Hi Electronics Instructor; Thank you for you comment that is supportive and encouraging. Those comments which express grievances are also appreciated as constructive criticism - they keep me humble. Thank you for your time spent in viewing. howtopam
Many thanks for taking time out to produce this tutorial. I am new to CAD and your method has helped very much in choosing LibreCAD. I was able to follow your instruction without having to keep pressing the pause button.
My mind is not as sharp as those that can "complete blueprints for rocket engines" by the time you put the border. WHY IS EVERYONE IN SUCH A HURRY?!?! Is someone hurrying them to build that babylon tower again?? Your tone is very encouraging for new people to try this product. I am glad it has command line input. Maybe now I can migrate from Windows ...
Hi Ghost Erik; Thank you for your input - all input is extremely valuable. Some viewers state that this tutorial is too slow as you have mentioned. I do agree and have purposely recorded it slow for those who appreciate following at this pace rather than stopping and replaying the tutorial in parts to attempt to understand what is happening. For those who find the slow pace too monotonous they can speed up there video player speed to 1.25X or 1.5X or 1.75X for faster playing. Playback on the RUclips site in a web browser can be changed by pressing the (+,-) keys for speed increase and decrease. It appears that many people are in fact in a "HURRY" these days - time is money. When in Babylon (Rome) do as the Romans do. Thank you for your comment. howtopam
Some good general recap. What threw me is it looks like your drawing back to front, be using dims. I would have selected the line by Start (instead of end) - so a line going up is + instead of -, and a line going left of the cursor is going - instead of +. Small point but needing pointing out.
Hi Mike Burditt; Good Point! It is good practice for all Draftpersons to be consistant in the working direction; and preferably that direction comforms to the standardized "norm" - from negative towards the positive. Thank you for pointing this out for others to heed. howtopam
Thank You for this... Very helpful. I guess I hear at the speed you instruct. some tutorials I have to pause and slide back because they assumed I knew what they wer teaching and I didnt yet.
Hi Howtopam. Good video for absolute beginners. A suggestion for improvement: Show the basic tools in effect - and show the differences between them, rather than just pointing at them and reading the hint-text out loud. This generally applies to the entire video, but just an example: the snap-options: Show how they work (or don't mention them at all). Otherwise thank you. It's great that you take the time to introduce total newbies to tools like this.
Hi Rasmus Sandberg; Thank you for your input. You raise an important point about showing the tools in effect. I will remember your advice in future videos. Thank you. howtopam
Wow the amount of saying the same thing over and over is kind of frustrating. The needless long pauses make me want to lay down behind my truck with the parking break off and hope for a swift wind.
Hi Adam N; Please see this link for tool bar information. I think it will explain the feature that you are inquiring about. librecad.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ref/toolbars.html If this link does not have the information that you need, please comment and I will attempt to assist you further. Thank you for viewing. howtopam
for a free product someone taking the pain of making a video illustration makes no sense to the people with silver spoon in their mouth.. 0$ is indeed more than $3000+ ,... in weirdo math
@@umersaeed6032 True that. Most people are content at looking at themselves in the mirror and complaining about any flaw they find in others, while hiding the fact that they are barely human, but only an image of what one person in 8 billion imagines. They see themselves as god-like, yet not realising their disgusting personality flaws that they splash on others like a leaky sewage pipe.
Should I infer, from your lack of response, NO MORE QUESTIONS? Otherwise I'm working in an ISOMETRIC file. I have made the necessary 'square' to enact an INSCRIBED circle. Is it possible to DRAG it to form a 1" wide tire thrd? Thanks!
Hi a Boswell Inniss; I apologize for my lack of response to your last comment as I have been extremely busy lately. If you have further questions please comment and I will be happy to attempt to provide possible solutions for you. Thank you. howtopam
Hi Bal Loney; Your are correct. A positive number input will move the coordinates in one direction and a negative number input will move the coordinates in the opposite direction. Thank you for viewing. howtopam
Thanks for the tutorial looking for a package to replace Autocad (for home use - simple metalwork) as I no longer have access to Autocad LibreCad looks good. Will give it a try soon
Hi Paul Morrey; Librecad is a terrific 2D drawing software tool with a great support community. For 2D drawing needs the Librecad application creates impressive standardized CAD images. Thank you; howtopam
The video is well done, but the volume is incredibly low. I do not know if it is the speaker's voice, or if he had the mike off-axis, but this video is very difficult to hear without the volume control on my computer cranked to max. I usually cannot handle how loud RUclips videos are with the volume control over half way up. The signal to noise ratio is very poor.
Hi Em7Vids; Thank you for your input about the video audio. You are not the first viewer to have had difficulty with the audio on this video I will look into the audio track and see if something can be done to improve the audio. Thank you. howtopam
I'm lost dealing w/re-positioning the RELATIVE ZERO. On the Wigets toolbar, [on bttm], I have both Lock ... & Reset Zero, [making access easy]. I need to add additional lines, but the old RELATIVE ZERO location makes that impossible. Any help, you can provide, would be appreciated Thanks!
Hi a Boswell Inniss; Please check out this link. I think it has the information you require. forum.librecad.org/Relative-Zero-Point-td5708013.html howtopam
Hi a Boswell Inniss; Please read this link telling about Librecad blocks for download. forum.librecad.org/Block-Library-td5718156.html Here is the block package download on github. github.com/GSStnb/dxfBlocks Here is another page with some Librecad blocks. wiki.librecad.org/index.php/Part_Libraries There will be more resources available when searching the internet. I hope this information is somewhat useful for you. Thank you. howtopam
Hi Max Power; thank you for your inquiry. I do not know what version of Librecad you have, but a few years ago there was a bug that cause the issue that you are describing. Check this website for information github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/issues/981 and perhaps download a newer version of Libracad and reinstall.Let me know how this works for you. Thank you. howtopam
Hi howtopam, I hope that all is well. The new model looks good, will you be doing a 'HOW TO INSTALL IT'? I tried to download it and after some struggle got it, but could not install it
Hi a Boswell Inniss; I will look for howto videos on "isometric" projection. Until then I am including a like to an online [pdf] file that you will find "3D" drawing information in on page [30] and page [62 - 67]. I think this information you will find very helpful. Here is the link: heikell.fi/downloads/LibCAD_220rc1.pdf Thank you for your question. If you have any further inquires about librecad, please comment. Here are two videos you might find helpful. ruclips.net/video/Um9DH8n9bDo/видео.html ruclips.net/video/lX1_zT2Vzqc/видео.html howtopam
I hope I can Convey this. With a 6 " dia. CIRCL,, in the frnt vw., I want to mark the ht., in side vw.. Every combination I try only sel. the CENTER not the Top Quaudrent. What shall I do? Thanks!
A problem I can make no progress on. Clk'd FIND ANG,LE BETWEEN 2 Lns. [DIM clk'd] Clk'd both … p,laces 1 EXTN Ln, & 1 ARROW. TEXT remains INVISIBLE. What should I chnge? Thanks!
Hi a Boswell Inniss; I think you are describing [Angular] dimensions. If the text remains too small to be seen, you can go to [Options] on the upper tool bar and from the drop-down menu choose [Current Drawing Preferences] and from the new small window that opens up choose [Dimensions]. On the [Dimensions] tab window you will see in the left column a field [Text Height] and it is defaulted to "2.5mm" change it to "4.5mm" or "6.5mm" or what ever size you desire. Then in the right column you will see the field [Arrow Size] change that field to your desired size. Now you save your changes and the text and arrow heads on your drawing will appear larger. Thank you for you inquiry. howtopam
Hi, Am I mistaken but there seems to be a shortage of help towards people who have moved from .DWG? I have drawings in this format that I would like to use in LibreCAD, is this not possible?
Hi Cy O'Hara Your Librecad version may be missing the application files necessary to process DWG file format. With this "libdxfrw" library installed in librecad you will be able to work with your existing DWG files.Check out this application library through this provided link:-- > libdxfrw library to read dwg & read/write dxf files sourceforge.net/projects/libdxfrw/ I hope this information helps you. howtopam
Hi a Boswell Inniss; If you choose the polygon [cen,cor] tool and set (6) sides from the upper toolbar then pick your center point, the command-line will request: "select next corner". Now enter the "@" for (relative to) the center point and then type 0,7 after the @. Like this: @0,7 This will create a hexagon (6) sides with each side being "7" units in length. I hope this information is helpful. If you require further information please comment. Thank you for your inquiry. howtopam
@@howtopamcom I apologize, about 2 sec. after I clk'd Send … thought maybe the other icon. Tried - works ideal. By the way, is there a way to display the Units symbol, [" - for inches], on Dims? Thanks!
