawing by several different methods. ■The insertion methods correspond directly■to the methods that are used for text ■insertion so see [Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Text} ■for more details. See [File]{create} ■{Font} for details on how to create surf ■parts. This command may be effectively ■used to provide several other methods for■creating circles, ellipses, arcs, fillets■and virtually any other flat surface for ■placement into a drawing. The user will ■be required to set the scale or size of ■the part before insertion. ■-----------> End Surf Menu <-----------■ZaY Eá Qab Eá ∩`─ Fá │a Eá ì`&E * Colr Menu * (Pg 69) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Colr}{LineColor} - This ■command allows a user to select a line ■color from a drop down menu. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Colr}{LineStyle} - This ■command allows the user to select a line ■style from a drop down menu. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Colr}{PattFgdCol} - This ■command allows the user to select the ■pattern foreground color for surfaces. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Colr}{PattBgdCol} - This ■command allows the user to select the ■pattern background color for surface. ■ ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ï°ìv╓Φ ¥ï°ìv╓Φ¥Θ ≤£ ╠VÇé'á c ╧á * Colr Menu * (Pg 70) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Colr}{SysPattern} - A ■drop down menu will appear that allows ■the user to select a pattern for the ■interior of surfaces. These patterns are■built into the system. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Colr}{UsrPattern} - This ■command allows the user to select one of ■the patterns created with {UsrPatMake}. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Colr}{UsrPatMake} - This ■command prompts the user for 8 numbers ■converted from binary to decimal that ■represent an 8 x 8 grid of 1's and 0's ■where a 1 becomes foreground color and a ■zero becomes background color. ■-----------> End Colr Menu <-----------■ìF╞PÜ Θ y£ ╠VÇé╠ VÇé╠=VÇâèá öc╘ìá * Layr Menu * (Pg 71) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Layr}{Select} - This ■command allows the user to select the ■layer that all subsequent surfaces will ■be drawn on. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Layr}{Create} - This ■command allows the user to create a new ■layer. The user will be prompted for a ■name to remember the layer by. This ■layer will then become the current layer.■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Layr}{Lock} - This ■command allows the user to control the ■visibility of layers. A list menu will ■appear that contains the names of all ■layers within the drawing. When a name ■-------------> More Down <-------------■÷£ ╠VÇé6á Çg má çgïvï% #└uΘ ïF * Layr Menu * (Pg 72) ■=========================================■ ■is highlighted in the list pressing the ■"Enter" key or mouse left button will ■toggle the symbol to the right of the ■name between "X" and "-". An "X" means ■the layer will be visible while a "-" ■means the layer will be invisible. The ■command does not take effect until the ■next command that causes a regeneration ■of the screen. ■ By separating the drawing into layers ■a user will find the drawing less clut- ■tered and regenerations much quicker. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Layr}{Change} - This ■command allows the user to change the ■name previously assigned to that layer. ■-----------> End Layr Menu <-----------■~ ëF╨~á ¢i Lá5 ªi v╨Ü ï°ìv╩Φçûï°ìv╩ * Mdfy Menu * (Pg 73) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Mdfy}{MovePoint} - This ■command prompts the user to select a ■point and a new location for the point. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Mdfy}{MoveCentPt} - This ■command allows the user to move the fill ■or centerpoint of a selected surface. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Mdfy}{Stretch} - This ■option will prompt the user to draw a box■in the current window. All points that ■are on the interior of this box will be ■moved the direction and distance of the ■"Offset @" point from the Origin @" ■point. This command also affects center ■points. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■VÇé7á ñk 3á. ╜kïvï% #└uΘ h Ü * Mdfy Menu * (Pg 74) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Mdfy}{SurfLast} - This ■command allows the user to group lines, ■arcs of less than 360 degrees and splines■into surfaces. All other entities are ■automatically surfaced by the system. ■When either <Closed Surface> or <Open ■Surface> is selected, the software will ■group all entities found between the last■surface entered and the issuance of this ■command. For instance, if the user drew ■a rectangle, a spline, a line and then ■issued this command, the system would ■look at the rectangle as the last surface■entered and group the spline and the line■into a surface. The <Open Surface> type ■has no rules as to how it is made. The ■-------------> More Down <-------------■°ìv╓ΦjÆï°ìv╓ΦXÆΘ ╖£ ╠VÇé'á ┴m á ▐ * Mdfy Menu * (Pg 75) ■=========================================■ ■<Closed Surface> type must completely ■enclose an area and all points that make ■up the surface must be co-planar. Closed■surfaces are considered when hidden line ■elinination is done. Open surfaces are ■not shown. When this command is ■selected, the system will prompt the user■for a point on the interior of the ■surface. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Mdfy}{DeleteLast} - This ■command allows the user to delete either ■the last <Line>, <Series> or <Surface> ■entered into the system even if it's ■layer is off. The command can work back ■through the entire file. ■-----------> End Mdfy Menu <-----------■o á σoj Ü ï°ìv╓ΦIÉï°ìv╓Φ7É─£ ╠VÇé * Vars Menu * (Pg 76) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Vars}{RelAbsDbas} - This ■command sets the type of coordinates that■the bottom line of the screen will ■display. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Vars}{Aperture} - The ■system will prompt the user for a value ■that controls the distance the system ■will search from the center of the cursor■to find a snap object. It also controls ■the size of the cursor. This value is ■given in horizontal pixel units. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Vars}{CursorType} - This ■command allows the user to select the ■style of cursor he wishes to use. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■╓Φ6Äï≡ì~╓Φ.Äï°ìv╥Φ ÄΘ ╠£ ╠VÇé6á ╣o_╨ * Vars Menu * (Pg 77) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Vars}{BlipMode} - This ■command allows the user to control the ■type of marker that is left on the screen■when a point is entered. It also allows ■the user to turn this feature off. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Vars}{DragLevel} - This ■command allows the user to control the ■number of surfaces the system will use to■do a [Edit]{CAD/CAM}{View}{Aim}<File> ■command. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Vars}{Limits} - This will■allow the user to change the amount of ■area that will show in the screen at a ■zoom level of 1. In order to minimize ■-------------> More Down <-------------■îΘ ⌡£ ╠VÇé'á πs Φá tj Ü ï°ìv╩Φ * Vars Menu * (Pg 78) ■=========================================■ ■the number of regenerations that the ■system needs to perform, this should be ■set at approximately twice the size of ■the area you are likely to use for the ■drawing. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Vars}{WndwRdOut} - This ■command controls what information will ■appear in the top left hand corner of the■current window. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Vars}{Autosize} - This ■command allows the user to set the size ■of <Auto> commands in terms of a length ■or in relation to horizontal pixel sizes ■of the current window. ■-----------> End Vars Menu <-----------■\
