Thread: Redimensioning in AutoCAD
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Re: Redimensioning in AutoCAD
To really answer this question I would have to know what version of AutCAD you used, and how you drew it.


If you used AutoCAD 14 or below, then you have to do like Matt stated, and redraw the geometry.

Now if you used AutoCAD 2000 or above, or even a Mechanical Destop product - MDT5, MDT6 or MDT2004, and if you created the geometry correctly and made it 3d, and extruded it, then more than likely the dimensions are "parametric" and you can just change a dimension and the geometry will change.

AutoCAD products (with the exception of Inventor) are still on the edge in that way. They are not a true parametric product yet like Solidworks and it can be used to make just 2d sketches, or 3d models.


Side note:
What kind of rapid prototype system are you using? I used a Rapid Prototyping system from Z-Corp but that was basically starch and glucosed based to make the parts.
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