SettingsVariables to make objects look smooth in autocad

Settings variables when objects look smooth in autocad

AECFacetdev = 1/16 or less

Viewres = 20,000
AECFacetdev = 1/16
isolines
surftab1
surftab2
facetres

options>display>Display Resolution
options>3D Modeling>3D Objects

Import .STEP .STP into AutoCad

In AutoCAD 12 and higher  type "Import" and select STEP file format- select file and open

OR download Sycode
http://www.sycode.com/products/step_import_ac/index.htm

How to import a .step file into autocad

Since STEP Import for AutoCAD is a plug-in for AutoCAD, it has to be loaded into the AutoCAD environment before it can be used. Loading is a one time process. STEP Import for AutoCAD will automatically load itself into AutoCAD the next time you run AutoCAD.

The STEP Import for AutoCAD plug-in files are installed into the STEP Import for AutoCAD installation folder (typically "C:\Program Files\SYCODE\STEP Import for AutoCAD\"). The plug-in files have an extension of ".arx".

The list of plug-in files along with the version of AutoCAD is shown below. Please be sure to use the plug-in file that corresponds to your version of AutoCAD.

STEPImport_VC60.arx -> AutoCAD 2000, 2000i, 2002
STEPImport_VC70.arx -> AutoCAD 2004, 2005, 2006
STEPImport_VC80.arx -> AutoCAD 2007, 2008 (32 Bit), 2009 (32 Bit)
STEPImport_VC80x64.arx -> AutoCAD 2008 (64 Bit), 2009 (64 Bit)
STEPImport_VC90.arx -> AutoCAD 2010 (32 Bit), 2011 (32 Bit)
STEPImport_VC90x64.arx -> AutoCAD 2010 (64 Bit), 2011 (64 Bit)

To load STEP Import for AutoCAD into AutoCAD please follow the steps listed below:
(1) Select "Load Application..." from "Tools" menu or enter the "_APPLOAD" command.
(2) Click the "Contents" button in "Startup Suite"
(3) Click the "Add" button.
(4) Browse for the plug-in file for your version of AutoCAD (see list above).
(5) Click the "Add" button on the Add File to Startup Suite dialog box.
(6) Click the "Close" button to close the Startup Suite dialog box.
(7) Click the "Close" button to close the Load/Unload Applications dialog box.

Now STEP Import for AutoCAD is completely installed and ready for use.


Usage:
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STEP Import for AutoCAD adds new commands to AutoCAD. The commands added are:
1) STEPImport - Imports a STEP file
2) STEPImportHelp - Displays the STEP Import for AutoCAD help file
3) STEPImportRegister - Registers your copy of STEP Import for AutoCAD
4) STEPImportAbout - Displays the STEP Import for AutoCAD about box


Sample Files:
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Sample STEP files are copied into the Samples folder which is located in the STEP Import for AutoCAD installation folder (typically "C:\Program Files\SYCODE\STEP Import for AutoCAD\"). You can try STEP Import for AutoCAD using these sample files.


Support:
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For support, please E-Mail support@sycode.com

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How do I rotate Crosshairs autocad

 How do I rotate Crosshairs?

How do I turn it back to straight up and down?

SNAPANG = 0.0

Autocad Undocked command window cannot be moved or docked

Undocked command window cannot be moved or docked
Issue

When you undocked your command window, you discovered that you could not move it or dock it again. This occurred regardless of whether Allow docking was activated in the command window's context menu or not. In the same context menu, the entries MOVE and SIZE were greyed out.
Solution

This issue can be caused by your toolbar and window locking settings. These settings are controlled by the LOCKUI variable.

To unlock the command window again

1. At the command prompt, enter lockui.
2. When prompted to enter a new value for LOCKUI, enter 0.

For more information about the variable LOCKUI, please refer to the online Help documentation.