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Computer Aided Design

Computer Aided Design (CAD) is the act of using computers to design an object. CAD techniques follow standard engineering design and drafting procedures, but use a computer to help speed up the process.

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Define the efficiency of a rectifier?

The conversion efficiency n of a rectifier ckt is generally defined as

Na= dc power delivered to the load/ ac power input to the rectifier ckt. Or n = Pdc/Pac

What does CAD stand for in police dispatch?

The CAD in emergency response dispatching stands for Computer Aided Dispatch.

How can you get your 3d skybox to work in Source SDK?

The method is relatively simple, but can be confusing, I recommend this tutorial to help you.

http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/3D_Skybox

What is the main drawback of laurent's half shade polarimeter?

only monochromatic light can be used in half shade polarimeter

What is CAD and CAM and where would you use it?

Using Wiki answers or wikipedia just makes more work for you. You have to check other sources just to make sure your information is accurate. Do the easy, smart, and risk free way to get info-check a website that not just anyone can edit.

What is the best jewelry design software?

Hello Everyone,

The best 2D software to design jewelry or Trace the jewelry for technical drawing would be CorelDraw.

I am a Jewelry Designer for 5 years now and have been using CorelDraw and Illustrator to make the tech specs. But the flow and accuracy that I can achieve with CorelDraw is not even remotely achieved by Illustrator. Illustrator is wonderful software for Graphic Designer and evrything, but when it comes to Hard Core Jewelry technical drawing, its CorelDraw, in my opinion.

What is a CAD platform and how is it different than a CAD system?

A CAD platform is a program such as AutoCAD and a CAD sytem is a connection between CAD and CAM Products.

What is the MentalPlex?

the first google prank directing users to project their thoughts and visualize what they wanted to see on google

What is myone technology in construction?

Myone technology means...In this technology Mould of entire block or building (according to requirement or as per the drawings, Structural elements casted with the help of their interconnected moulds) is made and then using it, whole building is constructed.

Where as in general method of construction, Structural elements or building is constructed separately..Individual Column, Footings, Slab likewise.

How does the autocad 2007 work?

AutoCad 2007 is a computer-aided design program, commonly referred to as CAD, which allows one to design in both 2D and 3D formats. It is used in a variety of industries, from architecture, set design in film and television, as well as designing small items such as jewelry. There are many books and online tutorials which can teach one the intricacies of using this program.

How do you draw a gothic roof?

When designing a house, you may need sketches of the house to give to a contractor, If you are not skilled in drawing, and want a gothic style roof, you can use a Auto Cad program to draw the house and roof for you.

What is auto CAD screen?

You will notice that the Auto CAD drawing screen has many parts to it and can be somewhat confusing at first. There is a bar on the top of the screen which is a standard Windows feature. This identifies the fact that the program running in the "window" is AutoCAD and lists the name of the current drawing. If you have not saved the drawing yet, AutoCAD simply calls it "Drawing".

How do you using Parameters Manager in GstarCAD?

The Parameters Manager supports the following operations:

  • Click the name of a dimensional constraint parameter to highlight the constraint in the drawing.
  • Double-click a name or expression to edit it.
  • Right-click and click Delete to remove a dimensional constraint parameter or user variable.
  • Click a column heading to sort the list of parameters by name, expression, or value.

How do you use Mleader Align in GstarCAD?

Align Leader: Aligns and spaces selected multileader objects. After select this option, a prompt message will display > Select a multileader:

For example, selected the Mleaders which content the block A and B. Then select multileader to align. Then select the Mleader which contents the block C. After this, specify the alignment direction (horizontal or vertical).

How do you make Constraint Settings in GstarCAD?

In Constraint Settings dialog box you can select the options to display different dimensional constraints effect.

Dimensional name format:

There are three options:Value,Name,Name and Expression,you can get different dimensional constraint text effect according to what option you select.

Show lock icon for annotational constraints:

Select whether show lock icon for annotational constraints.

Show hidden dynamic constraints for selected objects:

If you check this option, GstarCAD will display the relevant dynamic constraints for selected objects automatically.

What are valence band?

The quantum mechanical energy band where electrons reside in semiconductors that participate in interatomic bonding.

What are the main advantages of GstarCAD?

Independent intellectual property

Reasonable price

Shortest time to learn how to use

Similar interface with AutoCAD

Compatible with AutoCAD

Does GstarCAD offer localization version?

Yes. There are more than 200,000 software installations in around 100 countries and regions, in order to help users design with GstarCAD more conveniently, we are preparing for more and more local versions. It contains Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, Russian, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Hebrew and others. You can download it in the website if this local version has been released.

Is GstarCAD compatible with dwg?

.dwg is the default drawing format of GstarCAD; at present, GstarCAD is compatible with ever version of .dwg and .dxf files from 2.5 to 2010, it is means GstarCAD is compatible from AutoCAD 2.5 to AutoCAD 2012. If you are using AutoCAD 2013, you have to exchange the file with GstarCAD and save it as earlier .dwg version before 2010. By the way, GstarCAD will be compatible with AutoCAD 2013 soon.

What is the difference between the operation method of GstarCAD and AutoCAD?

The UIs, commands and operations of GstarCAD are almost the same with AutoCAD, if you've ever used AutoCAD, you will proficiently use it without any training.

How long is the free charge period of GstarCAD Trial Version?

The free Trial period of GstarCAD is ONE month. During the free Trial period, all the functions are not limited; some functions of the software will be limited once the Trial Period expires. Therefore, please notice the hint of Trial Version on the title bar; the drawings will not be saved once free charge period expires. Even if you have bought GstarCAD Network version, in case the expiration prompts while software starts, please check the connection between server to avoid the situation that the drawings cannot be saved.

Where does GstarCAD save the auto saved files?

Open the "Tools>Options>Files" panel, there is an option of "Automatic Save File Location", the option records the path of current auto saved files. Users can change to other folders. Please make sure that the folder is writable first.

How do you switch the interface of GstarCAD to Classic interface?

From GstarCAD 2011, the Ribbon interface was added as the default interface, but the classic interface is still popular as well, so GstarCAD provides a convenient way to switch between them.

Way 1: Find "Style" at upper-right corner to select "Classic interface" in the menu. You can also select the interface style in it.

Way 2: Type the WS command, and input 3 for Classic interface, or input 1 for Ribbon interface.