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This section addresses some common questions and situations that may arise regarding CAD Pack software. For more information, please refer to the Help file and Tutorial provided with CAD Pack software.
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Which versions of AutoCAD are compatible with the CAD Pack software?
CAD Pack is compatible with AutoCAD versions 2004 to 2009.
Is CAD Pack software compatible with other CAD software?
Yes. The CAD Pack Product Browser has two new symbol placement options that allows the symbol to be copied to clipboard or saved as a DWG file. DWG files can be inserted into other CAD software such as AutoCAD LT, Google SketchUp and Revit Architecture.
Is CAD Pack software compatible with MicroStation?
Yes. The CAD Pack Product Browser will place AutoCAD symbols in MicroStation V8 or V8 XM software.
Does CAD Pack software run directly from the DVD or must it be installed to a local or network drive?
The CAD Pack software must be installed to either a user's local drive or a network drive. Approximately 2.4 gigabyte free disk space is required.
How do I start working with CAD Pack and AutoCAD?
The CAD Pack software can be started by selecting from Windows Start > Programs > Herman Miller > CAD Pack > CAD Pack Toolbar and Menu Loader. After selecting your AutoCAD version and Apply, the CAD Pack toolbar and utilities menu will be added AutoCAD. For further details on how to use the Product Browser, launch the CAD Pack Tutorial.
How do I start working with CAD Pack and MicroStation?
The CAD Pack software can be started by selecting the CAD Pack Product Browser icon from your desktop. Open MicroStation, select product from the CAD Pack Product Browser and select Place to insert into MicroStation. For further details on how to use the Product Browser, launch the CAD Pack Tutorial.
How do I know what version of CAD Pack is currently running?
From the CAD Pack Product Browser, select Help and About Herman Miller CAD Pack... A dialog box will display with the month and year.
None of the standard AutoCAD dialog boxes appear when I type in commands or make selections from the AutoCAD or CAD Pack menus.
The AutoCAD FILEDIA system variable has been inadvertently set to 0. This sometimes happens when a user performs an UNDO immediately after placing a CAD Pack block. You need to set the FILEDIA variable back to 1. At the AutoCAD command line, type FILEDIA, followed by a carriage return. Then type 1 followed by a carriage return.
How do I unload the CAD Pack menus from AutoCAD?
To unload the CAD Pack menus, select CAD Pack Utilities pull-down menu in AutoCAD, select CAD Pack Configuration and Unload CAD Pack Menus.
I need help with these utilities: Set Product Options, Copy Product Options, Set Symbol Source, Installation Drawing Aids.
Please see the corresponding section in the CAD Pack Help file regarding these utilities or reference the CAD Pack Tutorial. These utilites only work with the full versions of AutoCAD 2004 - 2009. If you need additional assistance, contact CAD Pack Technical Support.
How do I get the nodes on the symbols to display?
You need to set the AutoCAD PDMODE and PDSIZE system variables to values other than zero. At the AutoCAD command line, type PDMODE or PDSIZE followed by a carriage return; then type the corresponding PDMODE or PDSIZE value followed by a carriage return. Suggested values for the PDMODE and PDSIZE are 3 and 1 respectively.
How do I turn the symbol attributes on/off?
Set the AutoCAD ATTDISP system variable to either On or Off. At the AutoCAD command line, type ATTDISP followed by a carriage return; then type ON or OFF followed by a carriage return. Or you can use CAD Pack Layer Utility from the CAD Pack Utilities pull-down or toolbar (and uncheck Display Attributes).
How do I get pricing?
You need to use the TakeOff Select Symbols and TakeOff Create SIF/Report functions in order to create a SIF file that can be read into Herman Miller's specIT program or a third-party specification software package. This utility only works with the full versions of AutoCAD 2004 - 2009.
After opening TakeOff Create SIF/Report I cannot find the file I created. Where is my file?
TakeOff is a 16-bit application and cannot read long file names. Your text file has not been changed, it is only being displayed in a shortened format. The shortened format displays your file with the first six characters, a tilde and a number (i.e. typica~1.txt).
I haven't updated my CAD Pack software lately. Where can I find the latest release?
CAD Pack for North America is available by DVD. To keep you up-to-date on Herman Miller's product offering, we deliver three releases per year by DVD and offer additional CAD Pack updates for download between releases.
Follow the links on the right to order CAD Pack, review the contents on the latest release, and download CAD Pack updates as needed.
If you require more assistance, contact our CAD Pack Technical Support.
Where can I get help?
If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact us.
CAD Pack Technical Support: (616) 654 3483
E-mail: cadpack@hermanmiller.com
Technical support is available between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday, excluding U.S. holidays. During off hours, please leave a message and a support representative will return your call.
If you have questions specific to AutoCAD, refer to your AutoCAD manual, the AutoCAD Help file, or contact your AutoCAD dealer.
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