Dolphin CAD

[JPATTE09]

I am using Partmaster Level 3, I am new to CAD and am struggling with the CAD application. Specifically Complex shapes. Is there a way to proportionally re-size a part after it has been drawn? IE: I have drawn a part and I want it to be reduced in size by 10 percent, or if I want to reduce the X dimension by say 1 inch and have the Y dimension reduced proportionately. can this be done in 2D CAD? If not are there 3D cad applications that can do that?
Thanks
JP

[metalworkz]

Hi JP,
The scale operation is what will work for this, and I use it fairly often. Select 'View' from the top menu bar, then 'Properties', and you will see the scale text box in the lower left hand corner of the pop-up window. Just change the scale to get the drawn part to the size needed. Hope this helps get it done.

[JPATTE09]

Thanks Wes, thats got it. I wonder if there are any 2D Cad or 2D drafting training courses out there that might help? I stopped at the Welders shop today. He's got the pieces for the Stand measured up but has not started welding yet. So it will be awhile before I actually get to cut anything. Good thing because my drawings need work. When the stand gets back I have to Fiberglass the "Tub", lift the mill in place and wire the electric. I will take Pic's along the way in case anyone wants to see them. The good news is I am not having any difficulty adding Toolpaths as you suggested. The piece I am working on has 16 Contours, the Simulation looks good but I will have to see what happens when I run it live! Will have to keep my hand near the Mouse!
Thanks Again
JP

[metalworkz]

Hi JP,
I have not seen a complete CAD/CAM tutorial for Dolphin CAD/CAM. Many times if you run into a problem you can use the Help section of the program and you can find enough information to get bye from a search of the help section. There are some tutorials included with the Dolphin CAD/CAM program and also some on the Dolphin CAD/CAM website. They have even created video tutorials to help with particular questions presented in the forum. I always try to help if I find a question or problem here in the forum, but unfortunately I don't know everything about the use of Dolphin Partmaster so I am limited in that respect. Hope you're able to make some chips soon. I forgot what machine you have if you mentioned it before?