Use MLCAD and 3D win 4

Edwin Yu

Overview

Using 3D win 4Import MLCAD filesExport AutoCAD filesOpen DXF filesRescale the model

Change color of the modelHide the detail of the modelChange view points of the modelChange 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 typeAllows user to see the MLCAD fileSelect the correct fileClick 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 typeType in the File name and click Save

Open DXF files

Locate file and double click itFrom 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 modelEnter “1” to specify base pointEnter “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 command After 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 VPOINTVPOINT 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