Hi a Boswell Inniss; Thank you for your reply. To get the ["] inches symbol to show after the number in a dimension simply choose the (Properties) option from the (Modify) tools drop-down menu and then click on select the dimension text to highlight and select it. Then in the (Properties) window next to the (Dimension) symbol there are three boxes. Type your dimension number in the box and end it with the ["] symbol and click O.K. I hope this information is helpful. Thank you for your inquiry. howtopam
This video avoids “the curse of knowledge” and presents information at a pace, and in a way, that it can be understood by someone that has no knowledge of CAD
Hi Lanny Henson; Thank you for viewing this video tutorial and thank you for your positive comment. Your input is appreciated and valued. Thank you. howtopam
It is kind of confusing why you put -20 to create a line towards positive Y axis. When entered 20 it was darfted downwards. It supposed to be opposite.
Hi Mill Vanilli; I like to think of the negative (-) symbol as only reverse or backup from the direction that one is currently headed. If I travel 20 units along the 'Y' axis, then, to backup 5 units I must use the (-) negative symbol as "-5" units. Thank you for your inquiry. I hope this info is helpful. If you require further info on this or any other librecad topic please comment and I will attempt to provide more data. Thank you for viewing this tutorial video. howtopam
Thank you, nice slow pace for an absolute newbie to follow. Would have been better if the background was lighter, it's difficult to see the lines on the black.
Hi Tony Collins; Thank you for your comment. I do agree with you about the dark background making the drawing lines obscure. Through the setting the background color can be changed to any shade that is desired. I do most of my drawing with black on white. I am happy to hear that you found the speed of the video acceptable. Some find the video speed too slow, but I suggest to them that up the speed of their video player. The video player settings can be adjusted under playback speed to 1.5X or 2.0x to increase the video speed to a comfortable viewing speed. Thank you. howtopam
I have downloaded the program and even dough I have gone back and tried to updated my program does nor look like yours. I believe I have the older version. Where do I go to get the latest version.
Hi Jorge Quintana; You can get the latest version by adding the correct repository from here. librecad.org/cms/home/installation/linux.html Thank you; howtopam
Hi again, Well thank you for your 'how to install the latest (daily) version'. Sadly, I still cannot get the latest version, as shown on your screen shot. I have uninstalled my old version and just in case I needed a empty OS, but no difference. Any ideas? Regards, Cy
i've s'rched everywhere ,,. now bothering 'HOW TO'. Is it possible to chg. the Dim. Readout Frmt. from [Decimal] to [STD. INCH]?. Please tell me; Where to Look ... Thanks!
Hi a Boswell Inniss; I think the information that you are looking for can be found on this link. wiki.librecad.org/index.php/Dimensions If you require further assistance please comment and I will attempt to help provide extra information. Thank you for your inquiry. howtopam
Hi Alfred INNISS; Please send your file to howtopam1@gmail.com Or you can attempt to explain to me in greater detail what vertical line you are trying to get to appear 0.01.28 inches long. thank you for your inquiry and please re-comment if your require further assistance. All your questions about librecad are welcome. howtopam
Hi Alfred INNISS; If you desire to make the vertical line that is currently "1.28" into "0.0128", then you can make use of the [Trim] tool under the [Modify] button in the left toolbar. Just trim the line until it is the correct length or trim the line to "0" length and then [Lengthen] the line by a (distance) of "0.0128". Try these options. If you require further assistance please comment. howtopam
Hope you can help! I have searched for how to set an [Architectural] BLUEPRNT backgrnd,with no luck. OPT. … APP.PREF. … Bckgrnd - ?What do you suggest? Thanks!
HI a Boswell Inniss; If you are searching for "style" of the Architectural drawing, then you can look at drawing created in any CAD application such as Auto-cad. I am including a link to an online PDF file showing the "styles" of Architectural drawings. These examples may be what you are looking for. www.pearsonhighered.com/assets/samplechapter/0/1/3/2/0132740648.pdf If this information is not what you are searching for, please comment. Thank you for your question. howtopam
Hi a Boswell Inniss; After you change the grid spacing in the "current drawing settings" under the "options" tab you must close your drawing and re-open it for the changes to take effect. See this link. forum.librecad.org/change-the-pace-of-the-grid-td5715952.html#:~:text=From%20the%20menu%2C%20select%20Options,the%20appearance%20of%20the%20grid. Thank you for your question. howtopam
Hi Peter O. yes there are cad applications that will allow you to turn your 2D librecad drawing into a 3D model. A quick Google search will present you with links to software applications that have such a development function. Here is a tutorial here. www.onshape.com/cad-blog/turning-your-old-2d-drawings-into-3d hope this information is helpful. Thank you for your question. howtopam
Hi HARVEY WEICH; Thank you for your inquiry. Which element of the tool bar appearance are you referring to? This tool bar has not been customized, however, the buttons can appear differently depending on your operating system default "icon" theme. The desktop theme and the icon theme will effect the appearance of your librecad application as upon install the application attempts to use the default desktop appearance effects. If this information has not answered your query please describe the exact element of the tool bar that you are referring to and I will attempt to explain that detail. Thank you. howtopam
@@howtopamcom my looks way different I have just one row of tools on left side. I used to do autocad but haven't for many years trying this to keep my mind active but having a hard time as its different from autocad
Hi HARVEY WEICH; I am happy to hear that you have chosen Librecad as an activity to keep your mind challenged. Librecad can produce very professional 2D drawings by an adept operator. The learning curve is not too big and after a few quick lessons most people discover that they are able to continue on their own, learning at their own pace. If you would like to customize the tool bar layout for your convenience, I am including a link to a short Librecad tutorial about how to do the tool bar customization. Do let me know if this helps you or if you have any other questions that I may be able to provide information on. Thank you. howtopam librecad.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ref/customize.html
Hi Richard Szabo'; If I understand your question correctly, you want to make the number text size larger so it is easier to see? To increase the dimension value size go to the top tool bar and click on "Options". Under "Options" from the drop-down menu choose "Current Drawing Preferences". A new window will open. From the new window choose the "Dimensions" tab. Under the "Dimensions" tab in the left column at the top where it says "Text size & position" choose "Text size". The default setting is likely 2.5 unless you have changed it. By changing the value in this box the dimension value size on your current drawing will change to larger or smaller print. If I have misunderstood your question please comment and I will attempt to provide information to address your new question. Thank you for your question. howtopam
Hi WiseOne; Likely my mic volume is turned up too high. But thank you for noticing I will try to set the mic volume better on my future videos. Thank you for viewing this tutorial video. howtopam
@@howtopamcom No it, it's not that. Just listen to the video and while you can be heard, the background white noise is very excessive. You would probably benefit from a newer condensor microphone. Something like a Blue Yeti or other similar ones people use for podcasting.
Hi a Boswell Inniss; On your top toolbar under the [Widgets] button is a toolbar creator. Inside the toolbar creator you can create your own toolbar with a [Text] icon. I think this is what you are looking for. howtopaam
This video appears to turn off a lot of people and causing some of them to avoid trying LibreCAD. I encourage people to consider LibreCAD but look for a tutorial video elsewhere to decide if you want to try it or already have it installed and want to start learning how to use it.
Hi Jack T; What LibreCAD version do you have installed? can you update it or reinstall LibreCAD? When LibreCAD is open on the top tool bar you will see menu options. Click on the "Options" tab and from the drop-down menu click on "Application Options" and from the new window that opens choose the "Default" tab and on the right side at the top of the "Default" page you will see "Layers" and "All". You can click on the "All" to reset ALL settings back to their original position. To open a "Layers" box on the same top tool bar of LibreCAD when it is first opened you will see a "Widgets" tab that you can click on to open a menu which has check boxes where you can check the box beside the "Layers" option. I hope his information is helpful. If you require further assistance with LibreCAD, please comment here again with your question and I will attempt to offer you some solutions. Thank you for viewing this LibreCAD video. howtopam
@@howtopamcom > What LibreCAD version do you have installed? < I reinstalled it from the .exe. It was and is 2.2.0, the latest download. >Click on the "Options" tab and from the drop-down menu click on "Application Options" and from the new window that opens choose the "Default" tab and on the right side at the top of the "Default" page you will see "Layers" and "All". You can click on the "All" to reset ALL settings back to their original position.< Done. It said to close it to reset all of the settings so I did. >To open a "Layers" box on the same top tool bar of LibreCAD when it is first opened you will see a "Widgets" tab that you can click on to open a menu which has check boxes where you can check the box beside the "Layers" option.< I found it under Widgets -> Dock Widgets I'll try working with it again. Thank you for your assistance.
