Use MLCAD and 3D win 4 Edwin Yu

Overview Using 3D win 4 Import MLCAD files Export AutoCAD files Open DXF files Rescale the model Change color of the model Hide the detail of the model Change view points of the model Change 3D views of the model

3D win 4 (Converts MLCAD files to AutoCAD) First click Import to select correct MLCAD file Click Import.

Importing MLCAD Drawings Select All Files (*.*) from Files of type Allows user to see the MLCAD file Select the correct file Click Open

Saving the file to AutoCAD Once file opens, conversion is in process Appears on the left Save file by clicking Export Click Export

Saving AutoCAD files Select Autodesk ASCII Mesh File (*.dxf) from Save as type Type in the File name and click Save

Open DXF files Locate file and double click it From list of applications, select aclt

Scaled Model When the drawing is first opened, it is too large

Rescale the model Type “scale” in the command line.

Rescale the model Enter “1” to specify base point Enter “1/200” to specify scale factor Rescaled model If necessary, change scale factor to print on 8.5”x11” page

Change colors of the model Use ctrl+A to select all points of the model Choose the desired color of model

Hide Details of the Model Enter “hide” in the command prompt Before using hide commandAfter using hide command

Different 3D Views Model can be seen from different views Choose View, 3D Views, then choose any view from the list. Left side of a model

3D View Point Select View, 3D Views, then VPOINT VPOINT allows user to see x-y-z coordinate system to rotate the model

Conclusion MLCAD is used to build a robot virtually 3D Win 4 converts MLCAD to AutoCAD AutoCAD shows all details of the robot in 3D