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    • TIGT Offline
      TIG Moderator
      last edited by

      @paulhankin said:

      The main thing is control over everything - so many variables

      For example projection type- first angle / third angle

      Hidden line details.
      viewing details from behind that are hidden with dashed lines

      Perimeter profile
      The outline of the item thicker or on a different layer , ( Much like outline mask )
      I used this style a lot in Italy when working on Autocad

      Iam sure there is more we could do with this

      Thanks

      Paul
      I'm thinking.........
      I can [easily?] project the component's vertices onto the 6 ortho planes, in silhouette and also 'all'.
      I have to think of ways to move the various edges to layers for CAD to use [including working out edges that are only partially hidden at say one end]...
      You'd need t set up a CAD template that has pens mapped to thickness, where say 3D was white-continuous, 2D was red-continuous [thin], 2D-OUTL was yellow-continuous [heavy] and 2D-HIDN was grey-dashed [thin-dashed]. What CAD do you use? I could probably make you a ACAD template...
      Be in touch later... off now...

      TIG

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        paulhankin
        last edited by

        I use obviously Sketchup, Rhino 3d, Autocad for all detailing of parts

        Must be able to Handle single groups, components , whole model

        Have options maybe to select the parts you want to produce elevations / drgs and produces seperate files for each element in the model or selection.

        There is so much you could do with this

        also a weight added option based on the volume of the item x mass index ie for steel would be volume x 7.85
        from this you could itemise each part say in the name of the component and it would produce a CSV file or excel sheet based
        on group name / id , gross length of part say and weight. it then could be exported to autocad or simply print for estimating purposes.

        i think the profile plugin already recognises the part from the selection menu. maybe with permission the profile plugin could be utilised to save time re-writing the code for steel selection of parts etc.

        Another element is developing intersections on tubes and the male female relationships of all cuts - thats for another time though i think!!
        I think if this was developed right it could give other programs a run for their money

        Paul

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        • P Offline
          paulhankin
          last edited by

          just downloaded ortho views from smustard

          in the plugins folder it goes

          it doesnt do anthing when you press button on toolbar what is all this about

          Just brought it and i cant use it

          Paul

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          • Dave RD Offline
            Dave R
            last edited by

            Make a group or component of the model or at least select the group or component for which you want the ortho view. Select it and then click on the button.

            You'll wind up with something like this.


            http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4714224652_8a6d04c242.jpg

            Wish I could have a pie and a pint.

            Etaoin Shrdlu

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            • P Offline
              paulhankin
              last edited by

              Tried component / group everything and when i click on it nothing happens

              Thanks

              Paul

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              • honoluludesktopH Offline
                honoluludesktop
                last edited by

                I like what TIG is suggesting, especially if it can be applied to interior elevations, and scenes. Architects requirement are unique when it comes to sections, and interior elevations. Would be nice to get input from engineers of different disciplines.

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                • AnssiA Offline
                  Anssi
                  last edited by

                  A simple solution might be to export two views: a wireframe view and a hidden-line view. Then you import the first into CAD, assign the dashed linetype of your choice to all the lines, and then import the hidden-line view and place it directly over the first one. If the excess lines worry you, you can use the "Overkill" feature in AutoCad (I think it is part of Express tools) to delete at least part of them.

                  Anssi

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                    paulhankin
                    last edited by

                    @anssi said:

                    A simple solution might be to export two views: a wireframe view and a hidden-line view. Then you import the first into CAD, assign the dashed linetype of your choice to all the lines, and then import the hidden-line view and place it directly over the first one. If the excess lines worry you, you can use the "Overkill" feature in AutoCad (I think it is part of Express tools) to delete at least part of them.

                    Anssi

                    Thats not the point, i have already been doing this up til now and when you have 100s of single parts it becomes very time consuming.

                    The idea of this discussion is to find an automated way of exporting these elements and improving work flow.

                    NOt being funny just want to hit the nail on the head so we can find a solution to this weekness of Sketchup when it comes to final detailing of drawings.

                    Thanks

                    Paul

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                    • TIGT Offline
                      TIG Moderator
                      last edited by

                      I'm on to it... β˜€

                      TIG

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                        dedmin
                        last edited by

                        @tig said:

                        I'm on to it... β˜€

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                          paulhankin
                          last edited by

                          Circle / radius problem solution?

                          Faceted circles / Radi - When exported convert all circles to a high segment polygon,via a input box

                          Ie a circle that has 10 edges could be converted to a circle with 100 edges giving the appearance of a more precise circle
                          depending on the tolerance of a hole. and insert a cross hair in the centre to denote the centre of the circle of a standardised size say 5x5mm or an input box could include this feature to choose.

                          This then could have an option to convert all holes in model , voila problem sorted

                          obviously this would only work on flattened geometry for export to 2d cad cutting , say laser cutting

                          The segmented circles and radius could be put on a layer
                          the Centre mark could be put on another layer

                          Turn off the circles layer etc..

                          You could then use the centre mark as ref to redraw circles in autocad if required rather than use 3 point circle ( less accurate on faceted circles )

                          More control!

                          What do you think?

                          Thanks

                          Paul

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