Hi Jack T; After you select the entity go to the left side of the view-port window where you will see a vertical row of tools like lines and circles and such. Follow the tools items down until you see an icon that appears to be a cross with a circular arrow around it. Click on that icon to open a menu that will have a "properties" option in the listings. Click on that "properties" listing with your entity selected and a properties window will open. Thank you for your inquiry. howtopam
@@howtopamcom Thank you for your help. It doesn't seem to have dynamic dimensioning but it's free and I can get it to do what I need it to do, which was house layout to get quotes for flooring and countertops.
@@jackt6112 Happy to here that LibreCAD is working for you. If you have any further LibreCAD questions please comment here. Thank you for viewing Jack T. howtoapm
Hi andrewmvenegas; Thank you for your concern about this video volume. I just checked the volume in Firefox web browser and in Slimjet web browser and the sound has plenty of volume in these browsers. The sound issue that you are experiencing could be some other problem. I am including a link to information from other youtube video listeners who have also experienced volume relate issues. You may find a solution here. www.quora.com/Why-is-the-volume-so-low-on-so-many-RUclips-videos Thank you howtopam
You appear to be running Ubuntu. I'm running Ubuntu 16.04. The latest I can locate is version 2.0.9. Can you tell me how you installed the 2.1.0 version you're running? Thanks!
Hi LD James; Please have a look at this short 6 minute video as it will answer all of your question very quickly. ruclips.net/video/Mkjllie0jdA/видео.html Thank you; howtopam
By the way, a resolution to the version problems I was having. There appears to be more than one link for the Ubuntu Librecad ppa. I had installed the wrong ppa. Thanks for the channel and invaluable help with Librecad! -- L. D. James
If all you want to do is draw a straight line, use a pencil. Or did you forget about that because you are too clever for tutorials for newbies? If you want, I can guide you to a few places you can buy one: An art supply shop A stationery store A newsagent Steal one from the club next time you're wasting your pay on Keno. You're welcome!
Hi a Boswell Inniss; This information may help you. forum.librecad.org/offset-distance-td5714376.html forum.librecad.org/how-to-offset-a-geometry-td5713841.html Thank you for your inquiry. If you require further assistance please re-comment. howtopam
Hi MustaffaCuppa; There are many shortcuts a cad operator can utilize once adept with the proper functionality of the application. Such shortcuts with keyboard hot keys in conjunction with use of the mirroring tool to duplicate entries around the center axis greatly increase software efficiency. There are other CAD applications for Linux, but Librecad for 2D drawing is the most complete and proficient software available. For 3D solids there is an application called FreeCad that produces solids proficiently. Here is a link to some other Linux CAD softwares: www.ubuntupit.com/free-autocad-alternative-top-15-cad-software-for-linux/ itsfoss.com/cad-software-linux/ Thank you; howtopam
Hi @@howtopamcom, thanks. for the link, there are some I have not tried.. FreeCAD is a parametric solid modeller, I suppose like CAD PTC (pro-engineer that was), the other I looked at was Draftsight. NanoCAD looks good but is for windows. I suppose I could use a VirtualBox or similar. I really could use a good AutoCAD clone in the same way Blender is for 3dsMax.
Hi a Boswell Inniss; I may be able to help if I had a little more information. Please describe your problem in greater detail. When is it that you cannot get a line to appear and what function are you preforming when the "no line appears" scenario occurs? Thank you; howtopam
Hi Rodney Hopson; Yes; the layer is created for "center-lines". However, a cad operator may choose another style of line to represent the object centers, if the "center-line" styles offered may not appear as preferred. Thank you; howtopam
Hi Cy O'Hara; Yes it can be a little bit different installing a downloaded DEB package from installing through using the package manager or the software center. If you have any difficulties with the install, please post any questions and I will attempt to offer a solution. Thank you; howtopam
Hi a Boswell Inniss; A link to more information about changing drawing Units. forum.librecad.org/How-to-change-units-from-inches-to-mm-td5710754.html May his will be of some use. Thank you. howtopam
Hi a Boswell Inniss; Most applications will add a number in front of a duplicate file when saved rather than overwrite the existing file that contains the same name. Librecad "autosaves" many times during the creation of a drawing. These "autosaved" files usually have a # in front of the file name. Please see this web form question in the link below. forum.librecad.org/Saving-files-td5707460.html I hope this answers your question, if not please re-comment. Here is a link to a PDF Librecad manual for download. www.heikell.fi/downloads/LibCAD_220rc1.pdf Thank you. howtopam
HI a Boswell Inniss; In the top tool bar is a [Widgets] button and under the [Widgets] button are options with "check boxes" that can be selected. Check the [Layers] and the [Command Line] options and both "Docks" will appear together. If you desire to have the [Layer] and the [Command Line] in different locations, you can "Drag" them to another location. I hope this answers your question. Thank you. howtopam
@@howtopamcomThank you for the rapid reply. Went to DOCK...WIDGETS all 3 of my desired Widgets were selected. They appear, but, not appear SIMULTANEOUSLY. What can I do? Thanks!
Hi a Boswell Inniss; If the widget is checked it will appear in the docking station. The widgets in the docking station all have a tool bar which contains a very small close button and an enlarge button. With your mouse cursor on the top tool bar of the widget press the left mouse button and drag the widget up or down in the docking station. You will notice that when the widget is in a good position to drop it there will be a "blue" background appear under the widget. When the "blue" background appears release the left mouse button and the widget will stay in the location and order that you dropped it. I hope this info helps. Thank you for your question. howtopam
When trying to use PROPERTIES; I follow their steps; * clk Prop.[in Modify mn.]…* sel. Ln. Cannot sel.Ln ….whole process does not work! From what text/or, how can I learn my errors? Thanks!
Hi a Boswell Inniss; Can you select the line by setting your mouse cursor on it and left clicking before you go to [modify]+[properties]? If clicking on the line does not "select" it, try holding the left mouse button down just off of the line and drag the mouse - there will be a "green" rectangle - over the line to select it. Once the line is selected then go to [Modify]+[Properties]. If dragging the "green" rectangle over the line does not "select" the line or mouse clicking, save your drawing to a file and close the drawing and close Librecad and reopen the application. Sometimes the application get a glitch and closing and reopening will set the application in order again. If these tips do not work for you please comment and we will try some other suggestions. Thank you for your question. howtopam
Hi a Boswell Inniss; What is "Fail"? Did librecad open and you cannot open the drawing? What version of librecad are you using? Did the drawing save with the correct file extension? Can you "right-click" on your drawing and choose "open with" and then find librecad in the menu and try to open the drawing through that procedure? Please comment. howtopam
Hi a Boswell Inniss; You are not able to open your drawing in librecad? What happens when you have librecad open and drag your drawing file from the storage folder into the librecad view-port? Your librecad 2.1.3 is the most resent release and I also have that version and have had no problems like you are experiencing. If dragging the drawing file into the view-port does not work, check the permissions on your drawing file. Right click on the drawing file and from the drop-down menu choose [properties] and check the "permissions" tab to see if the file is owned by User. If you are the owner of the drawing file and you still cannot open it in librecad try to reinstall librecad. Please comment. howtopam
Hi Cy O'Hara; Yes Librecad is completely operational thtough the keyboard by entering commands on the commandline located at the bottom of the drawing window. Pressing the key combination [Ctrl + M] will turn on the commandline function. Here ia a link to the Librecad online manual listing all of the keyboard commands --> wiki.librecad.org/index.php/Commands wiki.librecad.org/index.php/LibreCAD_users_Manual wiki.librecad.org/index.php/A_short_manual_for_use_from_the_command_line#Using_the_Command_line I hope this information is useful for you. Thank you; howtopam
Hi, many thanks for your 'keyboard command info, unfortunately, I had a bit of a freez-up, however, it is all very exciting. Additionally, my desktop image does not look as good as yoursI I do not have the row of 5 icons on the left, and it does not seem to respond to dragging the frame across? Regards, Cy
Hi again Howtopam, your help has been most useful. I do not know if I am imagining it, but it seems to work much smoother on 64 bit and a bit (excuse the pun) slower on 32 bit, but not enough to put me off. This is a bit off piste, but I have never been able to make a donation for the LibreCAD, or Mint, I always seem to get booted out. Perhaps it is my Euro's?
