Convert AutoCAD drawing to look like hand-drawn sketch ?

Is there an AutoCAD command which will convert a 2D line drawing so
that it will look like a squiggly-line hand-drawn sketch ?

I seem to have vague memories of seeing a magazine advt. which
mentioned this capability. Whether it was AutoCAD or some other
program, I don't recall.

 

Nothing built in but there are a few add ons around. Do a Google search on
Squiggle.

 

Check out my website on the AutoCAD \ Download Page for a Lisp routine
that will do this for you called FREEHAND.lsp

This lisp routine modifies lines and polylines to appear as if drawn
freehand.

Two things occur:

1. Corners are given slight overlap.

2. Lines are given slight "wiggle" to them.

User can specify degree of both overlap & wiggle [1 small - 5 large,
0-none]

Accomplished by first lengthening each line, then replacing line

with LWPOLYLINE(R14) or POLYLINE(<R14) and adding slightly offset
vertices.

Ensure that you only FREEHAND a Copy of your elevation, once run there
is no way back ! Keep your original drawing safe.

 

Opps forgot the website URL http://www.cadalot.co.uk

 

If you have ADT, it comes with "Napkin Sketch."

Marc

 

Thanks Alan.
Your LISP routine sounds exactly like what I was seeking.

 

The software is called SkechUp http://sketchup.com
You can download a demo an import dwg
The CAD block Exchange Network
http://cben.net

 

Sketchup is a great program. but "Napkin Sketch" is a utility that comes
with Architectural Desktop 2004 that adds "jitter" to you lines to make them
look hand drawn.

Marc

 

So does sketchup, and it will draw thick profile lines round bocks, also
can add shadows for anywhere in the world.

Ranger.