2D Drawings of 3D Models

To create a 2D projection, use the command Create 2D Projection.

The command can be called in one of the following ways:

The command can also be called from the dynamic toolbar invoked by clicking on an empty space in the 2D window.

2D projection is a two-dimensional image located in the 2D window, obtained by projecting a three-dimensional model or its selected portion on the specified plane. Projections can be used for creating the necessary views on a 2D drawing, with their subsequent decorating, as well as for obtaining local views and sections. One can project whole bodies or even groups of bodies, as well as selected elements of the model, such as faces or edges. If you are working with large 3D models, use the method of creating 2D projections in a separate file. 2D projection should not be confused with projecting elements onto active workplane. However, 2D projection can be created on active workplane as well.

You can build some 3D elements (for example, working planes and 3D sections) based on the 2D projection. Corresponding options are available in automenus of commands for creating these elements. You can add construction lines, dimensions, design elements, etc. to 2D projections. When creating construction lines, the object snap to the projection elements works, which distinguishes arcs of circles, ellipses, splines, segments, extreme points of the line (nodes), the center of the arc, etc.

The parameters window of the 2D Projection command contains following tabs:

•General Parameters

•Additional Parameters

•Options

•Elements

•Lines

•Sections

•Breaks

Topics in this section:

•Algorithm of Creating 2D Projection

•General Parameters of 2D Projection

•Types of 2D Projection=

•View Styles of 2D Projection

•Position of 2D Projection on Drawing

•Additional Parameters of 2D Projection

•Options of 2D Projection

•3D Model Elements on 2D Projection

•2D Projection by External Model

•Lines of 2D Projection

•Parameters of Sections on 2D Projection

•Breaks on 2D Projections and Drawing Views

•Cropping 2D Projection

•Boundaries of 2D Projection

•Contextual Menu of 2D Projection and its Elements

•Exclusions for Elements of 2D Projection

•Drawing Detailing Elements on 2D Projection

•Parameters of 2D Projection

•Edit 2D Projection

See also:

•Activate Drawing View or 2D Projection