Is it possible to create a plande and pull a view off of a 3D model in AutoCAD 2010?

[rnd]

Hello All-

I'm wondering if it's possible to create a view of a 3D model without having to redraw it in 2D. I would like to define a plane location and viewing direction on part of a model and allow it to be seen on my drawing.

Is this possible? If so, how? I am using AutoCAD 2010.

Thanks in Advance,
Roxanne

[ReMark]

Yes, it is possible to extract 2D drawings of 3D models. The commands you might look into are FLATSHOT, SOLPROF and the combo SOLVIEW/SOLDRAW.

Flatshot creates a 2D flat block of a 3D model. It is probably the the most simple approach.

There is also the Section Plane command which can generate a 2D/3D section.

Consult your Help files for an overview of any/all the commands. Return here with any followup questions.

[rkent]

Hello All-

I'm wondering if it's possible to create a view of a 3D model without having to redraw it in 2D. I would like to define a plane location and viewing direction on part of a model and allow it to be seen on my drawing.

Is this possible? If so, how? I am using AutoCAD 2010.

Thanks in Advance,
Roxanne

I don't make a separate view with the tools mentioned. Instead, in PS layout I create a viewport and adjust the view accordingly, top, side, iso, etc. I may add extra layers so some things can be frozen depending on the view. Then I use mview,shademode,... to pick the type of display I want on the drawing.

[ReMark]

On occassion I too have used the method rkent describes above. I think it depends on the complexity of the drawing and whether or not you have to show hidden lines.