How to print over A4 paper with A9CAD

Here a little tutorial for print DXF at 1-1 scale when they are bigger then A4 page.

Here a straight cone designed using Cone Designer.

Here the DXF in A9CAD

Go to Print Setup in File menu

Print Setup window

Remove the Scaled to fit option and set 1mm to 1mm

Then hit Refresh button

Now the drawing is at the real size and goes over the page

Hit the Windows radio button then choose the window to be printed

Now the drawing windows is ready to be printed and to the same for the other part. Assemble the printed paper sheets.

How to get PipeDesigner Full version

It is done in 5 steps:

  1. Download Demo version, test it and decide if you need the full version
  2. On Demo version hit the button “On About”
  3. In the new dialog box hit the button “Get the full version…”
  4. Your when browser will appear directly on Paypal web
  5. Validate your payment and I’ll email you the link for the full setup install file

 

Cone Designer Tutorial

Here a step by step tutorial in picture.

  1. Fill the text boxes
  2. Choose the joint position / radio buttons
  3. Choose the metal thickness / button “Metal Thicness”
  4. Choose the path and file name / button “Save DXF File”
  5. Create the DXF files per section / button “Unfold Cone Pattern”
  6. View the files in file explorer
  7. View DXF drawing with A9CAD / print them and voila