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Just purchased / not functional / incorrect size / dimensions needed are 8’-1” and 11’-10”

Tested on CE and Pro. Alfa value on load is always 255 ...

Please refer also to topic:
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=9800

Hi

Long time no see - so long that I’ve had to reregister. I must be getting a bit better (though I only do pretty basic stuff).

I often have to trace an actual paper drawing, so I scan it in as a jpeg and insert in the usual way. For a while now, this has become difficult to do because however often I send the image to back or bring the polyline to the front, just moving my mouse over the photo (not selecting it) makes the line disappear and I’ve got a bit fed up with trying to work around this (I don’t think it was always like this?)

I’ve attached my current example (there’s only a single image in it at the moment), and thank you in advance for your patience and help.

Jackie

There are not a lot of waterjet resources so I went ahead an tried to modify mygcode.js.

The issue is that plunge rate is entered in the tool and that shows up in the toolpath. The water jet wants to see that number to determine how long it holds in place to pierce the work. It needs it to be displayed as a prefix “S” followed by time in seconds and finally a period. I had been just hard coding a 2 second default time as I only cut glass but recently found some circumstance where I need different vaules. It is also more user friendly to get it to work correctly.

 	[// variables: Change Plunge Rate prefix from F to S
   	 //                   			 name,                  ID,                     always, prefix, decimals, options
		this.registerVariable("plungeRate",          "FP",                   true, "S", 0);

It needs to show up in the header as M1407 = [FP] which the water jet uses as a default pierce time after forced stop. In this instance it looks like M1407 = S2. This is working in the code currently.

For each remaining toolpath the Waterjet needs a pierce time.

M3
M8
G [FP].

And this is were it falls apart. I have red lined the gcode in a word document highlighting the first few problem instances. The first instance displays the value for Feed Rate and not Plunge Rate.

<CODE>: SELECT ALL

M3
M8
G4 S240.  Wrong value, should be as above "S2." but instead it grabbed the feed rate value from toolpath 1 "240"

</code>

Thanks.
Version:
3.27.8.0 (3.27.8)
Internet:
QCAD.org
Build Date:
Oct 6 2022
Revision:
dea3962
Qt Version:
5.13.2
Architecture:
x86_64
Compiler:
MSVC++ 14.0 (2015)

Tab value specification in Option bar: Lengths 2, Thickness 1
G-code Lengths = 8.35 (in my example), Thickness 1

I’ve opened an existing, old dwg file in the Professional Trial edition, file(1) says it’s “DWG AutoDesk AutoCAD 2004/2005/2006”.
It contains (among other stuff) a floor plan with areas in m^2. A PDF export (from the original software used at the time, probably autocad) shows that this was displayed correctly.
However, in QCAD, I get a “\A1” and a very small number 2 instead. I’ll attach screenshots.

See:
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=9940

File > Bitmap Export raises an exception before the dialog is shown when compiled against Qt 5.

Chamfer with circle raises exception in ShapeAlgorithms.circleToArc (missing start angle).

“Default template to use for new drawings” is a Pro feature. Website state it is also a CC feature.

https://www.qcad.org/en/documentation/features

The context menu to edit items might or might not work, depending on the platform.

Background color of current layout block (property “ColorSettings/BackgroundColor” of type QColor) is not saved in DXF/DWG.

See also:
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=10049

Andrew,

When we explode a non-uniform scaled block with arcs, the returned ellipses do not inherent the general properties of the block like other entities do.
They are exploded use the default properties that we can alter in the PEN toolbar for example.

Regards,
CVH

Andrew,

With 3 co-linear points:
- Arc3P will warn the user that an arc can’t be created (Line 141).
- Circle3P creates a null-circle without issuing a similar warning (Line 149).

The difference sits in ShapeAlgorithms.js
- ShapeAlgorithms.createArcFrom3Points Line 1465 checks if the returned arc isValid.
- ShapeAlgorithms.createCircleFrom3Points Line 1436 checks if the returned circle isNull.

