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Use MLCAD and 3D win 4. Edwin Yu. Using 3D win 4 Import MLCAD files Export AutoCAD files Open DXF files Rescale the model. Change color of the model Hide the detail of the model Change view points of the model Change 3D views of the model. Overview.
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Use MLCAD and 3D win 4 Edwin Yu
Using 3D win 4 Import MLCAD files Export AutoCAD files Open DXF files Rescale the model Change color of the model Hide the detail of the model Change view points of the model Change 3D views of the model Overview
3D win 4(Converts MLCAD files to AutoCAD) • First click Import to select correct MLCAD file Click Import.
Importing MLCAD Drawings • Select All Files (*.*) from Files of type • Allows user to see the MLCAD file • Select the correct file • Click Open
Saving the file to AutoCAD • Once file opens, conversion is in process • Appears on the left • Save file by clicking Export Click Export
Saving AutoCAD files • Select Autodesk ASCII Mesh File (*.dxf) from Save as type • Type in the File name and click Save
Open DXF files • Locate file and double click it • From list of applications, select aclt
Scaled Model • When the drawing is first opened, it is too large
Rescale the model • Type “scale” in the command line.
Rescale the model • Enter “1” to specify base point • Enter “1/200” to specify scale factor If necessary, change scale factor to print on 8.5”x11” page • Rescaled model
Change colors of the model • Use ctrl+A to select all points of the model • Choose the desired color of model
Hide Details of the Model • Enter “hide” in the command prompt Before using hide command After using hide command
Different 3D Views • Model can be seen from different views • ChooseView, 3D Views, then choose any view from the list. Left side of a model
3D View Point • Select View, 3D Views, then VPOINT • VPOINT allows user to see x-y-z coordinate system to rotate the model
Conclusion • MLCAD is used to build a robot virtually • 3D Win 4 converts MLCAD to AutoCAD • AutoCAD shows all details of the robot in 3D