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by sgladfelter
Tue Jan 21, 2020 7:52 pm
Forum: PowerCADD Discussion
Topic: DWG File Conversion
Replies: 1
Views: 8963

DWG File Conversion

My preferred program for converting icky DWG files into the proper version needed to import into PC went pro-version only for a higher cost this year. It never was terribly stable to begin with, so good luck to them but its time to part ways. Instead I spent all of 15 minutes to find a better option...
by sgladfelter
Wed Nov 20, 2019 8:31 pm
Forum: PowerCADD Discussion
Topic: Lose Key Commands after Quitting
Replies: 7
Views: 21128

Lose Key Commands after Quitting

Custom key commands is a permissions issue. The key commands are saved when PC quits, but it doesn't have permission to edit the file located in ~/Library/Preferences/PowerCADD. Library is a hidden folder now so you'll need to use the 'go' command under the finder pull down. On a side note, I loved ...
by sgladfelter
Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:44 pm
Forum: Techniques
Topic: Stipple Effect
Replies: 1
Views: 28588

Stipple Effect

One of my favorite uses of Alfred's Linear Patterning Tool is the density stipple effect, example and tool settings shown below.


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Library I used to create this is attached, or you can make your own in maybe 2 minutes.
by sgladfelter
Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:51 pm
Forum: PowerCADD Discussion
Topic: DWG Translation for Latest AutoCAD
Replies: 8
Views: 23951

DWG Translation for Latest AutoCAD

Draftsight offers a free version for Mac users, which is what I use to re-save DWG formats. But the last few years they've been pushing a software by subscription model and the free version has become more and more limited, currently available to only their 2019 Mac beta build/release. Its here if y...