Hi Cat Mock; In the layers box you can select which layers are visible. By selecting each layer and turning on the visibility icon the drawing will then be viewed in the drawing ares as the final pic. Thank you; howtopam
Hi Cat Mock; Yes I will post some extra tutorials on LibreCad on this channel in the near future. I plan to produce some shorter videos on select tasks employing different tools. Thank you for your inquiry; howtopam
That's great news that you will be posting more tutorials. The video was very helpful and I appreciate the tutorials you make. I look forward to more because I really want to learn LibreCAD. Thanks howtopam.
If you spend your time looking at the options, you will find that just like the things howtopam stated as "different in the last edition" apply to this one too. They are still there, but under different headings. It isn't the tutorial that is not helpful, it is that programs shuffle their working ideas so that people have to constantly learn new things. But all you need to do in this instance is spend some time navigating your buttons. It's not that difficult.
It takes 10 minutes to draw a totally pointless border around an A4 paper size. THIS IS NOT CAD - it is nursery class drawing. CAD is about designing and drawing objects. Paper size has no relevance to the proper operation of CAD. I cannot understand anyone purporting to design software claiming to be CAD based on paper size.
Hi MetallChips 85; Above the drawing window to the right of the "By Layer" - drop-down - menus is another small window labeled "Radius" that appears when any of the "Circle tools" are selected. You can enter your radius of 3.3125 into this little "radius" window above when utilizing the circle "Center with a Radius" tool and then choose a point for the center of your circle to be located within the drawing. Hope this helps. Thank you; howtopam
I found a way after posting the question, sometimes that's what it takes i guess. I selected the 'Circle' drop down menu, then selected 'Center,point' ,then selected the center location, then i clicked the empty space below the command line and finally found the spot where a critical dimension could be entered. I tried the same thing using 'Line' 2 points, vertical, horizontal and rectangle, but it says unknown error. How would i properly command this function? TO be honest, i see a lack of information regarding this software, which i see great potential in. I have experience with Autodesk and Mastercam along with over 10 years of Mechanical drafting and on the floor machine work. If i could contribute to the development of software and or tutorials, i would gladly do so.
Hi MetallChips 85; Glad to hear that you located a place to enter dimensions. Librecad is very command-line oriented for proficient optimum functionality. Just above the spot where you located to enter your dimension is the word "command" and that text will change, giving suggested input pertaining to the tool that you are utilizing. In that spot you will notice that the text will request a "point" or a "radius" or report any errors in the input values attempted. If you have suggestions to contribute tot eh development of the Librecad application, here is a web address where you could perhaps communicate with the developers. Thank you; howtopam
Hi Sabrina Arturis; I believe, if I understand your question correctly, that you desire to enter the line length into the command line interface - correct? Then you will need to change the fraction 21/2 to a decimal form by divide 2 by 21 which provides a solution of - 0.09523809523. Therefore you may enter into the command line interface 12.09523809523 as your line length. Thank you; howtopam
Hi Sabrina Arturis; Just to clarify - the figure is 12' 0.09523809523'' or 12' X 12" = 144 inches plus 0.09523809523 inches. That is - 144.09523809523 inches. Thank you; howtopam
12'-21/2" makes no sense as a distance notation. Did you really mean 21/2 inches (10.5) so the program would do the math for you or did you mean to say 12' 2 1/2" as in 12 feet 2.5 inch?
all I have to say is howtopam gave his time to explain, how to use librecam,, remember there are users who are first time users, and need it explained over and over. be patient …
Play the video on 1.5 speed and it becomes smooth and easier to take, other than that it is a really well done video. Great content
You're a real one
very nice video indeed, I found that the speed was perfect to swtich between the software and youtube
This is not good content. He has n idea.
Unwatchable
I would say you should choose a white background for your tutorial, it is difficult to see lines
The previous commenters whine too much ! Thanks for a helpful tutorial. It helped me get started.
Hi Electronics Instructor; Thank you for you comment that is supportive and encouraging. Those comments which express grievances are also appreciated as constructive criticism - they keep me humble.
Thank you for your time spent in viewing.
howtopam
Many thanks for taking time out to produce this tutorial. I am new to CAD and your method has helped very much in choosing LibreCAD. I was able to follow your instruction without having to keep pressing the pause button.
The Bob Ross of CAD. Very informative and soothing.
I love the way you whisper. It gives your video credence.
For the complete beginners (like me) this is a great video to watch.
Milen Paiakov
There is no way a complete beginner could understand that.
My mind is not as sharp as those that can "complete blueprints for rocket engines" by the time you put the border.
WHY IS EVERYONE IN SUCH A HURRY?!?! Is someone hurrying them to build that babylon tower again??
Your tone is very encouraging for new people to try this product. I am glad it has command line input. Maybe now I can migrate from Windows ...
Hi Ghost Erik; Thank you for your input - all input is extremely valuable. Some viewers state that this tutorial is too slow as you have mentioned. I do agree and have purposely recorded it slow for those who appreciate following at this pace rather than stopping and replaying the tutorial in parts to attempt to understand what is happening. For those who find the slow pace too monotonous they can speed up there video player speed to 1.25X or 1.5X or 1.75X for faster playing. Playback on the RUclips site in a web browser can be changed by pressing the (+,-) keys for speed increase and decrease. It appears that many people are in fact in a "HURRY" these days - time is money. When in Babylon (Rome) do as the Romans do.
Thank you for your comment.
howtopam
Found the advice and tips very useful for getting started in LibreCad.
Some good general recap. What threw me is it looks like your drawing back to front, be using dims. I would have selected the line by Start (instead of end) - so a line going up is + instead of -, and a line going left of the cursor is going - instead of +. Small point but needing pointing out.
Hi Mike Burditt; Good Point! It is good practice for all Draftpersons to be consistant in the working direction; and preferably that direction comforms to the standardized "norm" - from negative towards the positive.
Thank you for pointing this out for others to heed.
howtopam
It was a useful video all the same following my basic training on Autocad a long while back. Keep posting.
Thanks so much....This really helped with because I was reading and practising simultaneously................You are the best lecturer for like me.
Hi Eunice Uzendu; I am happy to be of assistance.
Thank you for your kind words.
howtopam
This has been helpful! I'm stuck on how to make line segments, but at least I can make rectangles in different colors now. Slow and steady...
Thank You for this... Very helpful. I guess I hear at the speed you instruct. some tutorials I have to pause and slide back because they assumed I knew what they wer teaching and I didnt yet.
Hi Petra Treemer; Thank you for your kind comment.
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librecad.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ref/customize.html
Thank you for the video, I really needed a recap after 8 months out of college not doing CAD at all :D
Hi Andreas G. ; Thank you for your time to watch and thank you for your "Thank You" - I am happy that you found the video helpful.
Thank you;
howtopam
Thank You! This is what i need to have my own plan of my flat for workers
Thank you for your efforts in creating this video.
Hi Olin Zuercher; Thank you for your show of appreciation.
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For a complete beginner like me, this was very good. Thanks!
Hi Howtopam. Good video for absolute beginners. A suggestion for improvement: Show the basic tools in effect - and show the differences between them, rather than just pointing at them and reading the hint-text out loud. This generally applies to the entire video, but just an example: the snap-options: Show how they work (or don't mention them at all). Otherwise thank you. It's great that you take the time to introduce total newbies to tools like this.
Hi Rasmus Sandberg; Thank you for your input. You raise an important point about showing the tools in effect. I will remember your advice in future videos.
Thank you.
howtopam
"and... We went the wrong way..." XD thx for the tutorial btw i watched this in 1.5 speed with my volume cranked up.
+8obsolete8name8 Hi 8obsolete8name8; Thanks for watching howtopam
Thanks for guiding me through my first CAD drawing!
Hi Rui JMM; I am happy to hear that the tutorial was helpful. Thank you for viewing.
howtopam
thanks...... just at my level. I liked your slow pace for beginners.