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V─ïÉ7î CLAYER * Zoom Menu * (Pg 80) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Zoom}{WndwZmIn} - The ■program will prompt the user to draw a ■rectangular box around the area to be ■zoomed. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Zoom}{WndwZmOut} - The ■system will prompt the user to draw a rec■rectangular box that the current view ■will shrink into. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Zoom}{ZmPrevious} - This ■command will cause the system to zoom to ■the previously selected zoom level. The ■view will also be panned if necessary. ■If there was no previous zoom then the ■program will perform a [ZoomLimits]. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ Name ? >$ ∞£ ─ ëΣ─é ─ëµÄáC } * Zoom Menu * (Pg 81) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Zoom}{ZoomLimits} - This ■command zooms the window to a zoom level ■of 1. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Zoom}{PullPan} - The pro-■gram will prompt the user to select a ■point in the drawing to "Pull" on. The ■system will then prompt the user to ■select a new position for this point in ■the current window. The system will then■pan the view to this new position. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Zoom}{ReCenter} - The ■program will pan the view so that the ■current cursor position is shifted to the■center of the window. ■-----------> End Zoom Menu <-----------■ ╟FΓ/ 3└Θ Éj PjjjÜ vαÜ vΦïF * Rdrw Menu * (Pg 82) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Rdrw}{Redraw} - This ■command causes the screen to be redrawn ■removing any "Blips" or "ghosted" ■surfaces. As the drawing needs only to ■be redrawn, not recalculated, this ■command works very swiftly. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Rdrw}{Regenerate} - This ■command allows the user to relocate the ■center point of the regeneration via the ■<NewCenter> option or have the screen ■regenerate at the same area as before ■with the <Auto> option. In perspective ■views that are not aligned with the ■UCS, distortions will occur unless the ■<NewCenter> option is used. Screen ■-------------> More Down <-------------■I}ëFα= Θt Ü Θ '£ ╠ VÇÄ"á ª|┤ âáü * Rdrw Menu * (Pg 83) ■=========================================■ ■regeneration recalculates all of the ■points in the database relative to the ■center of the screen and the area defined■by the {Vars}{Limits} command. A dotted ■white line will surround the limits of ■the regeneration field. If parts of your■drawing fall outside of this white line ■then use the {Regenerate}<NewCenter> ■command to recenter the regeneration. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Rdrw}{RegenAll} - This ■command regenerates all of the windows. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Rdrw}{QuickHide} - This ■command provides a hidden line, surface ■filled view of the drawing. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■lëÄ ╠oV ╠wV─|ëⁿùá ⁿ Ç?îáü ñÜ ì^ * Rdrw Menu * (Pg 84) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Rdrw}{HiddenLine} - This ■command provides a hidden line view of ■the drawing. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Rdrw}{FillSurf} - This ■command allows the user to fix any ■anomalies found after using the ■[QuickHide] command. This command asks ■the user to select the surface to fill ■and then for a fill point. The system ■will then fill that surface with it's ■pattern and colors. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Rdrw}{PullSurf} - This ■command is similar to {FillSurf} but it ■does not prompt for a fill point. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ *üï #á ╡ü #á #~Æ#á Z}[#á â{2 * Rdrw Menu * (Pg 85) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Rdrw}{NoClearRdw} - This ■command redraws the screen without ■clearing it first. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Rdrw}{OutlinSurf} - This ■command is similar to [FillSurf] command ■except that the fill color is black thus ■producing a hidden line view. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Rdrw}{Regen-New} - This ■command resets the regeneration limits to■the edge of the screen rather than the ■edge of the limits setting. This command■is useful when a zoom invokes the warning■message, "Incomplete Redraw ! <Regen-New>■< Continue >", and the user selects ■-------------> More Down <-------------■á hâ _á yââ╛l tΘ ïFΩú - ú Θ £ * Rdrw Menu * (Pg 86) ■=========================================■ ■<Regen-New>. As this <Regen-New> command■resets the regeneration limits, you need ■to do a {ZoomLimits} and {Regen-New} ■command to reset the size of the regen- ■eration field to the size of the drawing.■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Rdrw}{DrawLayer} - This ■command will draw the selected layer ■without clearing the screen. By keeping ■text on a separate layer you may invoke ■this command to draw the text over a ■hidden line or solid view of the drawing.■ ■ ■ ■ ■-----------> End Rdrw Menu <-----------■SVëVΓÜ v∞ï~Γ 5Ü 3█\
ÄDSVjÜ * View Menu * (Pg 87) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{View}{RotateXYZ} - This ■command will prompt the user for X, Y and■Z values of rotation for the view. The ■values are in degrees and refer to the ■amount the drawing must be rotated about ■each axis from top plan view. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{View}{Aim} - This command■allows the user to first select the ■entities in the drawing that he wishes to■use for aiming the drawing. Another ■option, <File> just uses the first {Vars}■{DragLevel}= amount of items to appear in■the window as an aiming device. The ■system then presents a bracket menu that ■allows the user to select the axis that ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ ─é ─ë 0á Axis = µ£ ─ * View Menu * (Pg 88) ■=========================================■ ■the view will revolve about and the ■number of degrees that it will revolve. ■Once the <Group> or <File> is aimed ■correctly, select the <Regen> command to ■regenerate the entire drawing to this ■view. Press "Escape" to abort. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{View}{TopPlan} - This ■command generates a top plan view of the ■drawing. Other "Plan" menu items ■generate similar views. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{View}{ViewtoUCS} - This ■command alines the view with the current ■UCS. The origin is placed in the center ■of the screen. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ s£ ─ ë« ─é ─ë░ °á ┤ * View Menu * (Pg 89) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{View}{Look} - This ■command removes the menu from the screen ■providing an unobstructed view of the ■window. Press any key to make menu re- ■appear. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■-----------> End View Menu <-----------■≡ 4ïF& ï≡ 4Ü 6 j jÜ j v╩jïF╚ * Wndw Menu * (Pg 90) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Wndw}{Select} - This ■command allows the user to select the ■window to use as the current drawing ■window. After selecting this command the■system will regenerate the selected ■window and highlight the top line of the ■selected window. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Wndw}{Create} - This ■command will prompt the user for two ■corners of a box that represent the area ■that the window will occupy on the ■screen. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Wndw}{Close} - This ■command allows the user to close any open■-------------> More Down <-------------■VÇî╠^VÇï╠eVÇò╠oV!╠|VÇì╪á îÜ /£ ╠VÇ * Wndw Menu * (Pg 91) ■=========================================■ ■window except the current window. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Wndw}{ReSize} - This ■command blanks the current window and ■prompts the user for two corners of a box■that represents the area that the window ■will occupy on the screen. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Wndw}{Projection} - This ■command allows the user to pick between ■a <Parallel> and <Perspective> view of ■the drawing in the current window. If ■<Perspective> is selected, the user will ■be prompted for a vanishing point, ■distance of eye from the origin and the ■distance at which to clip the view. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ \
ÄDí ï &ë&ëW╗ Ü í ╤α4£7 ─èÿ * Wndw Menu * (Pg 92) ■=========================================■ ■Clipping allows the user to look inside ■an object by clipping away line segments ■that fall in between the eye and the ■clipping distance. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{Wndw}{Aspect} - This ■command allows the user to change the ■aspect of the current window. Aspect is ■useful when circles appear elliptical and■squares do not seem square even when ■looking straight on. This happens ■because of monitor screen dimensions that■to not coincide to an exact ratio of 4 to■3, horizontal to vertical. ■ ■ ■-----------> End Wndw Menu <-----------■ ╕ ≈. ï╪ ï╙ï╪╛ \
ÄDëV╪Ü Ü * UCS Menu * (Pg 93) ■=========================================■ ■UCS - User Coordinate System - It is ■important to understand the concept of ■user coordinate systems as they control ■not only the way objects are measured but■the way they form in three dimensional ■space. A user coordinate system is ■established by having the user establish ■the directions in which the X and Y axes ■run through through the 3-D drawing. The ■Z axis is aligned by the system in a way ■that is at right angles and proper for a ■right hand coordinate system ie when the ■right thumb points in the direction of ■the positive X axis and the index finger ■points in the direction of the positive ■Y axis then the other fingers will be ■-------------> More Down <-------------■╗ Ü Ü£6 ─è└╠ V ─"èÿ─2èå╠AV2╠IV─Nè * UCS Menu * (Pg 94) ■=========================================■ ■able to point in the direction of the ■positive Z axis if bent at right angle to■the index finger. ■ ■ C------------------D ■ / \ - \ ■ / \ \ \ \ ■ / \ - \ ■ H-------A------------------B ■ | | _ ---- ---- | ■ | | | | | | | | | ■ | | | | ---- ---- | ■ | | | | | ■ | | | | | ■ G-------E------------------F ■ ■-------------> More Down <-------------■èÿ╠oV5╠wV ─|èP~á\ ╟ôÜ ï^╚\
ÄDÜ * UCS Menu * (Pg 95) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{UCS}{3Point} - This ■command allows the user to establish a ■UCS by selecting an origin, selecting a ■point on the positive X axis and select- ■ing a point in the positive Y plane. In ■the diagram on page 94 selecting "A" for ■the origin, "B" for a point on the X axis■and "C" for a point in the positive Y ■plane would cause the cursor to travel on■the roof of the house. All X, Y and Z ■coordinates would be measured in dis- ■tances from the bottom left corner of the■roof. Similarly selecting "E" for the ■origin, "F" for a point on the X axis and■"A" for a point in the positive Y plane ■would allow you to place the doors and ■-------------> More Down <-------------■α╤α╤αï╪ ï╙ï╪\
ÄDëVóÜ ì^╢Ü ╗ Ü * UCS Menu * (Pg 96) ■=========================================■ ■windows as X and Y offsets from the ■bottom left corner of the front of the ■house. Mouse and arrow keys cause the ■cursor to increment parallel to the UCS ■axes. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{UCS}{UCStoView} - This ■command alines the UCS so that the origin■is in the center of the window, the X ■axis runs parallel to the bottom of the ■window and the Y axis runs parallel to ■the sides of the window no matter what ■the viewing angle. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{UCS}{Origin} - This ■command alines the UCS to the database ■-------------> More Down <-------------■µùDëVÿÜ ì^▓Ü ╗ Ü Ü ï^£â├ \ * UCS Menu * (Pg 97) ■=========================================■ ■coordinate system ie top plan view. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{UCS}{CursrSpace} - This ■command prompts the user for the length ■along each UCS axis, to jump when the ■user presses the appropriate arrow key. ■This command also affects the mouse. ■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{UCS}{Units} - This ■command allows the user to select the ■accuracy and type of units that would be ■appropriate for the work at hand ie using■metric units to place metric parts and ■imperial units to place imperial parts in■the same drawing. ■ ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ ì^║Ü ╗ Ü ï^Æâ├ ï╙\
Ä=£0 ╠V4─ * UCS Menu * (Pg 98) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{CAD/CAM}{UCS}{VisiGrid} - This ■command establishes a visible grid with ■points that can be snapped to by ■prompting the user for three corners of ■a parallelogram (the second corner estab-■lishes the origin) that will become the ■area covered by the grid. The system the■then prompts for an origin point and an ■offset point that establishes the spacing■between each point on the grid. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■-----------> End UCS Menu <------------■ í ëå~ â╛~ tΘ h h ìFΩPÜ Θ ╙£ ─ * Touchup Menu * (Pg 99) ■=========================================■ ■[Edit]{Touchup} - This menu system is ■identical to that of the {Edit}[CAD/CAM] ■menu system. This menu allows the user ■to "Touchup" a file without making the ■changes permanent. The user can then ■add different annotations to the same ■file, print them out and have no fear ■that the original file has been altered. ■There are certain commands that will ■permanently alter the original file. ■These include using the {Grup} or {Mdfy} ■menus on any part of the original file. ■You may however use these commands on ■any objects that you have created while ■in the touchup menus without fear of ■altering the original file. ■---------> End Touchup Menu <----------■ ╗ Ü Ü ì^▓Ü ì^║Ü ╗ Ü ï₧ * PrintEd Menu * (Pg 100)■=========================================■ ■ This menu system allows the user to ■make changes to previously created "Print■Files". See [Output]{Print}{PrintFile} ■<Create>. As these files correspond ■exactly to the bitmap that the printer ■will print, they can be edited like ■bitmap files. This allows the user to ■draw a border around the picture or edit ■small mistakes made during the <Create> ■process. ■ When {PrintEd} is first selected a ■list menu will appear with the names of ■all "PrintFiles" that are available. Once■the user has selected a "PrintFile", the ■screen will blank and a rectangle within ■a rectangle will appear. The outer ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ DIM BAS äy ┼%╣ INSTALL1 * PrintEd Menu * (Pg 101)■=========================================■ ■rectangle represents the piece of paper ■that the printfile is sized for while the■inner box represents the amount of the ■printfile that the user can work on at ■any one time. Because printfiles may ■represent hundreds of thousands or even ■millions of dots there is normally not ■enough space on the screen to show all ■the file. By using the arrow keys or ■mouse you may move the inner box to the ■part of the file you wish to edit. ■Pressing the "Enter" key or mouse left ■button will load that particular section ■of the printfile to the screen. A ■bracket menu will then appear at the top ■of the screen, that provides several ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ â ≡ * PrintEd Menu * (Pg 102)■=========================================■ ■editing