2-d Elevation sections from a 3-D MODEL

[muck]

AutoCAD version 2007


How do I make a 2-d elevation veiw of a 3-d model. Is there a way I could slide the 3-d model at a piticular elevation to show a 2-d plan
Say I have a 3-model of a square building and I want to do a
electrical plan view of the second floor. Is there a way to cut
that 3-d model at the second floor and show a background
for electrial components on that piticular floor.

view.
thank you,

[CromCruithne]

There is. How is it will be to accomplish depends entirely on the version of ACAD you're using. For a simple 2D elevation, just rotate the UCS 90 degrees around the X and then type PLAN. That should give you a front view. To get the sides and back, just rotate the UCS 90 around the Z.

For the electrical plan, I'd copy the drawing do the following:
Get to the front view like above and draw a line at the height you want the view to be at. Use the SLICE command and trace the line you drew when it asks for the cutting plane. You then move the upper part off to one side. Now rotate back to the top view.

-Crom

[matramurena]

You can use a section plane to slice your model, draw - modeling - section plane This creates a plane that slices your model. You can place this at the exact location you wish and when you right-click on the axis of the plane you can create a 2d-view of that part which will be inserted as a block.

Succes!

[StykFacE]

You can use a section plane to slice your model, draw - modeling - section plane This creates a plane that slices your model. You can place this at the exact location you wish and when you right-click on the axis of the plane you can create a 2d-view of that part which will be inserted as a block.

Succes!

Just to note: this is new only since AutoCAD 2007.

[f700es]

Sure is, download SketchUp and import your 3D model and slice it there.
Yes, not a true AutoCAD answer but it is so easy. You'll have to use the Pro version but might be worth a look to add to the old digital tool box.
I do like the 2007 way though. I just tried it and that works pretty nice.

[fuccaro]

Also in the Solview/Soldraw command pair there is a Section option

[fahim108]

Solview/Soldraw is in fact the best, comparatively accurate and most dependable option, which works on all releases.

[yedan]

Just to note: this is new only since AutoCAD 2007.

section plane may be new to 2007 but i believe the section command has been around since 2004 or maybe earlier, and can be made to do basically the same function.

[muck]

I have tryed draw - modeling - section plane without any luck. Do you
have to insert the block in a two demensional plane?

[StykFacE]

I have tryed draw - modeling - section plane without any luck. Do you
have to insert the block in a two demensional plane?

under the Help menu there's the New Features Workshops.... open that up, they have a few great step-by-step tutorials on how to use this nifty feature.