Thank you for the tutorial. I found it really helpful.
All the best.
Hi Asafa Ingram; Thank you for viewing.
howtopam
Thanks for the explanation! I was able to start drawing right away!
Thank you, just what a beginner needs, but a 10 min overview would be nice as well
Hello again Howtopam,
Do you have a list of your best widgets for LibreCAD?
Wow the amount of saying the same thing over and over is kind of frustrating. The needless long pauses make me want to lay down behind my truck with the parking break off and hope for a swift wind.
Tooooo fiuunnny 😂😂😂
How do we get the left hand tool bar to be expanded with all those options you have shown? THANKS!
Hi Adam N; Please see this link for tool bar information. I think it will explain the feature that you are inquiring about.
librecad.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ref/toolbars.html
If this link does not have the information that you need, please comment and I will attempt to assist you further. Thank you for viewing.
howtopam
Great tutorial, thank you.
Hi Aaron Dell; Thank you for viewing this video.
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Hi again, thank you, that really is good news, other than that, there really was nothing to dislike about it. Kind regards, Cy
Oh my goodness. If there was anything designed to put you off a product then this has got to be it
for a free product someone taking the pain of making a video illustration makes no sense to the people with silver spoon in their mouth.. 0$ is indeed more than $3000+ ,... in weirdo math
@@umersaeed6032 True that. Most people are content at looking at themselves in the mirror and complaining about any flaw they find in others, while hiding the fact that they are barely human, but only an image of what one person in 8 billion imagines. They see themselves as god-like, yet not realising their disgusting personality flaws that they splash on others like a leaky sewage pipe.
Should I infer, from your lack of response, NO MORE QUESTIONS? Otherwise I'm working in an ISOMETRIC file. I have made the necessary 'square' to enact an INSCRIBED circle. Is it possible to DRAG it to form a 1" wide tire thrd? Thanks!
Hi a Boswell Inniss; I apologize for my lack of response to your last comment as I have been extremely busy lately. If you have further questions please comment and I will be happy to attempt to provide possible solutions for you.
Thank you.
howtopam
I was able to use positive number when move up and right, while the opposite when moving left and down.
Hi Bal Loney; Your are correct. A positive number input will move the coordinates in one direction and a negative number input will move the coordinates in the opposite direction. Thank you for viewing. howtopam
Thanks for the tutorial looking for a package to replace Autocad (for home use - simple metalwork) as I no longer have access to Autocad LibreCad looks good. Will give it a try soon
Hi Paul Morrey; Librecad is a terrific 2D drawing software tool with a great support community. For 2D drawing needs the Librecad application creates impressive standardized CAD images.
Thank you;
howtopam
The video is well done, but the volume is incredibly low. I do not know if it is the speaker's voice, or if he had the mike off-axis, but this video is very difficult to hear without the volume control on my computer cranked to max. I usually cannot handle how loud RUclips videos are with the volume control over half way up. The signal to noise ratio is very poor.
Hi Em7Vids; Thank you for your input about the video audio. You are not the first viewer to have had difficulty with the audio on this video I will look into the audio track and see if something can be done to improve the audio.
Thank you.
howtopam
I'm lost dealing w/re-positioning the RELATIVE ZERO. On the Wigets toolbar, [on bttm], I have both Lock ... & Reset Zero, [making access easy]. I need to add additional
lines, but the old RELATIVE ZERO location makes that impossible. Any help, you can provide, would be appreciated Thanks!
Hi a Boswell Inniss; Please check out this link. I think it has the information you require.
forum.librecad.org/Relative-Zero-Point-td5708013.html
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I'm miissing the LINK, TRIED to send 4 tmrs. Please repoly w/valid eM. Thanks!
Thank you for the Tutorial! You have a great commentator voice, and I found the tutorial informative and easy to follow.
Thank you a great help in getting me started with LibraCAD
Hello Mr. HowTo, I need drafts, hopefully pre-made files: of PVC fittings, [that can be imported into any file]. Sounds like BLOCKS ... but HOW?
Hi a Boswell Inniss; Please read this link telling about Librecad blocks for download.
forum.librecad.org/Block-Library-td5718156.html
Here is the block package download on github.
github.com/GSStnb/dxfBlocks
Here is another page with some Librecad blocks.
wiki.librecad.org/index.php/Part_Libraries
There will be more resources available when searching the internet.
I hope this information is somewhat useful for you.
Thank you.
howtopam
Which version of LibreCad are you using? My left panel tools look completely different than yours!!
I use many different versions on eight different opperating sysytems.
Why is the negative sign causing the line to go right instead of left? On a grid, negative is left and down. My librecad adheres to this rule too.
Hi Max Power; thank you for your inquiry. I do not know what version of Librecad you have, but a few years ago there was a bug that cause the issue that you are describing. Check this website for information github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/issues/981 and perhaps download a newer version of Libracad and reinstall.Let me know how this works for you.
Thank you.
howtopam
Hi howtopam, I hope that all is well. The new model looks good, will you be doing a 'HOW TO INSTALL IT'? I tried to download it and after some struggle got it, but could not install it
I certainly appreciate your help!! Can you cite videos that explain/demonstrate the process of creating a '3d-view'
Hi a Boswell Inniss; I will look for howto videos on "isometric" projection. Until then I am including a like to an online [pdf] file that you will find "3D" drawing information in on page [30] and page [62 - 67]. I think this information you will find very helpful. Here is the link:
heikell.fi/downloads/LibCAD_220rc1.pdf
Thank you for your question. If you have any further inquires about librecad, please comment.
Here are two videos you might find helpful.
ruclips.net/video/Um9DH8n9bDo/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/lX1_zT2Vzqc/видео.html
howtopam
Very clear and simple tutorial
Great job!
Hi frokhmana; Thank you for your encouraging comment. It is nice to hear positive feedback from viewers.
Thank you for viewing this video.
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For reasons unknown to me, upon selecting Print; it executes a 'Print check' & I never get the file. What can I do to remedy it? Thanks!
I hope I can Convey this. With a 6 " dia. CIRCL,, in the frnt vw., I want to mark the ht., in side vw.. Every combination I try only sel. the CENTER not the Top Quaudrent. What shall I do? Thanks!
Try setting your "snaps" so selection does not [snap] to center.
Thank you
A problem I can make no progress on. Clk'd FIND ANG,LE BETWEEN 2 Lns. [DIM clk'd] Clk'd both … p,laces 1 EXTN Ln, & 1 ARROW. TEXT remains INVISIBLE. What should I chnge? Thanks!
Hi a Boswell Inniss; I think you are describing [Angular] dimensions. If the text remains too small to be seen, you can go to [Options] on the upper tool bar and from the drop-down menu choose [Current Drawing Preferences] and from the new small window that opens up choose [Dimensions]. On the [Dimensions] tab window you will see in the left column a field [Text Height] and it is defaulted to "2.5mm" change it to "4.5mm" or "6.5mm" or what ever size you desire. Then in the right column you will see the field [Arrow Size] change that field to your desired size. Now you save your changes and the text and arrow heads on your drawing will appear larger.
Thank you for you inquiry.
howtopam
Hi,
Do you do an upgrade or install that is different to the website. You seem to have a different desktop to me, even using the daily install?
Cy
I looked, cannot find, how to show> Rod foreshortened, but shortened to fit in Drwg. Thanks!
Please explain further.
Thank you.
Hi, Am I mistaken but there seems to be a shortage of help towards people who have moved from .DWG?
I have drawings in this format that I would like to use in LibreCAD, is this not possible?
Hi Cy O'Hara Your Librecad version may be missing the application files necessary to process DWG file format. With this "libdxfrw" library installed in librecad you will be able to work with your existing DWG files.Check out this application library through this provided link:-- > libdxfrw library to read dwg & read/write dxf files
sourceforge.net/projects/libdxfrw/
I hope this information helps you.
howtopam
Hello, hope you can help. Have a Hexagon, [used polygon, radius tool]. One leg = 10.29, however should be 7. How to achieve that?
Hi a Boswell Inniss; If you choose the polygon [cen,cor] tool and set (6) sides from the upper toolbar then pick your center point, the command-line will request: "select next corner". Now enter the "@" for (relative to) the center point and then type 0,7 after the @. Like this: @0,7 This will create a hexagon (6) sides with each side being "7" units in length. I hope this information is helpful. If you require further information please comment.