functions. ■ ■[Edit]{PrintEd}<Draw> - This command ■allows the user to use a freehand drawing■tool. A cursor will appear on the screen■that can be controlled by the mouse or ■the arrow keys (and numeric keypad) in ■conjunction with the "Scroll Lock" key. ■ ■Mouse: To draw, hold down mouse left ■button while moving mouse. Releasing ■button allows cursor to move without ■drawing. Press mouse right button to ■return to {PrintEd} bracket menu. ■ ■Keyboard: To draw, toggle "Scroll Lock" ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ ° * PrintEd Menu * (Pg 103)■=========================================■ ■key to on. Use numeric keypad and shift ■keys in normal manner (User Input). To ■move cursor without drawing, toggle ■"Scroll Lock" key to off. Press the ■"Escape" key to return to the {PrintEd} ■bracket menu. ■ ■[Edit]{PrintEd}<Line> - This command ■allows the user to draw a line in a ■fashion similar to the [Edit]{CAD/CAM} ■{Line}{Line} command. ■ ■[Edit]{PrintEd}<Blot> - This command is ■similar to the <Draw> command except that■an intermediate menu comes up that allows■the user to set the thickness of the ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ 99 ƒƒ9≤ ƒƒττ ÿ ∙∙ * PrintEd Menu * (Pg 104)■=========================================■ ■drawing tool or turn the drawing tool ■into an erasing tool. ■ ■[Edit]{PrintEd}<Fill> - This command ■allows the user to do pattern matching ■and filling. The system will place a ■rectangular cursor on the screen and ■prompt the user to select the fill style.■By placing this cursor so that it falls ■on the pattern that needs to be duplicat-■ed and pressing the mouse left button or ■"Enter" key the system will retrieve this■pattern. Due to bugs in the Microsoft ■fill routines this pattern is analyzed to■see if it can be used. If not, the ■system attempts to fix the pattern. This■-------------> More Down <-------------■ ( Ç * PrintEd Menu * (Pg 105)■=========================================■ ■may result in a pattern that does not ■match exactly.(See Problems) ■The system then prompts the user to ■select a fill point. The system will ■then fill the object with the selected ■pattern. Remember that the pattern will ■leak through holes in the surrounding ■surface. If the pattern or the fill is ■not satisfactory, choose the <Reload> ■command discussed later in this chapter. ■ ■[Edit]{PrintEd}<BitPan> - Allows the user■to pan to a different section of the ■printfile. This is similar to the ■routine discussed at the beginning of the■section, only there is a third rectangle ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ Ç * PrintEd Menu * (Pg 106)■=========================================■ ■that represents the area that is current-■ly loaded. This allows the user to guage■what part of the printfile they are ■selecting more accurately. ■ ■[Edit]{PrintEd}<ReLoad> - This allows the■user to clear any mistakes they have made■during editing of the file. The system ■will reload the file to the condition it ■was in before the last <BitPan>. ■ ■[Edit]{PrintEd}<Exit> - This command ■takes the user back to the main menu and ■reloads any files that were in use before■entering [Edit]{PrintEd}. ■ ■----------> End PrintEd Menu <---------■Ç * Output Menu * (Pg 107)■=========================================■ ■[Output]{Print}{Printer}≈ - This command ■allows the user to select a print driver.■Because print drivers are limited to a ■maximum of 8 letters, the print drivers ■included with the system use a special ■lettering system to establish what the ■print driver is used for. ■ The first two letters establish the ■name of the company that designed the ■printing algorythm. ■ ■IB - This includes all 24 pin "Pro" ■series models made by I.B.M.. ■ ■ ■ ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ Ç ~P@ ╞ * Output Menu * (Pg 108)■=========================================■ ■EP - Epson This includes virtually all ■graphics capable , 8 and 24 pin printers ■made by Epson. ■ ■HP - Hewlett-Packard Laserjet printer ■ ■TA - Tandy DMP2000 series printer ■ ■ Virtually all printers being manufact-■ured for the I.B.M. (C) personal computer■market, can emulate one or more of these ■printers, so look in your printer manual ■to discover which apply. One notable ■exception is the daisy wheel printer ■which has no true graphics capability. ■ ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ Ç ≡ @Ç ╞|<`■~ @ * Output Menu * (Pg 109)■=========================================■ ■ The third and fourth letters define ■the number of pins the printer has, ie ■"08" would be 8 pins, "24" would be 24 ■pins and "01" would be a laser. ■ The fifth letter will be a "D" for dot■matrix printers and an "L" for laser ■printers ■ The sixth, seventh and eighth letters ■describe the horizontal resolution of the■printer in dots per inch. "300" would be■300 dots per inch while "060" would be 60■dots per inch. ■eg. EP24D180 - Epson or compatible 24 pin■dot matrix printer at 180 dots per inch. ■IB08D120 - I.B.M. or compatible 8 pin dot■matrix printer at 120 dots per inch. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ⁿ╞└╞╠╞ â * Output Menu * (Pg 110)■=========================================■ ■HP01L150 - Hewlett Packard Laserjet (C) ■or compatible laser printer at 150 dots ■per inch. ■ ■[Output]{Print}{Port} - This command ■allows the user to select the printer ■port used for output. (Lpt1-3, Com1-4) ■ ■[Output]{Print}{Shading} - This command ■enables an algorythm that converts the ■color on the screen to a 2 x 2 black and ■white pattern on the printer. This ■causes the picture to become twice as ■large in each direction when the ■{QuikPrint} command is used. The reso- ■lution halves when {PrintFile} is used. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ ( * Output Menu * (Pg 111)■=========================================■ ■[Output]{Print}{PlotPrint}<Create> - This■command forms a "printfile" out of the ■view contained in the current window. A ■"printfile" is a file that contains the ■information needed to produce a printout ■at the full resolution of the print ■driver to the width of one page. The ■length of the printout is determined by ■the shape of the current window. The ■length of the printfile will be the same ■proportion to the width of the file as th■the width of the current window is to its■length. This means that a thin long ■window would produce a long printfile ■while a stubby window would produce a ■short printfile. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ Ç └ * Output Menu * (Pg 112)■=========================================■ ■ The system will prompt for the name of■the printfile and append ".PFL" to the ■name given before creating it. ■ The system will then present a bracket■menu that shows what size of file will be■created as well as the number of redraws ■the system will have to do in order to ■create it. The <Continuous> option will ■then automatically piece together a non ■hidden line view of the drawing. ■ The <Touchup> option will stop between■each redraw and present a bracket menu ■that allows the user to produce hidden ■line views of the object. The options in■this menu correspond directly to the ■options available in the [Edit]{CAD/CAM} ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ * Output Menu * (Pg 113)■=========================================■ ■{Rdrw} menu. The name used in the ■bracket menu is matched with the same ■command in the {Rdrw} menu in the table. ■ ■<Cont> - Continue ■<Abort> - Deletes file and aborts ■<Qhide> - {Rdrw}{QuickHide} ■<LHide> - {Rdrw}{HiddenLine} ■<OutLn> - {Rdrw}{OutlinSurf} ■<FSurf> - {Rdrw}{FillSurf} ■<LSurf> - {Rdrw}{LinSurf} ■<DLay> - {Rdrw}{DrawLayer} ■ ■The [Draw] menu is active during <OutLn>,■<FSurf> and <LSurf> so all commands ■this menu are available as well. