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  1. #1
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    Default Modifying drawing accuracy in Illustrator

    I work in CAD and often receive AI files from clients.

    The downside is that I work in .001" accuracy for our CNC equipment
    and many files I receive are less accurate. This plays out in the form
    of broken lines, radius corners made of several intersecting lines,
    fragmented circles etc. Typically I have to simply redraw whatever the
    client has spec'd based on whatever dimensional information is called out.

    ' groan '

    My question is this : If I purchase AI, can I open these files and
    correct these issues by changing some accuracy setting ? Or, are
    most graphic's apps established at say .015", making the problem is
    systemic and without recourse ?

    Thank you.

    Slind
    IP

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    Default Re: Modifying drawing accuracy in Illustrator

    In the transform palette you can modify and reposition, down to the third decimal place, if that info helps. Also if I can remember correctly there is a plugin produced by a company, which I can;t remember who produce a programme which will allow you use various tools not available in AI to prroduce highly accurate drawings but again if I remember correctly if you add up the two costs you nearly reach the cost of Auto cad lt.
    Last edited by Albacore; 08 December 2006 at 11:08 AM.
    Design is thinking made visual.
    IP

  3. #3
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    Default Re: Modifying drawing accuracy in Illustrator

    Just knowing it can be done is a great help.

    Thank you.
    IP

  4. #4
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    Default Re: Modifying drawing accuracy in Illustrator

    Quote Originally Posted by Albacore View Post
    In the transform palette you can modify and reposition, down to the third decimal place, if that info helps. Also if I can remember correctly there is a plugin produced by a company, which I can;t remember who produce a programme which will allow you use various tools not available in AI to prroduce highly accurate drawings but again if I remember correctly if you add up the two costs you nearly reach the cost of Auto cad lt.

    Cool info! Thank you
    IP

 

 

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