Thank you for your inquiry.
howtopam
@@howtopamcom I apologize, about 2 sec. after I clk'd Send … thought maybe the other icon. Tried - works ideal.
By the way, is there a way to display the Units symbol, [" - for inches], on Dims? Thanks!
Hi a Boswell Inniss; Thank you for your reply. To get the ["] inches symbol to show after the number in a dimension simply choose the (Properties) option from the (Modify) tools drop-down menu and then click on select the dimension text to highlight and select it. Then in the (Properties) window next to the (Dimension) symbol there are three boxes. Type your dimension number in the box and end it with the ["] symbol and click O.K. I hope this information is helpful. Thank you for your inquiry.
howtopam
This video avoids “the curse of knowledge” and presents information at a pace, and in a way, that it can be understood by someone that has no knowledge of CAD
Hi Lanny Henson; Thank you for viewing this video tutorial and thank you for your positive comment. Your input is appreciated and valued.
Thank you.
howtopam
It is kind of confusing why you put -20 to create a line towards positive Y axis.
When entered 20 it was darfted downwards. It supposed to be opposite.
Hi Mill Vanilli; I like to think of the negative (-) symbol as only reverse or backup from the direction that one is currently headed. If I travel 20 units along the 'Y' axis, then, to backup 5 units I must use the (-) negative symbol as "-5" units.
Thank you for your inquiry. I hope this info is helpful. If you require further info on this or any other librecad topic please comment and I will attempt to provide more data.
Thank you for viewing this tutorial video.
howtopam
Thank you, nice slow pace for an absolute newbie to follow. Would have been better if the background was lighter, it's difficult to see the lines on the black.
Hi Tony Collins; Thank you for your comment. I do agree with you about the dark background making the drawing lines obscure. Through the setting the background color can be changed to any shade that is desired. I do most of my drawing with black on white. I am happy to hear that you found the speed of the video acceptable. Some find the video speed too slow, but I suggest to them that up the speed of their video player. The video player settings can be adjusted under playback speed to 1.5X or 2.0x to increase the video speed to a comfortable viewing speed.
Thank you.
howtopam
Great video for novice. Thank you, sir.
Hi Julia Alaniz; I am happy that this video was useful for you.
Thank you for your kind input.
howtopam
I have downloaded the program and even dough I have gone back and tried to updated my program does nor look like yours. I believe I have the older version. Where do I go to get the latest version.
Hi Jorge Quintana; You can get the latest version by adding the correct repository from here.
librecad.org/cms/home/installation/linux.html
Thank you;
howtopam
Hi again, Well thank you for your 'how to install the latest (daily) version'. Sadly, I still cannot get the latest version, as shown on your screen shot. I have uninstalled my old version and just in case I needed a empty OS, but no difference. Any ideas?
Regards,
Cy
Hi Cy; What OS are you attempting to install Librecad on?
Thanks;
howtopam
i've s'rched everywhere ,,. now bothering 'HOW TO'. Is it possible to chg. the Dim. Readout Frmt. from [Decimal] to [STD. INCH]?. Please tell me; Where to Look ... Thanks!
Hi a Boswell Inniss; I think the information that you are looking for can be found on this link.
wiki.librecad.org/index.php/Dimensions
If you require further assistance please comment and I will attempt to help provide extra information.
Thank you for your inquiry.
howtopam
I hope the correct file got attached.
The sml. vert. line should be 0.01.28".
But how?
Hi Alfred INNISS; Please send your file to howtopam1@gmail.com
Or you can attempt to explain to me in greater detail what vertical line you are trying to get to appear 0.01.28 inches long.
thank you for your inquiry and please re-comment if your require further assistance. All your questions about librecad are welcome.
howtopam
Hi Alfred INNISS; If you desire to make the vertical line that is currently "1.28" into "0.0128", then you can make use of the [Trim] tool under the [Modify] button in the left toolbar. Just trim the line until it is the correct length or trim the line to "0" length and then [Lengthen] the line by a (distance) of "0.0128". Try these options. If you require further assistance please comment.
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Hope you can help! I have searched for how to set an [Architectural] BLUEPRNT backgrnd,with no luck. OPT. … APP.PREF. … Bckgrnd - ?What do you suggest? Thanks!
HI a Boswell Inniss; If you are searching for "style" of the Architectural drawing, then you can look at drawing created in any CAD application such as Auto-cad. I am including a link to an online PDF file showing the "styles" of Architectural drawings. These examples may be what you are looking for.
www.pearsonhighered.com/assets/samplechapter/0/1/3/2/0132740648.pdf
If this information is not what you are searching for, please comment.
Thank you for your question.
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I face a BAFFLING problem. I need the distance between GRID PTS. to be 10. It remains at 5 How to chng. that. Thanks!
Hi a Boswell Inniss; After you change the grid spacing in the "current drawing settings" under the "options" tab you must close your drawing and re-open it for the changes to take effect. See this link.
forum.librecad.org/change-the-pace-of-the-grid-td5715952.html#:~:text=From%20the%20menu%2C%20select%20Options,the%20appearance%20of%20the%20grid.
Thank you for your question.
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@@howtopamcom BINGO! after changes > re-open. Tremendous Thank you!
Is it possible to take this 2D data and then transfer into another program and make it 3D?
Hi Peter O. yes there are cad applications that will allow you to turn your 2D librecad drawing into a 3D model. A quick Google search will present you with links to software applications that have such a development function. Here is a tutorial here.
www.onshape.com/cad-blog/turning-your-old-2d-drawings-into-3d
hope this information is helpful.
Thank you for your question.
howtopam
How do you get your tool bar to look like that?
Hi HARVEY WEICH; Thank you for your inquiry. Which element of the tool bar appearance are you referring to? This tool bar has not been customized, however, the buttons can appear differently depending on your operating system default "icon" theme. The desktop theme and the icon theme will effect the appearance of your librecad application as upon install the application attempts to use the default desktop appearance effects. If this information has not answered your query please describe the exact element of the tool bar that you are referring to and I will attempt to explain that detail.
Thank you.
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@@howtopamcom my looks way different I have just one row of tools on left side. I used to do autocad but haven't for many years trying this to keep my mind active but having a hard time as its different from autocad
Hi HARVEY WEICH; I am happy to hear that you have chosen Librecad as an activity to keep your mind challenged. Librecad can produce very professional 2D drawings by an adept operator. The learning curve is not too big and after a few quick lessons most people discover that they are able to continue on their own, learning at their own pace. If you would like to customize the tool bar layout for your convenience, I am including a link to a short Librecad tutorial about how to do the tool bar customization. Do let me know if this helps you or if you have any other questions that I may be able to provide information on.
Thank you.
howtopam
librecad.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ref/customize.html
How can I set the GRID STATUS? Thanks.
Hi a Boswell Inniss; please see this link:
forum.librecad.org/Grid-Limits-td5714683.html
howtopam
is there a way to increase the size of the value of added dimenision (e.g. the number 140.0000) ?
Hi Richard Szabo'; If I understand your question correctly, you want to make the number text size larger so it is easier to see? To increase the dimension value size go to the top tool bar and click on "Options". Under "Options" from the drop-down menu choose "Current Drawing Preferences". A new window will open. From the new window choose the "Dimensions" tab. Under the "Dimensions" tab in the left column at the top where it says "Text size & position" choose "Text size". The default setting is likely 2.5 unless you have changed it. By changing the value in this box the dimension value size on your current drawing will change to larger or smaller print. If I have misunderstood your question please comment and I will attempt to provide information to address your new question.
Thank you for your question.
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@@howtopamcom Hi, yes that's exactly what i wanted to know, tyvm for your help, it works as a charm :)
What's up with the excessive amount of background noise/hiss??? And this is a totally different menu layout from v2.1
Hi WiseOne; Likely my mic volume is turned up too high. But thank you for noticing I will try to set the mic volume better on my future videos.
Thank you for viewing this tutorial video.
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@@howtopamcom No it, it's not that. Just listen to the video and while you can be heard, the background white noise is very excessive. You would probably benefit from a newer condensor microphone. Something like a Blue Yeti or other similar ones people use for podcasting.
Lots of random pointer motion. Let go of the mouse when you're not doing something we'd like to learn.
How do add TEXT icon to left Verticle bar.? Thanks!
