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  • Bubble Deck and Panel Detailing Tooling – AutoDimension Metal Curves

    Hi folks Demo of the Auto-dimension metal curve tool Auto Dimensioning Metal Curves from Tek1 on Vimeo.     This post is a demonstration of the powerful tooling Tek1 has at its disposal. This will save you, the client: time and incorrect dimensions. This tool dimensions complex metal curves in a fraction of a second.…

  • Bar Bending Schedules

    We have aquired CADDs rebar cad software, which is arguably the best tool to detail rebar. CADSRC is used for producing bar bending schedules. WE provide the precise details on bends, shapes and lap splices to meet the requirement of your specific project.  Project Constructrability is tackled while detailing, issues are highlighted. Detailed drawings are…

  • HVAC DETAILING

    HVAC DETAILING

    We provide all phases of Mechanical, and Plumbing (MEP) and HVAC detaiing, drafting and modeling services. Our gathered expertise in all kinds MEP systems is streamlined to cater to Industrial, Residential, Hospital, Educational and Commercial sectors. Our MEP services include Wire frame 3d models when required, Shop and fabrication drawings, Isometric drawings, as built drawings, mark-up detailing, We…

  • How to obtain a small offset around a polyline? (AutoCAD .net API)

      Offsets from a panel are used extensively in detailing. Here’s how to do it – simple, no? See below:   DBObjectCollection _offsetPolylines = polylineInstance.GetOffsetCurves(25); // offsets the polyline by 25 mm // the object collection should really have only one item in it: a polyline offseting the original by 25mm.

  • How to return a selection of Objects to the user (AutoCAD .net)

    Here’s the code: And that should select any objects that you want to select. You’ll have to put it in an array though. A handy hint which can save you a bit of grief.

  • Tek1 Now With SolidWorks Expertise

    Traditionally we have been a precast and steel operation. With a very strong and talented team, familiar with AutoCad (and many similarly related CAD systems), Tekla and also Catia and SolidWorks. Given Toyota’s Design facility is now defunct in Melbourne, we now have Tony on board, capable of handling anything pertaining to SolidWorks and Catia.…

  • The importance of identifying the assumptions Behind Every Problem

    My estimable colleague Rafik Ben made a blog post concerning a problem. For reference, here it is: http://routetomastery.com/blog/2017/01/08/has-pair-with-some-problem/ So what’s so good about Rafi’s problem? Well like most things in the world, the problem, is not the actual problem. When it comes to computer science, the *actual* problem lies in identifying or understanding it. And…

  • Roof Modelling

    When you model the roof, pay attention to how the flashing will work.  In this video I am explaining, the roof flashing explaining the error in modelling. Few things to remember when modeling roof  Roof need support everywhere. Take care of roof slope and gutter requirements Gutter will require 65 mm gap clear if the…

  • Associative functionality in the Autocad .net API

    Associative functionality in the Autocad .net API Question: What is the most exciting thing since sliced bread? The answer is AutoCad’s associative framework. It’s been two years since it’s been released, and it’s arguably one of the most powerful features of AutoCAD which has now been exposed to .net. You’d hardly know it exists because…