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This section describes how to perform some tasks in addition to //User Manual// and //User Guides//. | This section describes how to perform some tasks in addition to //User Manual// and //User Guides//. | ||
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===== How to copy entities from drawing A to drawing B? ===== | ===== How to copy entities from drawing A to drawing B? ===== | ||
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- Optionally, you can modify the block: look at the [[https:// | - Optionally, you can modify the block: look at the [[https:// | ||
- | Note that other folders are also visible: these are coming by **standard** with the installation of LibreCAD. Your library will be **added** to the standard library. This way, **your library is not deleted when uninstalling | + | Note that other folders are also visible: these are coming by **standard** with the installation of LibreCAD. Your library will be **added** to the standard library. This way, **your library is not deleted when uninstalling |
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+ | ===== How to add radius circle tangent to two lines ? ===== | ||
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+ | - draw two crossing lines | ||
+ | - create a construction layer | ||
+ | - On the construction layer, draw a fillet with the required radius (shown dashed in image so visible) | ||
+ | - On the drawing layer, draw a circle with the " | ||
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+ | The lines and circle will be perfectly tangent, for instance the " | ||
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+ | ===== How to convert from mm to inches ? ===== | ||
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+ | Let's assume General Scale is set to 1. | ||
+ | This is for an intended print scale of 1:1. | ||
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+ | Then to scale from mm to inches: | ||
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+ | 1. Select all, by command (Tools - Select - Select All), or by pulling up a window around it. | ||
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+ | 2. Scale (Tools - Modify - Scale) | ||
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+ | 3. Specify reference point, normally best 0,0. Enter. | ||
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+ | 4. In the Scaling Options: | ||
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+ | To adapt the Drawing Preferences to inches: | ||
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+ | 5. Set Main Units: | ||
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+ | 6. Adapt Dimensions. You could do it with General Scale 1/25.4, but better let it at 1 for possible later print scaling and change the size values individually. You can later use these settings for all your inches drawings. | ||
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+ | And save it under a new name of course. | ||