PaulW
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How the fek do ya use it!  I just got a copy of it & damed if I know how to do stuff in it!
So far I've just imported a base model from a DWG file, but the lines were all seperated so can't extrude them now, plus I tried creating the same thing within Pro/Desktop, but the interface is pure cak! How can I type in the size of objects instead of being careful of how to drag the mouse?
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PaulW
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btw the thing I'm trying to convert across is from 3DS Max R6, but the DWG/DXG Files don't like being in 3D 
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James@CCC
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dunno if i have the same as you, but its prodesktop, so the theory is prob the same.
i dunno quite wot u mean cos i dunno wot a dwg file is, but ive got some wesbites around here somewhere which will help...
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James@CCC
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http://www.prodesktop.net
http://www.jjrowley.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/
hmmm, ok thought i had more than that. they are the basics on how to use it. u2u me if u need anymore help and ill try to help
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PaulW
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DWG \ DXF is from autocad, but 3ds max can *kind* of convert simple surfaces to them & pro desk lets me import it!
Basically I'm converting sections of this to an autocad DWG file...
Importing it into ProDesktop...
But I can't join the lines to create solids, so I get this...
But really can't draw in prodesktop, cant adjust grid lock unless I zoom in which is useless, also I looked for some sort of tutorials but can't find anything from what I gather you cant enter values for length, width... you can only drag the mouse to the size
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James@CCC
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right, didnt understand most of that, but i think i can help.
in order to extrude u have to do one thing at a time, for example that big square in the middle, then a circle, then another circle. Alternatively if its just one big shape all joined together u can cut out the lines in the middle to make it one shape, toolbar pic of scissors (there must be a tutorial on one of those webistes).
in order to change sizes u click on the bottom thing in the toolbar on the right, the 'xx' and some arrows. then click on the line u want to change.
i know this hasnt made much sense, im in a rush, im about to go out. u2u me for more help mate, or send me a sketch with some sizes and ill do it for ya. and also wot the hell is it?
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PaulW
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is a waterblock I've designed, but originally created in 3DS Max...
I'll try figure it out a bit more!
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James@CCC
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gimme some sizes and ill do that for u tomorrow mate.
its really easy to use when u get the hang of it, its just hard to explain
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PaulW
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Ok another question...
is there any way to position an object relative to the world, ie, one object is X-0, Y-0, Z-0, and another is set to X-30, Y-15, Z-0???
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ed
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You got 2 different parts that need to be in specific positions? To do that you have to mate each part to a workplane, which is in the correct location of where you want the part to be...
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PaulW
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quite a few seperate parts!
I'm trying to convert the coords from 3ds max across to prodesk, but re-creating all objects again
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ed
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Ouch. Thats gonna be a little bit complicated I think... Cos the import function on Pro Desktop aint to hot, in my experience anyway.
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PaulW
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yup I found that out the hard way so why I'm re-creating it all again!
I'm slowly getting used to it, took a while to figure out how to add dimension's & rotate objects, its just absolute positions now!
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PaulW
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ok I've now done a complete object, joined it, but its still broken 
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