Understanding the Revision Cloud Command in AutoCAD
A Revision Cloud is a crucial tool in AutoCAD used to signify areas of a drawing that require revision or review. This can be particularly useful in large projects where specific changes need clear highlighting for team members. Understanding how to effectively create and manage these clouds allows for improved communication and streamlined corrections in your drawings.
Creating a Revision Cloud
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Access the Command: Start by navigating to the Home tab in your AutoCAD interface. Locate the Draw panel, and click on the Revision Cloud dropdown menu.
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Selecting Points: You have multiple options for defining the shape of your revision cloud:
- You can directly select two corner points on the drawing.
- Alternatively, choose polygonal points by clicking at various locations, effectively drawing a custom shape with your mouse.
- Another method is to convert existing shapes (like circles, ellipses, splines, or polylines) into a revision cloud.
- Finalize the Shape: Once you’ve outlined the desired area, AutoCAD will form a cloud shape around your selected points. You can press Enter to confirm the current arc direction.
Modifying the Revision Cloud
If you need to resize your revision cloud, follow these steps:
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Initiate Resize Command: Go back to the Home tab and access the Revision Cloud dropdown again.
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Choose Arc Length: In the drawing area, right-click and select the Arc Length option.
- Specify New Dimensions: Enter your desired minimum and maximum arc lengths, and retain the changes by pressing Enter.
Assigning Revision Tags
To add a revision tag, a useful feature for categorizing changes:
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Open the Annotate Tab: Click on the Annotate tab in the ribbon.
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Select Revision Tag: From the Table panel, choose the Revision Tag option.
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Position the Tag: Click in the drawing area where you want to place the tag. If a revision table already exists in your drawing, this step will allow you to link the tag appropriately.
- Continue Placement: Right-click and select Continue to finalize placing the tag.
Displaying Revisions
To show revision information clearly on your drawings, AutoCAD offers straightforward ways:
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Use Revision Tables: You can manage and display revision data within tables that summarize changes made during the project lifecycle.
- Edit Existing Data: If necessary, you can customize how revision information is displayed by editing, updating, or adding more rows or columns to your revision table.
FAQ
1. What types of objects can I convert to a revision cloud?
You can convert shapes such as circles, ellipses, polylines, and splines into revision clouds, providing flexibility based on your drawing needs.
2. Can I create a revision cloud in 3D views?
No, revision clouds can only be created in 2D views. For 3D drawings, consider using annotations or other means to indicate revisions.
3. Is it possible to assign multiple revisions to a single cloud?
Revisions can typically be assigned to one cloud at a time. However, you can easily create multiple clouds for different revisions as needed.
