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Revision
Cloud
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Introduction
With ever-shortening design cycles
and the prevalence of design-build projects, the revision cloud has become
more common in CAD drawings today. Unfortunately, some versions of AutoCAD
don't provide an easy method to create them. With our Cloud program
creating a cloud or tree-line couldn't be easier. Pick a point and drag
the crosshairs. You can't get much simpler than that. If you need
to pan or zoom while creating the cloud, you can do that too. And the
increment value is based upon a paper space units, so it automatically adjusts
depending upon the current space.
Arc Length Calculation
Our Cloud program handles specification
of the arc's chord length differently than all other revision cloud programs.
The chord length is entered as a plotted distance. For instance, if
you want the chord length of the arcs to be 3/8" when plotted, you simply
specify that value for the increment value. Cloud will automatically
adjust this value depending upon the current space so that when the drawing
is plotted, the arcs will be the correct size. See the chart below for
more information.
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Cloud Arc (Increment) Calculation |
| Model Space |
Paper Space |
Paper Space
Viewport |
| 1 = dimscale |
1 = 1 |
1 = viewport
scale |
Pan/Zoom
Cloud also allows you to pan or zoom
during the creation of the cloud. The Pan or Zoom modes are similar
to AutoCAD's Zoom and Pan commands. The only difference is that the last point
contained within the cloud must remain within view. If it is not, Cloud will
automatically adjust the view. During most zoom operations, cloud creation
is suspended to prevent unwanted arcs from being created. While zooming, a
symbol will appear at the last cloud point created. To resume cloud creation,
simply move the crosshairs near this symbol, when the symbol disappears, resume
dragging the crosshairs.
Features
 Automatic arc
generation
Automatic cloud
closure
Two cloud generation
modes
Increment setting
Width setting
Pan/Zoom during
cloud creation
Automatic scale
compensation
Compatibility
AutoCAD 2009
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AutoCAD 2008
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AutoCAD 2007
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AutoCAD 2006
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AutoCAD 2005
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AutoCAD 2004
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AutoCAD 2002
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