Graphs & Exponentials in AutoCAD - Questions Answered!

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around plotting graphs and handling exponential functions in AutoCAD, as well as related issues encountered while plotting in Excel. Participants explore the capabilities of AutoCAD for graphing and seek solutions for maintaining equal scaling on axes in Excel plots.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the ability to plot functions of x in AutoCAD and the feasibility of writing exponential functions.
  • Another participant suggests that AutoCAD lacks built-in plotting capabilities and may require an AutoLISP function or an add-on.
  • A participant shares a link that helped them, but they then express a challenge with plotting in Excel, specifically regarding equal distance scaling on both axes.
  • Further clarification is provided on how to adjust axis scaling in Excel, including modifying tick marks and graph dimensions.
  • Another participant responds that the suggested method does not fully resolve their issue, indicating a need for a more precise solution.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the capabilities of AutoCAD for plotting graphs, and there are differing opinions on the effectiveness of the solutions provided for Excel plotting challenges.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights limitations in AutoCAD's plotting features and the challenges of achieving precise scaling in Excel, but does not resolve these issues or provide definitive solutions.

Who May Find This Useful

Users of AutoCAD and Excel who are interested in graphing functions and ensuring accurate representations of data in their plots.

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I'm wondering if someone knows how to plot graphs (functions of x) in AutoCAD? And also, is it possible to write exponentials in any way?
 
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AutoCAD doesn't have any kind of plotting ability that I know of. It would have to take an AutoLISP function of some kind. Perhaps someone has an add on for it?
 
Thanks, that link worked great. But now I'm stuck with plotting in Excel, which works quite good, just one question; how can I make the distance between two units on both axis the same? 'Cause when I print it I don't want the physical distance between two units to be different on both axis. If there is 2cm from origo to 1 on the x-axis, then it should be so also on the y-axis. But how is this done...?
 
TSN79 said:
Thanks, that link worked great. But now I'm stuck with plotting in Excel, which works quite good, just one question; how can I make the distance between two units on both axis the same? 'Cause when I print it I don't want the physical distance between two units to be different on both axis. If there is 2cm from origo to 1 on the x-axis, then it should be so also on the y-axis. But how is this done...?
On the axis you want to modify, right click on it and select "Format Axis." There should be a tab for SCALE. Uncheck the auto select check box next to the major and minor tick marks and select the appropriate intervals. Also, you can play with the graph dimensions just by highlighting the frame around it (the actual plot area frame, not the whole graph window) and drop and drag it until they are equal (If I am undestanding your question properly).
 
Thanks, but this doesn't solve the problem. You say I can play around with the dimensions of the graph until they are equal. This is true, but that would still be an approximate solution, which won't do I'm afraid. But thanks anyway! :smile:
 

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