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Eclipse Systems, Incorporated
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Learn about the ESI CAD Library

The ECLIPSE CAD Library is stored in two self-extracting execuatable files (diska.exe and diskb.exe) containing a number of ECLIPSE CAD drawings and a special AutoCAD menu for the drawings.  diska.exe contains DWG files for use with AutoCAD and diskb.exe contains files in DXF format for use with other CAD programs.  The AutoCAD files require version 10.0 or later.

AutoCAD users famliar with using on-screen menus to select commands and options will find inserting an ECLIPSE drawing quite routine.

1. Assuming you are in the AutoCAD program and have the files loaded into the C:\TEMP directory, type the following at the Command: prompt,
   MENU <press Enter>
   C:\TEMP\ECLIPSE <press ENTER>
   
   The ECLIPSE menu should appear on the right hand side of the screen.  The drawings are broken up into different groups.  
   DOOR_FRMS - For Door Frame Details,
   COMP_GLZG - For the Compression Glazing System,
   TRIM_GLZG - For the Trim System Glazing
   FLUSH_GLZG - For Eclipse Flush Trim System Glazing

2. Use the ECLIPSE CAD drawing index from the CAD Library WWW page to locate the desired frame detail.  Note the file name for the drawing.

3. In AutoCAD, choose the detail type from the menu.  You will then see a list of the drawing files within that type group.   Select the drawing filename you found in the index and the files will load automatically.

4. The ECLIPSE CAD drawing should appear on the screen, allowing you to insert it where needed and rotate it to the position needed.
   
   (Note:  At this point if the AutoCAD system variable DRAGMODE is not on, the ECLIPSE CAD drawing will only be visible on the screen after you have selected the insertion point and the rotation angle.)