Hi a Boswell Inniss; On your top toolbar under the [Widgets] button is a toolbar creator. Inside the toolbar creator you can create your own toolbar with a [Text] icon. I think this is what you are looking for.
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@@howtopamcom I go to Wigsets etc. TOOLBAR CREATOR = Dimmed out. HOW COME? Thanks.
@@gripWIN Try to close the program and re-open. That should fix.
howtopam
Thank you!
sound not loud enough
This video appears to turn off a lot of people and causing some of them to avoid trying LibreCAD. I encourage people to consider LibreCAD but look for a tutorial video elsewhere to decide if you want to try it or already have it installed and want to start learning how to use it.
your audio settings are quite bad
There is no layer box and when you try to do a line, nothing draws. There as also no way to reset the configuration back to factor.
Hi Jack T; What LibreCAD version do you have installed? can you update it or reinstall LibreCAD? When LibreCAD is open on the top tool bar you will see menu options. Click on the "Options" tab and from the drop-down menu click on "Application Options" and from the new window that opens choose the "Default" tab and on the right side at the top of the "Default" page you will see "Layers" and "All". You can click on the "All" to reset ALL settings back to their original position.
To open a "Layers" box on the same top tool bar of LibreCAD when it is first opened you will see a "Widgets" tab that you can click on to open a menu which has check boxes where you can check the box beside the "Layers" option.
I hope his information is helpful. If you require further assistance with LibreCAD, please comment here again with your question and I will attempt to offer you some solutions.
Thank you for viewing this LibreCAD video.
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@@howtopamcom
> What LibreCAD version do you have installed? <
I reinstalled it from the .exe. It was and is 2.2.0, the latest download.
>Click on the "Options" tab and from the drop-down menu click on "Application Options" and from the new window that opens choose the "Default" tab and on the right side at the top of the "Default" page you will see "Layers" and "All". You can click on the "All" to reset ALL settings back to their original position.<
Done. It said to close it to reset all of the settings so I did.
>To open a "Layers" box on the same top tool bar of LibreCAD when it is first opened you will see a "Widgets" tab that you can click on to open a menu which has check boxes where you can check the box beside the "Layers" option.<
I found it under Widgets -> Dock Widgets
I'll try working with it again. Thank you for your assistance.
Hi Jack T; After you select the entity go to the left side of the view-port window where you will see a vertical row of tools like lines and circles and such. Follow the tools items down until you see an icon that appears to be a cross with a circular arrow around it. Click on that icon to open a menu that will have a "properties" option in the listings. Click on that "properties" listing with your entity selected and a properties window will open.
Thank you for your inquiry.
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@@howtopamcom Thank you for your help. It doesn't seem to have dynamic dimensioning but it's free and I can get it to do what I need it to do, which was house layout to get quotes for flooring and countertops.
@@jackt6112 Happy to here that LibreCAD is working for you. If you have any further LibreCAD questions please comment here.
Thank you for viewing Jack T.
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the lack of volume is a serious problem with this video. If one doesn't have external speakers, they're NOT hearing you.
Hi andrewmvenegas; Thank you for your concern about this video volume. I just checked the volume in Firefox web browser and in Slimjet web browser and the sound has plenty of volume in these browsers. The sound issue that you are experiencing could be some other problem. I am including a link to information from other youtube video listeners who have also experienced volume relate issues. You may find a solution here. www.quora.com/Why-is-the-volume-so-low-on-so-many-RUclips-videos
Thank you
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You need a better microphone. I can barely hear you.
You appear to be running Ubuntu. I'm running Ubuntu 16.04. The latest I can locate is version 2.0.9. Can you tell me how you installed the 2.1.0 version you're running?
Thanks!
Hi LD James; Please have a look at this short 6 minute video as it will answer all of your question very quickly.
ruclips.net/video/Mkjllie0jdA/видео.html
Thank you;
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By the way, a resolution to the version problems I was having. There appears to be more than one link for the Ubuntu Librecad ppa. I had installed the wrong ppa. Thanks for the channel and invaluable help with Librecad!
-- L. D. James
Thanks! The link and steps worked like a charm!
-- L. James
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L. D. James
How to Corrrect the BLUE CIRCLE, (makes Everything non-working). Thanks!
Hi a Boswell Inniss; Save your work and close Librecad and re-open your file.
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SO WHY IS UP A NEGATIVE VALUE. This goes against any Cad i have ever used
have you set up your page on the horizontal. does not compute.
Unfortunately the sound volume is low
>14 minutes to draw the first straight line!!!
If all you want to do is draw a straight line, use a pencil. Or did you forget about that because you are too clever for tutorials for newbies?
If you want, I can guide you to a few places you can buy one:
An art supply shop
A stationery store
A newsagent
Steal one from the club next time you're wasting your pay on Keno.
You're welcome!
@@Ra-218 you helped me man! thank you! I was looking for a pencil everywhere!!!
Thank you.
Help-How to use OFFSET? Thanks!
Hi a Boswell Inniss; This information may help you.
forum.librecad.org/offset-distance-td5714376.html
forum.librecad.org/how-to-offset-a-geometry-td5713841.html
Thank you for your inquiry. If you require further assistance please re-comment.
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This looks painfully long-winded way to draw a simple section. There has to be an AutoCAD clone for linux that has better tools.
Hi MustaffaCuppa; There are many shortcuts a cad operator can utilize once adept with the proper functionality of the application. Such shortcuts with keyboard hot keys in conjunction with use of the mirroring tool to duplicate entries around the center axis greatly increase software efficiency. There are other CAD applications for Linux, but Librecad for 2D drawing is the most complete and proficient software available. For 3D solids there is an application called FreeCad that produces solids proficiently. Here is a link to some other Linux CAD softwares:
www.ubuntupit.com/free-autocad-alternative-top-15-cad-software-for-linux/
itsfoss.com/cad-software-linux/
Thank you;
howtopam
Hi @@howtopamcom, thanks. for the link, there are some I have not tried.. FreeCAD is a parametric solid modeller, I suppose like CAD PTC (pro-engineer that was), the other I looked at was Draftsight. NanoCAD looks good but is for windows. I suppose I could use a VirtualBox or similar. I really could use a good AutoCAD clone in the same way Blender is for 3dsMax.
I cannot get ANY Line to display. Any RECCOMDATIONS? Thanks!
Hi a Boswell Inniss; I may be able to help if I had a little more information. Please describe your problem in greater detail. When is it that you cannot get a line to appear and what function are you preforming when the "no line appears" scenario occurs?
Thank you;
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@@howtopamcom T HE PROBL,EM VANISHE D, when I returned from sending this note ??
howtopam The problem VANISHED, when I returned from sending this note ?? Thanks!
Hi Boswell Inniss; I am happy to hear that the problem is resolved.
Thank you.
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I'm at a loss why you would create a layer for center lines, then choose some other random line type for that layer. That is the whole purpose.
Hi Rodney Hopson; Yes; the layer is created for "center-lines". However, a cad operator may choose another style of line to represent the object centers, if the "center-line" styles offered may not appear as preferred.
Thank you;
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Hi, just noticed that you have a "how to install", regards, Cy
Hi Cy O'Hara; Yes it can be a little bit different installing a downloaded DEB package from installing through using the package manager or the software center. If you have any difficulties with the install, please post any questions and I will attempt to offer a solution.
Thank you;
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I renamed to another file, all prob. gone. Could you, please an eM; where I could send the new file. Thanks!
howtopam1@gmail.com
@@howtopamcom Thanks!
Hi a Boswell Inniss; A link to more information about changing drawing Units.
forum.librecad.org/How-to-change-units-from-inches-to-mm-td5710754.html
May his will be of some use.
Thank you.
howtopam
Why when saving some files, it adds a #in front; other NONE?
Hi a Boswell Inniss; Most applications will add a number in front of a duplicate file when saved rather than overwrite the existing file that contains the same name. Librecad "autosaves" many times during the creation of a drawing. These "autosaved" files usually have a # in front of the file name. Please see this web form question in the link below.
forum.librecad.org/Saving-files-td5707460.html
I hope this answers your question, if not please re-comment.
Here is a link to a PDF Librecad manual for download.
www.heikell.fi/downloads/LibCAD_220rc1.pdf
Thank you.
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@@howtopamcom This works exactly! Thanks.
hOW DID you ger LAYERS & COMMAND Ln to Display together? Thank you!