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ @cα ÇX * Output Menu * (Pg 114)■=========================================■ ■[Output]{Print}{PrintPlot}<Print> - This ■command presents a list of "printfiles" ■to print. Once a file is selected the ■user will be warned to put the printer ■on line and the file will be printed. ■ ■[Output]{Print}{QuikPrint} - This command■will draw two rectangles on the screen, ■one within the other. The outer rect- ■angle represents a piece of paper while ■the other represents the placement of the■picture on the page. The inner rectangle■may be moved with the mouse or arrow keys■to change the position. A line will also■form at the bottom of the current window ■indicating the final print row to print. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ Ç * Output Menu * (Pg 115)■=========================================■ ■This is necessary because the window may ■not format exactly to the number of pins ■in the printer. When "Enter" or mouse ■left button is pressed the window will be■dumped to the printer. "Escape" aborts. ■ ■[Output]{Print}{Exit} - This command ■exits back to the main menu. ■ ■[Output]{Plot} - Refer to the subject, ■"Plotting" on page 2, column 1 of the ■help index. ■ ■[Output]{Driver} - This command allows ■the user to define and creates their own ■custom print drivers. The full procedure■-------------> More Down <-------------■ Ç * Output Menu * (Pg 116)■=========================================■ ■for doing this is beyond the scope of ■this help system but a look at the print ■drivers in the "Print Drivers" section of■the help index and the brief descriptions■below of each prompt may help. ■ ■"Setup code =" - The system is looking ■for an escape sequence that puts the ■printer into the proper mode of operat- ■ion. The system accepts one decimal ■number between 0 and 255 at a time. ■Pressing "Enter" enters the code and ■takes the user back to the same prompt. ■Pressing "Escape" finishes the operation ■and takes the user to the next prompt. ■Usually these codes are "Escape" ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ Ç x * Output Menu * (Pg 117)■=========================================■ ■sequences so the first number is normally■"27", the ASCII equivalent of "Escape". ■This is a good place to set a top of form■sequence as well. ■ ■"Line start code =" - At this prompt type■in the escape sequence that starts a line■of graphics. ■ ■"Name code (Epson, IBM, Tandy, HP) =" - ■Use an ascii table and type in each ■letter of the name as the eqivalent ■decimal ascii code. eg "Epson" is 69 ■"Enter" 112 "Enter" 115 "Enter" 111 ■"Enter" 110 "Enter" "Escape". Note that ■the letter sequence may be upper or lower■-------------> More Down <-------------■ Ç Ç * Output Menu * (Pg 118)■=========================================■ ■case. I.B.M. 8 pin printers use "Epson".■ ■"Tail code =" - The system is looking for■the code that terminates the "Line start ■code" sequence. eg for IBM 24 pin ■printers this code would be "11". Most ■other printers do not use this code. For■other printers, including the I.B.M. 8 ■pin printers, simply press "Escape" when ■this code is prompted for. I.B.M. 8 pin ■printers use Epson coding. ■ ■ ■"CRLF code =" - This refers to the car- ■iage return, line feed sequence. It is ■13 "Enter" 10 "Enter" "Escape" on most ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ @ * Output Menu * (Pg 119)■=========================================■ ■printers other than laser. Press ■"Escape" for lasers. ■ ■"Form feed code =" - Type in decimal ■ascii form feed code. eg I.B.M. printers ■use "12". ■ ■"Number of pins =" - Type in number of ■pins printer has. Use "1" for lasers. ■ ■"Total pin columns =" - Type in total ■number of pin columns across 1 page. eg ■HP Laserjet at 300 dpi would be "2400" ■for an 8 inch wide page. ■ ■ ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ ÇÇ └ * Output Menu * (Pg 120)■=========================================■ ■"Columns per inch =" - Type in the number■of print columns in an inch. eg Epson ■in quadruple density mode would be "240".■ ■"Rows per inch =" - Type in number of ■print rows vertically per inch. ■eg. I.B.M. (C) 24 pin printer would be ■"216" in 24 pin modes. ■ ■"Print driver name >" Type in name of ■print driver or press "Escape" to abort. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■----------> End Output Menu <----------■ @ * System Menu * (Pg 121)■=========================================■ ■[System]{Video} - This command allows the■user to select one of three video modes, ■two of which work on EGA or VGA monitors ■and one of which works only on VGA ■monitors and video cards. This command ■is also a convenient way of rebooting ■PrintCADD-3D to permit resetting of ■directories or optimization paths. These■are discussed later in this section. It ■does not reboot DOS. ■ ■[System]{Colors} - This command will lead■to a drop down menu that contains the ■names of various menus and prompts whose ■color can be set. Once selected the ■system will reveal another drop down menu■-------------> More Down <-------------■ └ Ç * System Menu * (Pg 122)■=========================================■ ■that allows the user to select the color.■ ■[System]{Pallette} - This command allows ■the user to set the color of any avail- ■able color to a different hue. The exact■nature of the manner in which this is ■done depends on the video mode. You will■either set red, green and blue intensity ■levels or simply type in the number of ■the color you wish to use for this spot ■in the color menu. ■ ■[System]{Mouse} - Select Microsoft if you■have a Microsoft or Microsoft compatible ■mouse and driver. ■ ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ Ç * System Menu * (Pg 123)■=========================================■ ■[System]{Keyboard} - Select the keyboard ■that best describes your keyboard. ■ ■[System]{Directry} - This command sets ■the directory that the system will look ■in to find drawing files. ■ ■[System]{Optimize} - This command sets ■the directory to which PrintCADD-3D will ■copy the drawing file before working on ■it. If this directory is set then the ■system never works on the original file ■but merely on a copy of it. At the end ■of the editing session for that file the ■user will be given the chance to save the■edits. This lessens the chance of ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ Ç * System Menu * (Pg 124)■=========================================■ ■corrupting the drawing due to a power ■failure or other like disaster. This ■command also allows the user to use a RAM■disk for much higher speed operation of ■the system. The system makes sure that ■the data gets copied back to the main ■drawing file at the end of the session so■there is no fear of losing the data by ■turning off the computer before copying ■the contents of the RAM disk back to the ■regular disk. ■ Another option allows the user to ■store the temporary redraw files on a RAM■disk for greatly enhanced speed on large ■file hidden line operations. (This does ■not help until a file contains more than ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ Ç * System Menu * (Pg 125)■=========================================■ ■6550 elements (els). These optimizations■can increase the speed of certain com- ■mands as much as 1000% as well as giving ■the security in case of different system ■failures. