Section cutting in 2D

[cduke5]

Does anyone know how to cut/copy a section out of a 2D drawing. I draw curtainwalls and after I complete the elevation view I need to put a section view out to the side to show the in / out position of the framing in relation to the grid. Years ago I used DesignCad and it had a command called "SectionCut" that would let me simply create a rectangle, similar to stretch, and drag a section over to side of the elevation. Does ACAD 2006 have a command like this?

cduke5

[viviancarvalho]

To the best of my knowledge section cutting is not possible out of a 2d drawing.

But yes you can get it if you create your dwg in 3d.

[hoss]

if your drawing is in 2d, everything you have drawn is in one surface, ie no depth

therefore your side or top view will only be a single line

[ReMark]

Better start drawing in 3D.

[JD Mather]

I wonder if what you describe isn't really a Detail View. If so,could be accomplished in AutoCAD with Viewport. Do it the hard way (line-by-line) and then post example so someone can see exactly what you are after.

[cduke5]

In response to JD's reply, how can I put a drawing so you can see it? I have drawings in .dwg or .pdf format.

[ReMark]

Start with clicking on the Go Advanced button.

 

But before you do read this:

 

http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?8863-How-to-add-images-to-your-posts