Similar as RArc.cpp at Line 108 RCircle.cpp returns an RCircle() at Line 74 when there is no intersection of the two middle lines.
An RCircle() isn’t a valid circle as such but it is not nothing.

The error from ShapeAlgorithms.js is also treated somewhat different in the pickCoordinate event of Arc3P vs Circle3P.

Regards,
CVH

Qt 6 compiled binaries show wrong default colors in preferences (always black).

Despite the toolbar “Cancel” option it would be nice if we could terminate BB also with an “Esc” or “QQ” keystroke like every other tool.

I often have an unusual program crash when switching to print preview and back several times.
The first click on print preview shows no reaction. On the second click, ok.
After two or three changes, a program crash suddenly appears after a few seconds.
Even with an empty document.
I work on Win 10 with i7-10700KF (not overclocked), GeForce RTX 2070 super,
EPSON ET-2820 Series (Microsoft IPP Class Driver) and with QCAD 3.28.1.0.
Up to now I have worked with 3.17.xx (without problems) and upgraded to QCAD 3.28.1 yesterday 06/19/2032.
I find the program very good and have always been able to draw my private projects well and efficiently on paper.
But I can’t work with this error.
Thank you in advance for your help

QCAD Pro crashes (or quits; there’s no crash report dialog shown) if I select Help–> Check for QCAD Pro Updates.

I’ve tried uninstalling and reinstalling QCAD, and the configuration file. Doesn’t help.

QCAD Professional version: 3.28.1.0
Date: Mar 30 2023
Qt version: 5.8.0
Compiler version: gcc 4.8.1
Build date: Mar 30 2023
Revision: ca7ec144abd203d2a68ca91c0ff0684868ba08a5

xubuntu 23.04 6.2.0-25-generic

In QCAD Pro, I found that setting the application preference to disable “Text above dimension line” does not transfer to new drawings.

My setup:
QCAD Professional version: 3.28.1.0
Date: Mar 30 2023
Qt version: 5.8.0
Compiler version: gcc 4.8.1
Build date: Mar 30 2023
Revision: ca7ec144abd203d2a68ca91c0ff0684868ba08a5

OS: Xubuntu 23.04
Kernel: 6.2.0-25-generic
Resolution: 1920×1200 DE: Xfce 4.18
WM: Xfwm4

Demonstration procedure follows:

Fresh install QCAD Pro (no previous config file);

Edit –> Application Preferences

Under “Defaults for New Drawings”, select “Dimension Settings”

Under “Dimension Style”, “Text above dimension line” is enabled by default. Uncheck it, then press Apply button.

Change one or more other settings; for instance “Linear Dimensions” to Decimal, or the Precision. Press Apply button accordingly.

Press OK button to dismiss Application Preferences.

Quit out of QCAD Pro.

Reopen QCAD Pro. Create something that can be dimensioned, and dimension it. Label will appear above the dimension line.

Edit –> Drawing Preferences

Under “Dimension Style”, “Text above dimension line” is checked, contrary to the Application Preference setting. The other preference settings are in effect.

-u / -multiplier switch has no effect (option applied to later during initialization of nester).

All I get when I print is an “A1”, which I believe is the drawing size

Some colored lines are exported as black on macOS M1 / Qt 6.

- Create a block reference to block “A” - Duplicate block reference
- Nest both block references

Only one block reference is nested, the other one is not placed.

This tool is also being used outside of the part library browser context by some users.

The rulers/ruler ticks disappeared after updating to 3.28.2.4 for Mac.

indows10 QCAD3.28.2
I display different fonts in three different CAD software. QCAD displays incorrectly (text display width is incorrect). The attachment is three different CAD display effects. The red mark is where QCAD displays errors.

Qcad alters color of adjacent text, if certain unicode characters are used.

