StoneCAD® Frequently Asked Questions
- Q.What's new in version 5?
- A.In addition to continued support for AutoCADŽ versions 14-2004, StoneCADŽ 5 now introduces support for AutoCADŽ versions 2005, 2006 and 2007. Version 5 also introduces direct support for Sketchup, VectorWorks, DesignCAD, MegaCAD, Revit, Solidworks, TurboCAD, VersaCAD and VisualCAD (in addition to those already supported in version 4 - ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, DataCAD and DXF/DWG export).
- Q.What are the minimum system requirements for StoneCAD® 5?
- A.OS: Windows 32-bit or Mac OSX 10.2 or newer
RAM: 64MB min., 128 or more recommended
Hard Disk: 450 MB free space
Video: 24 bit (true color) with 1024x768 resolution - Q.How do I install Hatch Patterns into AutoCAD®?
- A.From the Start Menu, Select All Programs > StoneCAD > Help > HatchPatternHelp. This will launch a browser and play an animation showing how to install and use the hatch patterns within AutoCAD.
- Q.How do I use the SketchUp assets?
- A.
Windows: StoneCAD® needs to be located in the default location as set by the initial installation (C:\Program Files\Cultured Stone\StoneCAD 5). Next, copy the contents of C:\Program Files\Cultured Stone\StoneCAD 5\BonusGoodies\SketchUp\PutInComponents into your SketchUp Components directory. Then put the contents of the TextureLibrariesWindows into your Sketchup Library directory.
Mac: Mac: StoneCAD® needs to be installed in the default location /Applications/StoneCAD 5. In that directory open the folder called BonusGoodies then open PutIncomponents. Drag and drop the folder called CS_Trim on top of the adjacent linked directory called 'Drag&DropHere'. Next go to the BonusGoodies/SketchUp/TextureLibrariesOSX folder. You should see 21 files ending with a .skm extension. Select all of these files then drag and drop them on the adjacent folder called 'Drag&DropHere'.
- Q.How do I access installed Hatch Patterns in AutoCAD?
- A.Hatch patterns installed using the StoneCAD® application can be accessed by typing 'bhatch' in the command window or using the Hatch icon. From the Boundary Hatch dialog window, change the Pattern Type to 'Custom.' For versions of AutoCAD® 2000 and newer, next click on the (black) box adjacent to the word 'Swatch.' The StoneCAD® patterns should now appear listed in the left window. The patterns all begin with the text 'cs_' . Clicking a pattern listed on the left will dynamically build a preview in the right window. For AutoCAD® 14 and older you'll need to type the name of the pattern into the Boundary Hatch dialog box.
- Q.How do I use the Tileable Texture maps?
- A.Tileable Texture maps are seamless images, which appear as a single image when an area is filled with them (like wallpaper). These can be used to create photo-realistic images in image editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop, or to map to objects in 3D applications, such as AutoDESK VIZ or 3d Studio Max. To export a texture, click the Texture Map button from the menu within StoneCAD. Select the texture and color you want from the Texture Finder tab on the left of your screen. Click on the Floppy disk icon located in the black menu bar of the Texture Map window. A standard Save dialog box will appear. You can then import the saved .jpg file into most image editing applications.