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Design the tube in general CAD package.  This is an image of the DWGeditor program from SolidWorks.  It is based on the [[CADopia]] software package.
 
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Revision as of 14:34, 8 September 2012

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Contents


Using the Primary View 3D Menu

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Switch the mesh off in the straights by using the Primary Views>3D>Straights wire>On/Off


Step 2: Load TubeCAD Pro and Initialize the Units

  • Load TubeCAD Pro.
  • If your incoming part was drawn in inches, then press the New Part in Inches button. (This is the button with the blue ball.)
  • If your incoming part was drawn in millimeters, then press the New Part in Millimeters button. (This is the button with the red ball.)

Tcadpro dxfimport1.jpg

Step 3: Start the DXF File Import Feature

In the File pulldown menu, select the Import - DXF File command. Select the DXF file to import then press OK.

  • Select DXF file.
  • Select the centerline layer name and the centerline arc layer name
  • Press "Load File"

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Step 4: Organize the Layout

The display will change. It may look something like this. If you see nothing, then press the Zoom Extents feature.

  • Type the word "auto" in the command line and press the Enter key.
  • Enter "4" and press Enter. This selects the most comprehensive formatting available for TubeCAD Pro layouts.
  • The layout will reorganize itself like this:

Tcadpro dxfimport4.jpg

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Step 5: Set the Diameter

The incoming data will not contain a diameter, so you can set that value in the General Spec menu.

  • Either press the GS button or type "spec" and press Enter.
  • Enter the diameter in the Outer Diameter field
  • Press the "Reset View Diameters" button.
  • Press the OK button at the bottom of the window

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The image will display something like this:

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Step 6: Zoom Extents

Zoom to the extents to see the entire layout.

This entire process takes just a few minutes.

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