From 3D to 2D?

[Orbit]

Is it a way to change the same drawing from 3d to 2d?
If there is that possibility can someone describe it ( in details :oops: ).

[Orbit]

I forgot to mention autocad version: 2002.

Phew, must be an ageing process going on and I am starting to forget things. :roll:

[fuccaro]

I assume you have some 3D objects and you wish a flat, 2D image. They are several Lisp routines to “flatten”, but I recommend you to try this 7 step method:


1. Use 3Dorbit until the image looks as you wish.
2. Switch to Layout1. A rectangle containing your objects will appear. Double-click inside of the rectangle.
3. Type SOLPROF. Select your objects when AutoCAD prompts you, then press ENTER to accept the default answers to all the questions.
4. Turn off the layer(s) containing the 3D object(s). If you wish to remove the hidden lines, turn off the layer PH* too.
5. It is ready, but if you wish a small file (to send by e-mail only the 2D for example), copy-paste what you have on the screen -the content of the PV* (and PH*) layers in a new drawing.
6. Keep us informed about your progress.
7. Happy flattening!

[robfowler]

A succinct straight forward 7 step method by fuccaro which is easy to follow.

You may also want to look up the HELP files on SOLPROF, SOLVIEW and SOLDRAW commands.

Rob.

[Orbit]

Thank you Fuccaro and Rob.

That was a great step- by - step - easy- to - follow instruction. :D

I went thru all of them and found it that when I turn off the PV 38 layer there is nothing left on my screen and have no idea why.

Any input, please?

I do not know if I should start a new topic but here it goes now.

I want to use DIM on a 3D dwg ( i know that is not common). When I try it no matter on what view I am- maybe on FRONT looks OK- the DIM line does not fit the center. It looks away from the dwg.
How can I fix that and my DIM line match nicely the lines and circles on a 3D dwg no matter where I switch the view?

Thank you,

[fuccaro]

Orbit
Do not turn off the PV layer(s). V means "visible" and H means "hidden". So turn off the PH layer if you do not need the hidden lines, or turn it on if you need them. But do not turn off the PV layers.
Try again!

[Orbit]

I was wondering what was the abbrevation PV standing for and now it makes sense what can be turn off and not.

Thank you, it works beautifuly the flattening process.