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■----------> End System Menu <----------■ Ç Ç` Ç * Help Menu * (Pg 126)■=========================================■ ■ There are two ways of invoking help in■PrintCADD 3-D. The user may invoke it by■selecting [Help]{Index} or they may press■the "F1" function key at any time. ■Similarly, the tutor system can be ■reached by selecting [Help]{Tutor} or by ■pressing the "F2" function key. The "F1"■key, however, takes the user to an inter-■mediate menu that will either supply ■context sensitive help or take the user ■to the index. When "F1" is pressed, the ■user will see the menu, "< Context > ■< Index > < Exit >". The <Context> ■option takes the user to the beginning of■the section that deals with that menu ■item. The user may have to page down ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ └ └ Ç * Help Menu * (Pg 127)■=========================================■ ■several pages to find the exact entry for■their item. The reason for this is that ■the help builds on this preceding ■information and may offer only a small ■amount of help on the one item. ■ The <Index> option takes the user to a■screen that contains many topics. The ■topics are arranged according to their ■appearance in the menu tree. Select a ■topic to get help on it or use the "Page ■Up" and "Page Down" keys to get other ■index screens. ■ ■[Help]{Index} - Same as "F1" <Index> ■ ■[Help]{Tutor} or "F2" - Making this ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ ° * Help Menu * (Pg 128)■=========================================■ ■selection takes the user to a menu that ■continues with the lesson in progress - ■<Current>, <Next> lesson, <Previous> ■lesson or <First> lesson. ■ ■[Help]{HelpEdit} - The <Edit> option ■allows the user to edit the index (Pg 3) ■or the help files, (171-200). The link ■option prompts the user for the column ■and row number of the index page and the ■page of help to link it to. ■ ■[Help]{Rescue} - This command resets ■colors and other parts of the system back■to reasonable values. Try this before ■deleting "PRCAD.DEF". ■-----------> End Help Menu <-----------■ @ * Installation * (Pg 129)■=========================================■ ■ Make a directory and copy the contents■of the PrintCADD-3D disk to the direct- ■ory. Use the DOS "CD" command to select ■this directory and type "Prcad""Enter". ■The system will automatically prompt the ■user for the video (See [System]{Video}) ■and then reboot PrintCADD into this video■mode. The user should then go to the ■[System] menu and set the various ■defaults. The next time the system is ■used it will remember all of these ■settings. PrintCADD-3D requires an EGA ■or VGA adaptor and 535K of free memory. ■In certain cases the "Files =" DOS ■environmental variable may have to be set■to a higher value. ■---------> End Installation <----------■ `É @@ Ç * Associated Files * (Pg 130)■=========================================■ ■ PrintCADD-3D uses several different ■files while in use. The files and how ■they are used is explained below. ■ ■Drawing (*.GVF) - These files are where ■PrintCADD-3D keeps the drawing inform- ■ation in a three dimensional format. ■ ■Font (*.FNT) - These files contain fonts.■ ■Prcad.def - This file contains configur- ■ation information. Delete this file if ■PrintCADD-3D does not start properly. It■may be that it contains VGA installation ■information and your monitor is EGA. The■file will be rebuilt automatically. This■-------------> More Down <-------------■ Ç êN └ " * Associated Files * (Pg 131)■=========================================■ ■file also contains any user patterns that■have been designed for the system. ■ ■Layer files (*.LYR) - PrintCADD-3D also ■makes a layer file for each drawing or ■font that is created. The layer file for■the font may be erased when done, but the■layer file for the drawing is integral to■the drawing and must be copied along with■the drawing file when transferring files ■between systems. ■ ■Printfiles (*.PFL) - These files contain ■bitmapped picture information formatted ■to a particular printer. These files may■be edited with the {Edit}[PrintEd] menu. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ :8 `Çê Ç * Associated Files * (Pg 132)■=========================================■ ■Print drivers (*.PRD) - These files ■contain the information needed to create,■edit and print "printfiles" and do ■[QuikPrint]'s for a particular printer. ■ ■Prcad.hlp - This file contains help text.■ ■Redraw files (PAG*.2DF) - PrintCADD-3D ■allocates file space from the current ■directory or the [System][Optimize] ■<Redraw> directory as needed. The space ■for the first 6550 elements (Els) in the ■drawing is allocated within the program. ■When this space runs out, space for an ■additional 6550 elements is allocated ■from the disk. These files are only ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ a@ * Associated Files * (Pg 133)■=========================================■ ■used while PrintCADD-3D is running and ■may be deleted after a session without ■fears of causing problems. Use the ■[System]{Optimize} command to allocate ■space for these files on a RAM disk. ■ ■Prcad.tut - the tutor information file ■ ■Surface parts (*.SRF) - These files are ■essentially a 2 character font that has ■been renamed with the ".SRF" extension. ■ ■HPGL (c) files (*.HPG) - These files are ■created by PrintCADD 3-D when the user ■has selected "File" via the <Port> option■in the [Output] {Plot} menu. ■-------> End Associated Files <--------■ Ç * Maximums * (Pg 134)■=========================================■ ■Maximum Drawing size - 9,999,999 bytes ■ ■Maximum Units - 1,000,000,000 ■ ■Smallest Unit - .000001 ■ ■Directory List - First 256 entries ■ ■Font Characters - 223 ■ ■Data Type - 32 bit floating point ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■-----------> End Maximums <------------■ Ç 0Ç * Tips & Techniques * (Pg 135)■=========================================■ ■Simulated colors - Use system pattern ■#1 and change background and foreground ■colors to simulate other colors. ■ ■Surf Parts - By placing the standard ■entities (circles, curves, rectangles ■etc.) in surf part files you will be able■to create these entities in several other■fashions. (Box, Between, left / right ■justified and centered) ■ ■Use extended and expanded memory as a RAM■disk and use optimise option for maximum ■performance. ■ ■The scale of a printfile may be determ- ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ @ p @ ü * Tips & Techniques * (Pg 136)■=========================================■ ■ined by dividing the "Winsiz =" readout ■at the top of the window by the page ■width. eg. "Winsiz = 10' x 12'" page ■width = 8" therefore scale = 120" to 8" ■or 15 to 1. ■ ■Changing the number of print columns to a■number less than the printer actually has■can result in different sized plots. (See■[Output]{Driver}) ■ ■To measure distances use the {Line}{Line}■command and place one end of the line at ■one end of the distance to be measured ■then use a snap with the <Moveto> option ■and examine the "D=" readout for distance■-------------> More Down <-------------■ └Ç 8 Ç * Tips & Techniques * (Pg 137)■=========================================■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■-------> End Tips & Techniques <-------■ ╚ * Problems/Solutions * (Pg 138)■=========================================■ ■Cursor is not in window. - normally the ■cursor is not allowed to leave window but■if the 3-D cursor is too far away from ■the eye it will vanish into the distance.