Version:
3.28.2.0 (3.28.2)
Internet:
QCAD.org
Build Date:
Aug 30 2023
Revision:
a8039fc
Qt Version:
5.13.2
Architecture:
x86_64
Compiler:
MSVC++ 14.0 (2015)

Flytracker appears to have the same problem, as this report was rejected when I inserted the same characters into the title. Query {SELECT tag_id FROM `flyspray_list_tag` WHERE (project_id=0 OR project_id=?) AND tag_name LIKE ? ORDER BY project_id} with params {1,} Failed! (Illegal mix of collations (utf8_unicode_ci,IMPLICIT) and (utf8mb4_general_ci,COERCIBLE) for operation ‘like’)

See also:
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?p=42574#p42574

I can not add or remove Points to existing Spline

Printing / PDF export with crop marks enabled fails with Qt 6 packages macOS on M1/M2/M3.

Related topic: https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=91&p=43078#p43076

Reason:
LaserBase.js should not only make CamPlungeRate and CamPlungeRate_Label invisible, but also set a default value, such as zero.

Temporary fix: https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=91&p=43078#p43078

RSpline::getLength crashes in some cases. Bug in OpenDesign libraries OdDbSpline::getDistAtParam.

Hi, I’m new in QCAD.

I need to print some drawings amd the decimal separator is a ‘?’ instead of ‘.’.

Mi versión is QCAD 3.28.2.0, revision a8039fc, Qt version 5.13.2, architecture x86_64, and the OS is Windows 10.

How can I solve this?

Thanks

hello. if i use the tool on my own drawing, no problem, but on an element coming from the library, the blue selection square appears, it moves but the chosen shape doesn’t follow. i’ve tested several ways and even by creating a block. cordially

bonjour. si j’utilise l’outil sur mes propre dessin, aucun Souci, mais sur un élément de venant de la bibliothèque, le carre de sélection bleu apparait, ce déplace mais la forme choisi ne suis pas. j’ai teste plusieurs manière et même en créant un bloc. cordialement

Using XCODE15, QCAD fails to compile. The error shown:

In file included from include/spatialindex/SpatialIndex.h:251:
include/spatialindex/MovingRegion.h:155:34: error: no template named ‘binary_function’ in namespace ‘std’; did you mean ‘__binary_function’?

Per Apple’s website, binary_function are no longer provided in C++17 and newer

As explained in this forum post.... https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=10520

File > New from template does not show the dialog and shows a spinning wheel instead.

Andrew,

Related topics:
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=10567 https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=10563

Regards,
CVH

See also:
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=10563 https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=10567

If I draw a ‘control points’ spline, it draws fine. If I draw (or open a file with...) ‘fit points’ spline, then that spline type wont’ display. (see attached video)

* If I ‘select all’, then the fit points will display/highlight; however, the spline itself does not display.

Layer groups are not present. See attached screenshot and link.
In screenshot....3.28 is on the left, 3.29 on the right.

Exception in CAM simulation when previewing tool position.

When screen-based linetypes are enabled, the zoom box width depends on the zoom level and can get very wide / thin.

Context menu of dimension text label line edit widgets offers a <> entry which does not insert <>.

Label position is only reset on reload / entity regeneration.

Affected tools: Insert Bitmap (keep proportions), Rotate (by mouse), Scale (by mouse).

See also:
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=10598

If nesting preference “Place small parts into holes of other parts” is disabled there may be fewer solutions or no solution if rotations is set to 1.

When using PDF Export I see different lineweight to using dwg2pdf. See Different lineweights PDF Export vs dwg2pdf

See attached.

In the “layer list” header qcad uses a pencil icon for “edit layer”.
But the exact same symbol means something different just below.
In the layer list the pencil seems to mean “current layer”, and it not clickable,
though the eye icon next door is.

In short: it’s confusing that clicking the pencil in the layer list does not, say, edit the layer.

Hi,

tested with back_plate.dxf (QCAD Tutorial Example)

Drawing is original mm, metric, A4. Printprewiew works, Autofit Drawing to page etc. works as expected!

In Drawing Preferences: Changed settings to inch, imperial, Ansi A
Printpreview works but options like
“Autofit Drawing to page” and “Autofit pages to drawing” are not working as usual ...

Went back to mm etc - everything works again as expected.