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Below you will find some of most frequent questions asked on forum organized by topics. If you do not find the answer to you issue, you can ask for support on the [[http:// | Below you will find some of most frequent questions asked on forum organized by topics. If you do not find the answer to you issue, you can ask for support on the [[http:// | ||
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==== Drawing issues ==== | ==== Drawing issues ==== | ||
- | **Is the line width feature broken?**\\ | + | |
+ | === Is the line width feature broken? | ||
You might need to zoom in to see the width or increase the line width. The line width is not shown when Draft Mode is enabled. | You might need to zoom in to see the width or increase the line width. The line width is not shown when Draft Mode is enabled. | ||
- | **Is the unit precision broken? All the lines seem to have the same width.**\\ | + | === Is the unit precision broken? All the lines seem to have the same width. |
If the issue is on the //Status bar// or the information given in the //Command line window// then check //Current Drawing Preferences -> Units//. If the issue affects the dimensions, check //Current Drawing Preferences -> Dimensions// | If the issue is on the //Status bar// or the information given in the //Command line window// then check //Current Drawing Preferences -> Units//. If the issue affects the dimensions, check //Current Drawing Preferences -> Dimensions// | ||
- | **Why do I not see the text associated with dimensions?**\\ | + | === Why do I not see the text associated with dimensions? |
You might need to raise the value of //Current Drawing Preferences -> Dimensions -> Text Height//. You might also need to adjust the value of //Current Drawing Preferences -> Dimensions -> General Scale//.\\ | You might need to raise the value of //Current Drawing Preferences -> Dimensions -> Text Height//. You might also need to adjust the value of //Current Drawing Preferences -> Dimensions -> General Scale//.\\ | ||
If you see an **empty rectangle** where the dimension text should be, then check that //View -> Draft// is not active. | If you see an **empty rectangle** where the dimension text should be, then check that //View -> Draft// is not active. | ||
- | **How can I copy a part of a drawing to another drawing?**\\ | + | === How can I copy a part of a drawing to another drawing? |
See the [[usage: | See the [[usage: | ||
- | **Is there a library of drawing elements?**\\ | + | === Is there a library of drawing elements? |
Yes. There is a [[https:// | Yes. There is a [[https:// | ||
- | **My drawing had some hatches. How can I see them?**\\ | + | === My drawing had some hatches. How can I see them? === |
If //Draft// mode is selected then hatches cannot be seen. Check that //View -> Draft// is not active. | If //Draft// mode is selected then hatches cannot be seen. Check that //View -> Draft// is not active. | ||
==== Graphical User Interface issues ==== | ==== Graphical User Interface issues ==== | ||
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==== DWG/DXF import issues ==== | ==== DWG/DXF import issues ==== | ||
- | ** Why does the DWG import fail?**\\ | + | === Why does the DWG import fail? === |
The support of DWG format by LibreCAD is basic. If the DWG import fails, you can convert from DWG to DXF format. Free converters are available on the web. | The support of DWG format by LibreCAD is basic. If the DWG import fails, you can convert from DWG to DXF format. Free converters are available on the web. | ||
- | **The DXF import process failed, why?**\\ | + | === The DXF import process failed, why? === |
LibreCAD does not support all features of Autodesk DXF format. Currently, only the following DXF formats are supported: R12, R14, 2000, 2004 and 2007. If you have issues to import some DXF files, please report them on the [[http:// | LibreCAD does not support all features of Autodesk DXF format. Currently, only the following DXF formats are supported: R12, R14, 2000, 2004 and 2007. If you have issues to import some DXF files, please report them on the [[http:// | ||
- | **ODA File Converter**\\ | + | === Open Design Alliance |
- | Try [[https:// | + | Try the [[https:// |
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==== Printing/ | ==== Printing/ | ||
- | **Why does exporting a PDF produce a blank page?**\\ | + | |
+ | === Why does exporting a PDF produce a blank page? === | ||
You need to select a paper format (e.g. A4) in //Current Drawing Preferences// | You need to select a paper format (e.g. A4) in //Current Drawing Preferences// | ||
- | **How do I print a drawing with dimensions to a specific scale?**\\ | + | === How do I print a drawing with dimensions to a specific scale? |
Make sure the //Widgets -> Toolbars -> Tool Options// bar is active and see the [[https:// | Make sure the //Widgets -> Toolbars -> Tool Options// bar is active and see the [[https:// | ||
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==== LibreCAD release/ | ==== LibreCAD release/ | ||
- | **Where can I find the upcoming release of LibreCAD?**\\ | + | ===Where can I find the upcoming release of LibreCAD?=== |
For most OS, it is possible to build the release under development with this [[https:// | For most OS, it is possible to build the release under development with this [[https:// | ||
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==== Host User Manual Locally ==== | ==== Host User Manual Locally ==== | ||
- | **How can I use User Manual Offline?** | + | === How can I use User Manual Offline? |
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==== Contribute on GitHub ==== | ==== Contribute on GitHub ==== | ||
- | **Can I easily contribute on GitHub?** | + | === Can I easily contribute on GitHub? |
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+ | **Yes**, with a simple //pull request// (term to offer a change). You will need to register a GitHub account, login then go to the page. For example, click the //Edit on GitHub// link in the top right-hand corner of any User Manual page to go to the page. | ||
- | **Yes**, with a simple //pull request//. You will need to register a GitHub account, login then go to the page. For example, click the //Edit on GitHub// link in the top right-hand corner of any User Manual page to go to the page. | + | |
+ | * If you're reading this you won't have write access | ||
+ | * Give the //Pull Request// a description and add any comments then click **Create pull request** button. | ||
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- | * If you're reading this you won't have write access to the repository so GitHub will create a copy of the repository as a branch of a fork in your account. Click the **Create pull request** button. | + | |
- | * Give the //Pull Request// a description and add any comments then click **Create pull request**. | + | |
- | Many GitHub files are in a special format, for example, the User Manual uses reStructuredText. If the change is simple you might be able to stay within existing formatting or perhaps copy a similar formatted section from elsewhere and change it. If you mess it up get help or submit it anyway and let the repository owner fix it. | + | Many GitHub files are in a special format, for example, the User Manual uses reStructuredText. Codes are used to format the document so a simple search in the browser will only find text formatted the same (and Chrome would search the file but Firefox would only search the screen). If the change is simple you might be able to stay within existing formatting, try a blank line before/ |
- | Each contribution should have its own branch so just start again. If you missed something in the //pull request// just open up your repository | + | Each contribution should have its own branch so just start again. If you missed something in the //pull request// just open up your repository branch, change it and commit a new change. |
This process will only work for one file and you can repeat it for two. Complex Pull Requests involving multiple files should be submitted using Git. | This process will only work for one file and you can repeat it for two. Complex Pull Requests involving multiple files should be submitted using Git. | ||
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