■Relocate the cursor or use one of the ■{Zoom} commands to bring cursor back into■view. Another reason for the cursor ■dissapearing is when a {Regenerate}<Auto>■command is used in "Perspective" viewing ■mode it may place the cursor behind the ■viewing position. In most instances the ■cursor will blink to indicate this. ■Use the [Draw]{Moveto} command to move ■the cursor to a point in front of the ■view. You may also switch to a parallel ■projection. {Wndw}{Projection}<Parallel> ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ 0 8 * Problems/Solutions * (Pg 139)■=========================================■ ■This program was designed using a combin-■ation of Microsoft Basic Professional ■Development System V 7.0 and Microsoft ■Macro Assembler V 5.0, so questions as ■to the math libraries and video modes can■be answered in their documentation. ■ ■The paint algorythm used by Microsoft ■in their more recent basic compilers has ■a bug in it. The five line basic program■shown on the next page will lock the ■computer. To this end, we have gone to ■great lengths to prevent this type of ■problem. This is the reason that the ■pattern matching tool may not match the ■pattern "grabbed". You may also see ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ â~╪tΘ óá â▒ áü Ä▒╟ ╟ Ç?╟ * Problems/Solutions * (Pg 140)■=========================================■ ■warning messages while editing patterns. ■ ■'*** Warning - Computer will lock *** ■SCREEN 12 'Set video ■LINE (10, 10)-(200, 200), , B 'Draw box ■LINE (12, 20)-(192, 20) 'Draw line ■c$ = STRING$(15, 0) + CHR$(1) 'Pattern ■PAINT (50, 50), c$ 'Fill ■ ■I have an EGA adaptor but my screen won't■come up. - Delete "Prcad.DEF" file it may■contain VGA information. ■ ■Drawing has dissapeared - Check to make ■sure the layers are on. Make sure the ■view has not been turned away from the ■-------------> More Down <-------------■┼ ╕#%═! ZX╦╧ * Problems/Solutions * (Pg 141)■=========================================■ ■object or drawing. Try a combination of ■{Zoom}{Limits} and {Rdrw}{Regen-New}. ■ ■Surf and Els readouts are valid only ■after a {Rdrw}{Regenerate} command. ■ ■If you have a 386 or 486 with expanded ■memory you may buy a special version of ■PrintCADD-3D that uses substantially less■conventional memory. This may also work ■on other computers with LIM 4.0 as well ■but has not been tested. There is also ■a version that's faster, more precise and■uses less conventional memory on systems ■that have math coprocessors. See ■"Versions" in help for more details. ■------> End Problems/Solutions <-------■╣ ¡çëD■CCΓ÷^├╗,m═5╗«nΦÇ■£r╗╛n╣₧nΦ ¥r * Future Trends * (Pg 142)■=========================================■ ■ PrintCADD 3-D is committed to ■producing a very high quality CAD system■for the shareware marketplace. We ■believe that because this is a "user ■supported product", that we will do our ■utmost to listen to these users. ■ The users are, in fact, the "drivers" ■and we don't want them "crashing". If ■you have a like, dislike, suggestion, ■idea or bug, write a letter or give us a ■call. You "will" be listened to. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■---------> End Future Trends <---------■ * Print Drivers * (Pg 143)■=========================================■ ■ Legend ■-----------------------------------------■ "Ent" - press "Enter" key ■ "Esc" - Press "Escape" key ■ (142) - Type number in brackets ■ 'IB08D180' - Type name in quotes ■-----------------------------------------■ ■Epson 8 pin 60 DPI Standard Density ■-----------------------------------------■(27)"Ent"(65)"Ent"(8)"Ent"(27)"Ent"(67) ■"Ent"(0)"Ent"(11)"Ent""Esc"(27)"Ent"(75) ■"Ent""Esc"(69)"Ent"(112)"Ent"(115)"Ent" ■(111)"Ent"(110)"Ent""Esc""Esc"(13)"Ent" ■(10)"Ent""Esc"(12)"Ent""Esc"(8)"Ent"(480)■"Ent"(60)"Ent"(60)"Ent"'EP08D060'"Ent" ■-------------> More Down <-------------■╕ D═!÷┬Çt÷┬uák▒KtΦΦ ├2└┤3═!êΦn2╥░ * Print Drivers * (Pg 144)■=========================================■ ■Epson 8 pin 120 DPI Double Density ■-----------------------------------------■(27)"Ent"(65)"Ent"(8)"Ent"(27)"Ent"(67) ■"Ent"(0)"Ent"(11)"Ent""Esc"(27)"Ent"(76) ■"Ent""Esc"(69)"Ent"(112)"Ent"(115)"Ent" ■(111)"Ent"(110)"Ent""Esc""Esc"(13)"Ent" ■(10)"Ent""Esc"(12)"Ent""Esc"(8)"Ent"(960)■"Ent"(120)"Ent"(60)"Ent"'EP08D120'"Ent" ■ ■Epson 8 pin 240 DPI Quadruple Density■-----------------------------------------■(27)"Ent"(65)"Ent"(8)"Ent"(27)"Ent"(67) ■"Ent"(0)"Ent"(11)"Ent""Esc"(27)"Ent"(90) ■"Ent""Esc"(69)"Ent"(112)"Ent"(115)"Ent" ■(111)"Ent"(110)"Ent""Esc""Esc"(13)"Ent" ■(10)"Ent""Esc"(12)"Ent""Esc"(8)"Ent" ■-------------> More Down <-------------■Φ∙ Äîr&ï4Y&ëL ì|∙ï'lV╛ªk≤ñ^[&Ç|u &╟E * Print Drivers * (Pg 145)■=========================================■ ■(1920)"Ent"(240)"Ent"(60)"Ent"'EP08D240' ■"Ent" ■ ■Epson 24 pin 180 DPI Triple Density ■-----------------------------------------■(27)"Ent"(65)"Ent"(8)"Ent"(27)"Ent"(67) ■"Ent"(0)"Ent"(11)"Ent""Esc"(27)"Ent"(42) ■"Ent"(39)"Ent""Esc"(69)"Ent"(112)"Ent" ■(115)"Ent"(111)"Ent"(110)"Ent""Esc""Esc" ■(13)"Ent"(10)"Ent""Esc"(12)"Ent""Esc"(24)■"Ent"(1440)"Ent"(180)"Ent"(180)"Ent" ■'EP24D180'"Ent" ■ ■I.B.M. 8 pin 60 DPI Standard Density ■-----------------------------------------■(27)"Ent"(65)"Ent"(8)"Ent"(27)"Ent"(50) ■-------------> More Down <-------------■[├Uï∞ïF
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Ü æΦ?jh╚ jhh.Ü æΦ? * Versions * (Pg 153)■-----------------------------------------■ ■LIM 4.0 - This optimization is for those ■users who have machines with 512 K or ■more of Lotus (*), Intel (*), Microsoft ■(*) version 4.0 compatible memory. The ■user will have over 150 K more main ■memory (first 640 K) available for TSR ■programs and device drivers. The program■will run "slightly" slower. This version■also allows much larger selection sets ■in {Grup} commands. ■ ■286-486 - This version of the program ■will run faster on computers that have an■80286, 80386 or 80486 processor. It will■also use about 6K less of "main" memory. ■ ■-------------> More Down <-------------■( ╟ ( ╟» ╟ O ╟$ ╟& ╟( ╟* * Versions * (Pg 154)■-----------------------------------------■ ■Math CoProcessor - This version is ■intended for computers that have math ■coprocessors. The program will run ■faster, take less memory and give higher ■precision results. This will also run on■computers that use the 80486 series ■processors as these processors have a ■built in math coprocessor. ■ ■No optimize - This version of PrintCADD ■3-D will run on virtually any IBM (*) or ■compatible PC with 640 K of RAM. This ■version is optimized for systems that do ■not have coprocessors. It uses an IEEE ■math library that is normally accurate to■24 bits of mantissa however because the ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ \
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ï≤┐@ * Versions * (Pg 155)■-----------------------------------------■ ■math coprocessor version keeps intermed- ■iate calculations internally and uses ■more precise transcedental math, this ■version will not be as accurate as the ■math coprocessor or emulator versions. ■This is the version that is provided ■through shareware distribution. ■ ■Emulator - This version emulates the math■coprocessor version but runs on machines ■that do not have math coprocessors. It ■is substantially slower but more accurate■then the no optimize version. ■ ■The user may mix optimization options by ■checking more than one optimization. ■-----------> End Versions <------------■U⌠┐┤╛¼ΦL⌠â>▓tΘÄ ┐Ä ╛╕Φ9⌠h╕Üt╧(ï°╛╝ * Disclaimer * (Pg 156)■-----------------------------------------■ ■Birdseye Software hereby disclaims all ■warranties relating to this software, ■whether express or implied, including ■without limitation any implied warranties■of merchantability or fitness for a ■particular purpose. Birdseye Software ■will not be liable for any special, ■incidental, indirect or similar damages ■due to loss of data or any other reason, ■even if Birdseye Software or an agent of ■Birdseye Software has been advised of the■possibilities of such damages. In no ■event shall Birdseye Software's liability■for any damages ever exceed the price ■paid for the license to use the software ■rgardless of the form of the claim. The ■-------------> More Down <-------------■π≡h·Üu(╟■ hhΣh■Ükö6Ü┘t(ÜÅΦ?Ü3 * Disclaimer * (Pg 157)■-----------------------------------------■ ■person using the software bears all risk ■as to the quality and performance of the ■software. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■----------> End Disclaimer <-----------■ Üu(╟" h─h>h"Ükö6╕óPÜ»Φ?Ü┘vΦ? * Common Error Codes * (Pg 158)■-----------------------------------------■ ■The program may return an error code from■time to time. These are the most common ■codes and their meaning. ■-----------------------------------------■Error | Meaning ■ # | ■-----------------------------------------■ 5 | Normally this means that the ■ | computer does not have enough ■ | free RAM to carry out the intend-■ | ed operation. This is a fatal ■ | error. Make certain that the ■ | system has at least 40K of RAM ■ | available in the {File}[DOSComs] ■ | <MemLeft> command. Report any ■ | other circumstances. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ PÜ»Φ?Θ) hJh"Ü∞$Φ?tΘ Θ hJh"Ü∞$Φ?t * Common Error Codes * (Pg 159)■-----------------------------------------■Error| Meaning ■ # | ■-----------------------------------------■ 7 | The computer does not have enough ■ | memory to load the program. ■ | Order the overlay version of ■ | PrintCADD 3-D if you have expanded■ | memory. Fatal. ■ 24 | Device timeout - Normally the ■ | printer or plotter is not on-line.■ | Normally not fatal. ■ 25 | Device Fault - Problem with ■ | printer or plotter. Normally not ■ | fatal. ■ 52 | Bad filename - check DOS manual ■ | for valid filenames. Normally not■ | fatal. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■ô
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ÄD * Plotting * (Pg 161)■-----------------------------------------■ ■ At the current time, PrintCADD 3-D ■supports only HPGL (*) compatible print- ■ers and plotters. The interface has been■designed so as to allow the user to build■their own plot drivers. In this manner ■the user can design specific drivers for ■specific tasks. Birdseye Software would ■appreciate feedback on user designed and ■tested drivers. ■ After the user has selected {Plot} from■the [Output] menu, the program will dis- ■play the menu, "< Port > = Lpt1 ■< MirrorX > = 0 < MirrorY > = 0 ■< MakeDriver > < Plot >". The commands ■and their purposes are discussed in the ■following pages. ■-------------> More Down <-------------■è┬$└óNp└t┘s ▌jr╫Φ5δ ßjr╠Φ\ jΦ½ t└ * Plotting * (Pg 162)■-----------------------------------------■ ■< Port > - This command allows the user ■to specify where the output is to be ■directed. When this command is selected ■the system will cycle through printer ■ports, Lpt1 to Lpt3; serial ports, Com1 ■to Com4 and then "File". If the user ■selects one of the serial ports, then the■user must set the communications port ■parameters via the DOS, "Mode" command ■before entering PrintCADD 3-D. If the ■user selects the "File" option, then the ■system will prompt for a filename and ■redirect output to this file when the ■<Plot> command is selected. ■< MirrorX > and < MirrorY > - These ■commands flip the plot along the X and Y ■-------------> More Down <-------------■├P ; mXrí m├▓ â>Lm t!â.Lm íHmΦ▌ ï≡ⁿ¡P¡ * Plotting * (Pg 163)■-----------------------------------------■ ■axes. Thus if <MirrorX> is selected, ■then the plot is transformed so that the ■left side of the window is on the right ■of the plot and if <MirrorY> is selected,■then the plotter plots the top of the ■window at the bottom of the plot paper. ■< Make Driver > - This command allows the■user to construct plot drivers. The ■system will prompt the user on various ■aspects of the plotter. The prompts and ■the appropriate responses are discussed ■below. ■ ■Initialization codes > The user should ■type in a string of characters that ■initialize the plotter. Normally the ■-------------> More Down <-------------■█t:^u vÉΦ+ ΘáΘ~ ╛èpït ÷t69Lu⌠3└ëD * Plotting * (Pg 164)■-----------------------------------------■ ■the first code is "IN;". This code is ■the HPGL initialize plotter code. It ■might be followed by "RO90;" which would ■rotate the plot by 90 degrees thus giving■a landscape plot. In some cases the user■might wish to precede the "IN;" code by ■an "Escape" sequence that selects HPGL ■mode. Escape codes can be entered into ■the initialization string by using the ■"Alt" key in conjunction with the numeric■keypad ie "Alt" 27 would be the same as ■"Escape". "Ctrl [", (^[), would produce ■the same effect. In either case the ■program would show "" which denotes ■"Escape" in ASCII. By experimentation, ■the user should be able to set up windows■-------------> More Down <-------------■╟▓l ╞Çp ├W ┐¿líït½ô½íñt½íªt½íót½_├V╛¿l * Plotting * (Pg 165)■-----------------------------------------■ ■, invoke macros or other useful features.■Finish codes > The user may enter codes ■that will be sent to the plotter at the ■end of a plot. These codes might do a ■page feed or set the plotter back to the ■state before initialization. ■Plot width > This allows the user to set■the width of the plot. This number is ■parsed in terms of the current [Units] ■setting. ie 8" would set an 8" wide plot ■Plot length > This allows the user to ■set the length of the plot. This number ■is parsed in terms of the current [Units]■setting. ■Step size > This is the step size in ■termsof HPGL. It is normally .001 inches■-------------> More Down <-------------■■µlï├[├╕
Φ²≡3└δáµl$°@óµlδσâ>¬t t:6ü * Plotting * (Pg 166)■-----------------------------------------■ ■Number of pens (1-15) > The user must ■tell the program the maximum number of ■pens that the plotter may use. Any ■colors in the drawing that exceed this ■number will be remapped to the highest ■available pen number. ■Number of styles (1-15) > The user must ■tell the program the maximum number of ■line styles that the plotter may use. ■Styles in the drawing that exceed this ■number will be remapped to the highest ■available style number. Remember that on■HPGL laser printers that their are ■actually 7 styles ie ST; and ST1; to ST6;■ST0; is not supported. ■Name for driver file > The user must ■-------------> More Down <-------------■âtu Uï∞ï▌δδWï┘π≤ï;âtu⌠SSΦ τΦ┤ΓΦY╙ΦÿéÜh * Plotting * (Pg 167)■-----------------------------------------■ ■enter the filename that they would like ■to remember the driver by. Use standard ■Dos conventions for naming the file. The■program will append the extension, ".PLD"■to the name. ■< Plot > - This command will Prompt the ■user to select a plotter driver from a ■list menu. If the user has set <Port> to■"File", the program will prompt the user ■for a filename. The system will append ■the extension ".HPG" to the filename ■before saving the plot file. The program■will scale the plot so that the width of ■the window exactly fits the defined width■of the paper in the driver. Use the ■{ZoomScale} command for scaled plots. ■-----------> End Plotting <------------■╗ärΦS ï■Φ─[;┴s3└δ+ü√äruOδ SQïGGï] * Trademarks * (Pg 168)■-----------------------------------------■ ■Several trademarks and/or service marks ■appear in this help file. The companies ■listed below are the owners of these ■trademarks and/or service marks. ■ ■International Business Machines ■Corporation: I.B.M. ■ ■Microsoft Corporation: Microsoft ■ ■Epson Corporation: Epson ■ ■Hewlett Packard Company: H.P., H.P.G.L. ■ ■Tandy Corporation: Tandy ■ ■----------> End Trademarks <-----------■ h▐#3└P hO╕ PÜÇìΦ?jjÜ. Φ?- â┌ RPÜM Φ * Addendum * (Pg 169)■-----------------------------------------■ ■Version 1.01 Revisions ■ ■1) Context sensitive help ■ ■2) Tutor system ■ ■3) Improved editor ■ ■4) Touchup warning ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■----------> End Addendum <------------■Φ▄ÜìñΦ?ΘnÜ═Φ?PÜ"ìΦ?ï°╛D$Φ▄ï°ì╢| Φ≤█ìå (Pg 170)■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■tΘ' h@╕ PÜRìΦ?PjÜcΦ? P3└P hl ╕ PÜÇì (Pg 171)■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ëVΣÜRìΦ?Pï^Σ\
