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Screen Layout Files (*.slx)

This option is used to create a saved file of a 12d Model panel, so that the filled out panel can be recalled at a later date. The filled out panel can then be processed as it was before. Continue down the page to see the Screen Layout File option and watch the video for [...]

Creating a Usermenu.4d file

Creating a 12d "Usermenu.4d" file 12d Model is installed with option for users to create their own a menu options. By placing the correct coding required into a text file called “Usermenu.4d”, 12d will automatically add your customised file into the standard main menu when a 12d Model project is started. Some of the various [...]

Toolbars.4d and User_Toolbars.4d

Toolbar.4d / User_toolbar.4d 12d Model is installed with a toolbar.4d text file that contains all coding 12d requires for its current toolbar options (View -> Toolbars). Users are able to create their own toolbars and by placing the correct coding required into a text file called “User_Toolbar.4d”, 12d will automatically add your customised toolbars into [...]

Configure 12d User directory files

12d Model Configuration files “$User” directory; env.4d 12d environment file controls how 12d is to work, access standards or customized files. This file is the master of all other 12d files and should be handled with care. EXDS advises you not to modify this file or change the provided "env.4d" file installed from 12d. [...]

Configure 12d User_Lib directory files

12d Model Configuration files “$User_Lib” directory; AutoCAD Drawing Templates (*.dwt) For complete control of your exported 12d Model project data both a drawing template (DWT) and Autocad map file (acadmf) should be created. AutoCAD Map File (*.acadmf) This text file should be setup with a matching company Autocad drawing template (*.DWT). It directs the [...]

Snaps

The Snaps menu provides tick boxes to turn the various snap modes on or off and options to set tin, string and model names. Any combination of snap modes and names can be set. Only some "Snaps" icons are viable on the screen within 12d, most common are; Point Line Cursor and Face The Snaps [...]

Design Templates

Templates provide a quick and easy method for defining design details along a string for use in conceptual designs, complex detailed designs, and visualizations. Created templates are stored with each project. They can also be written out and read in using a readable file format (*.tpl), making them flexible and easy to use on [...]

CAD Polygon – Rectangle from 2 points

This tool is used to create a CAD Polygon, a Rectangle From 2 Points. The video below will show how to create a CAD Polygon, a Rectangle From 2 Points. Or continue down the page to see the CAD Polygon, Rectangle From 2 Points create options. More Information will be arriving soon! Stay Posted Thanks [...]

String Inquire or Super String Inquire

One of the most useful tools in 12d Model Software is String Inquire. Accessed via the "Strings > Inquire" menu or by using the "F2" (short-cut) key on your keyboard. The string inquiry provides a lot of useful information at a quick glance. But it can do SO MUCH MORE! The image above is the [...]

Error starting 12d Model

The "Authorization Error" panel is displayed when try to open a 12d Model project (or create a new project) and 12d Model fails to authorise. 90% of issues when failing to start 12d Model are related to one of the following; The "Authorization" file (nodes.4d) or The USB Dongle not being found by 12d Model. [...]