HI a Boswell Inniss; In the top tool bar is a [Widgets] button and under the [Widgets] button are options with "check boxes" that can be selected. Check the [Layers] and the [Command Line] options and both "Docks" will appear together. If you desire to have the [Layer] and the [Command Line] in different locations, you can "Drag" them to another location.
I hope this answers your question.
Thank you.
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@@howtopamcomThank you for the rapid reply. Went to DOCK...WIDGETS all 3 of my desired Widgets were selected.
They appear, but, not appear SIMULTANEOUSLY. What can I do? Thanks!
Hi a Boswell Inniss; If the widget is checked it will appear in the docking station. The widgets in the docking station all have a tool bar which contains a very small close button and an enlarge button. With your mouse cursor on the top tool bar of the widget press the left mouse button and drag the widget up or down in the docking station. You will notice that when the widget is in a good position to drop it there will be a "blue" background appear under the widget. When the "blue" background appears release the left mouse button and the widget will stay in the location and order that you dropped it.
I hope this info helps.
Thank you for your question.
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When trying to use PROPERTIES; I follow their steps; * clk Prop.[in Modify mn.]…* sel. Ln.
Cannot sel.Ln ….whole process does not work! From what text/or, how can I learn my errors? Thanks!
Hi a Boswell Inniss; Can you select the line by setting your mouse cursor on it and left clicking before you go to [modify]+[properties]? If clicking on the line does not "select" it, try holding the left mouse button down just off of the line and drag the mouse - there will be a "green" rectangle - over the line to select it. Once the line is selected then go to [Modify]+[Properties]. If dragging the "green" rectangle over the line does not "select" the line or mouse clicking, save your drawing to a file and close the drawing and close Librecad and reopen the application. Sometimes the application get a glitch and closing and reopening will set the application in order again. If these tips do not work for you please comment and we will try some other suggestions.
Thank you for your question.
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@@howtopamcomTried 'pre-sec.'... FAIL.
Hoping the 'glitch' remedy would work; closed LbrCAD … re-Opened file … FAIL.
I'm STUMPED.
Hi a Boswell Inniss; What is "Fail"? Did librecad open and you cannot open the drawing? What version of librecad are you using? Did the drawing save with the correct file extension? Can you "right-click" on your drawing and choose "open with" and then find librecad in the menu and try to open the drawing through that procedure? Please comment.
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@@howtopamcom FAIL is shortcut: Did not work! VER.=2.1.3;
FILE TYP.= DXF
Hi a Boswell Inniss; You are not able to open your drawing in librecad? What happens when you have librecad open and drag your drawing file from the storage folder into the librecad view-port? Your librecad 2.1.3 is the most resent release and I also have that version and have had no problems like you are experiencing. If dragging the drawing file into the view-port does not work, check the permissions on your drawing file. Right click on the drawing file and from the drop-down menu choose [properties] and check the "permissions" tab to see if the file is owned by User. If you are the owner of the drawing file and you still cannot open it in librecad try to reinstall librecad. Please comment.
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dark blue on black is a very poor choice to see. You should do black on white
Hi, are there keyboard shortcuts. Regards, Cy
Hi Cy O'Hara; Yes Librecad is completely operational thtough the keyboard by entering commands on the commandline located at the bottom of the drawing window. Pressing the key combination [Ctrl + M] will turn on the commandline function. Here ia a link to the Librecad online manual listing all of the keyboard commands --> wiki.librecad.org/index.php/Commands
wiki.librecad.org/index.php/LibreCAD_users_Manual
wiki.librecad.org/index.php/A_short_manual_for_use_from_the_command_line#Using_the_Command_line
I hope this information is useful for you.
Thank you;
howtopam
Hi, many thanks for your 'keyboard command info, unfortunately, I had a bit of a freez-up, however, it is all very exciting.
Additionally, my desktop image does not look as good as yoursI I do not have the row of 5 icons on the left, and it does not seem to respond to dragging the frame across?
Regards,
Cy
You can get those via widgets > dock widgets > mark the ones you want.
Hi again Howtopam, your help has been most useful.
I do not know if I am imagining it, but it seems to work much smoother on 64 bit and a bit (excuse the pun) slower on 32 bit, but not enough to put me off.
This is a bit off piste, but I have never been able to make a donation for the LibreCAD, or Mint, I always seem to get booted out. Perhaps it is my Euro's?
How do I merge all the layers together to see the final pic?
Hi Cat Mock; In the layers box you can select which layers are visible. By selecting each layer and turning on the visibility icon the drawing will then be viewed in the drawing ares as the final pic.
Thank you;
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Thanks for the response.
Do you plan to make more videos for LibreCAD?
Hi Cat Mock; Yes I will post some extra tutorials on LibreCad on this channel in the near future. I plan to produce some shorter videos on select tasks employing different tools.
Thank you for your inquiry;
howtopam
That's great news that you will be posting more tutorials. The video was very helpful and I appreciate the tutorials you make. I look forward to more because I really want to learn LibreCAD. Thanks howtopam.
Seems like the version you download today April 2020) bears no resemblance to your tutorial, therefore is not really helpful
If you spend your time looking at the options, you will find that just like the things howtopam stated as "different in the last edition" apply to this one too. They are still there, but under different headings. It isn't the tutorial that is not helpful, it is that programs shuffle their working ideas so that people have to constantly learn new things. But all you need to do in this instance is spend some time navigating your buttons. It's not that difficult.
Danke
It takes 10 minutes to draw a totally pointless border around an A4 paper size. THIS IS NOT CAD - it is nursery class drawing. CAD is about designing and drawing objects. Paper size has no relevance to the proper operation of CAD. I cannot understand anyone purporting to design software claiming to be CAD based on paper size.
Many thanks,
Cy
i will thanks for share this video,it is very useful
How would a person draw a 3.3125 dia circle using radius circle command? Just that would be informative.
Hi MetallChips 85; Above the drawing window to the right of the "By Layer" - drop-down - menus is another small window labeled "Radius" that appears when any of the "Circle tools" are selected. You can enter your radius of 3.3125 into this little "radius" window above when utilizing the circle "Center with a Radius" tool and then choose a point for the center of your circle to be located within the drawing. Hope this helps.
Thank you;
howtopam
I found a way after posting the question, sometimes that's what it takes i guess. I selected the 'Circle' drop down menu, then selected 'Center,point' ,then selected the center location, then i clicked the empty space below the command line and finally found the spot where a critical dimension could be entered. I tried the same thing using 'Line' 2 points, vertical, horizontal and rectangle, but it says unknown error. How would i properly command this function? TO be honest, i see a lack of information regarding this software, which i see great potential in. I have experience with Autodesk and Mastercam along with over 10 years of Mechanical drafting and on the floor machine work. If i could contribute to the development of software and or tutorials, i would gladly do so.
Hi MetallChips 85; Glad to hear that you located a place to enter dimensions. Librecad is very command-line oriented for proficient optimum functionality. Just above the spot where you located to enter your dimension is the word "command" and that text will change, giving suggested input pertaining to the tool that you are utilizing. In that spot you will notice that the text will request a "point" or a "radius" or report any errors in the input values attempted. If you have suggestions to contribute tot eh development of the Librecad application, here is a web address where you could perhaps communicate with the developers.
Thank you;
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Hi MetallChips 85; Here is that web link.
librecad.org/cms/home/get-help/forum.html
Can anyone tell me how do I enter 12'-21/2" for a line ,I am new at this thank you
Hi Sabrina Arturis; I believe, if I understand your question correctly, that you desire to enter the line length into the command line interface - correct? Then you will need to change the fraction 21/2 to a decimal form by divide 2 by 21 which provides a solution of - 0.09523809523. Therefore you may enter into the command line interface 12.09523809523 as your line length.
Thank you;
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howtopam thanks will try it.
Hi Sabrina Arturis; Just to clarify - the figure is 12' 0.09523809523'' or 12' X 12" = 144 inches plus 0.09523809523 inches. That is - 144.09523809523 inches.
Thank you;
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12'-21/2" makes no sense as a distance notation. Did you really mean 21/2 inches (10.5) so the program would do the math for you or did you mean to say 12' 2 1/2" as in 12 feet 2.5 inch?
all I have to say is howtopam gave his time to explain, how to use librecam,, remember there are users who are first time users, and need it explained over and over.
be patient …
Hi longBowHunterll; Thank you for your comment and for your time to view this video.
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