drainmasta Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Hey guys, I'm trying to get a 2d isometric view of a 3d piping schematic. Naturally, I thought flatshot would work, but the schematic includes primarily 2d components (arranged 3-dimensionally). Flatshot doesn't like 2d components. I looked around on the forum and noticed that many people have had this problem. But I haven't been able to find a good solution yet. So, any help would be awesome! --dm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 if you can't persuade AutoCAD to handle it, can you do a screenshot instead? would that be satisfactory for what you're trying to achieve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift1313 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 flat shot works fine for me. Im not sure if the prompts have changed but here is a screen shot of two flatshots i used on this wheel/spindle i made just to who you. One has Show obsure lines, the other does not. can you provide a screen shot of what you are trying to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f700es Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Set up a DXB printer and plot to the DXB file and then insert this DXB into your existing CAD file. Might be worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nocturne00 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I think OP means that the 3d piping layout(w/c i assume are solid entities) includes non solid lines w/c he referred to as 2d lines(texts included), in w/c case flatshot does not inclide the 2d lines when the command is executed. i had this problem also when I was laying out an Plumbing Isometric so im interested to know of any input here also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMS_0525 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 would SOLPROF work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Hughes Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I think OP means that the 3d piping layout(w/c i assume are solid entities) includes non solid lines w/c he referred to as 2d lines(texts included I think you are on to his problem here. There is an old lisp called "project.lsp" that should bring 2d entities to the zero z elevation. See if it is on your computer somewhere and give it a try. If you don't find it let me know and I'll upload it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMS_0525 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 There is an old lisp called "project.lsp" that should bring 2d entities to the zero z elevation. See if it is on your computer somewhere and give it a try. its in the express tools.. EXPRESS>MODIFY>FLATTEN OBJECTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drainmasta Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 Right. nocturne00 and Hughes, I think you are understanding the problem correctly. It is a mix of solid objects, nonsolid lines and text (sorry for the poor verbage). Ergo: FLATSHOT is useless because it only deals with solids. SOLPROF is out for the same reason. FLATTEN (lsp) moves everything to the zplane, but keeps thing in their original orientation. Think, instead of the desired "shadow" of the objects, it's like rolling over a lego set with a rolling pin. The pieces are each "on the ground" but it's still not flat because of the orientation of each piece. PROJECT (lsp) not sure if this is the same as flatten, but i'll give it a shot. Thanks hughes. DXB yeah, I'll look into that, too, 700. Thanks guys. --drainmasta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drainmasta Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 Allright! The DXB print worked. Got just what I was looking for. Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isham_Dean21 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 does this still work? if so, i need to figure out how to set up this DXB printer because i'm needing this exact fix... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f700es Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 I am not sure as I have not tried it in a while. I'll check tomorrow when I am back in in the office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW210 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Go to File>Plotter Manager (or the Ribbon Output>Plot>Plotter Manager, Big Red A in upper right Print>Manage Plotters, Tools>Wizards) Add-a-Plotter Wizard. Once in the Wizard, Next>My Computer>AutoCAD DXB File>NEXT (unless you want to import)>Plot To File>Name the Plotter>Next>Finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f700es Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 +1 to SLW for helping out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW210 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 I still use it on occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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