> Ok, I was'nt as clear as I should have been. I have access to autocad, but
> have no idea how to use it. I know a little about it. snap grid dimensions
> etc. But when it comes to actually plotting something, forget it. I'm
> trying to build the wee lassie. I've got everything I need except plans. I
> have featherweight canoes to work from. I'm trying not to buy plans or
> draw them out my self. And I think this will help out if and when I try to
> build another boat. Any help would be great, and thanks to all that
> responded

> Thanks again, Todd Plotting points is an easy thing to do but, without knowing which version you have, the steps to plot are slightly different. I work with AutoCad LT version 2.0. Start by using the items in the settings menu to set up the drawing size, units style etc. When setting up the limits, try to set them so that the origin is at a "convenient" spot on the page - for forms layouts, I set the origin in the middle of the screen. Since you will be entering points for your "graph", it also helps to use the "point style" item on the settings menu for a point that's easy to see. Once you have your page layout complete, you simply use the Point command - from the Drawing menu or the Toolbox - to enter the points as X,Y positions. When all of the points have been entered, you can the use the Line command or the Polyline command to join them. In LT, there is a curve fit option for the polyline function that will smooth the polyline to a curve once it has been drawn. Or you can do this by hand if you prefer. I hope this helps. I'm not an expert at AutoCad, but I picked up quite a bit by spending several nights on my computer with some books from the library.