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    • R Offline
      rodin
      last edited by

      Does anyone know if it is possible to save or export a sketch 3d top view (or side view) in parallel projection to a 2d dwg linedrawing.
      for example: if i design a house is it possible to export all facades in 2d to autocad?
      thanks
      rodin

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        dylan
        last edited by

        Hi Rodin, welcome to SCF.

        Yes you can export a 2d drawing to use in ACAD.
        As you mentioned, choose your required view then switch to parallel projection.

        Go to File/Export/2D Graphic
        You can then choose your desired filetype from the drop down box (Export Type)
        Obviously you require DWG.
        You then have an Options box to adjust the export settings such as scale and Autocad version.

        http://dmdarchitecture.co.uk/

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          Gaieus
          last edited by

          Note however (and/or for the information of others) that this is a Pro only function.

          Gai...

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            rodin
            last edited by

            Thanks!
            this is exactly what I wanted to know. I noticed that the shadows are omitted. Is there a way to export them as well?

            rodin

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              Gaieus
              last edited by

              Rodin,

              Shadows are rendering issues, they don't go along with a vector set. In your other application however you can set your shadows if that is possible.

              Gai...

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                Rob D
                last edited by

                There's a Ruby available somewhere which automatically creates orthographic projections (ie. Top, left, right, front etc.) then exports them to .dwg files. Very useful but can't remember where I got it πŸ˜•

                Automatic output to AutoCAD

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                  Gaieus
                  last edited by

                  It's here (ado.zip) at Didier's site:
                  http://www.crai.archi.fr/RubyLibraryDepot/Ruby/em_fil_page.htm

                  Gai...

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                    dylan
                    last edited by

                    Did not know about that ruby, thanks guys.

                    http://dmdarchitecture.co.uk/

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                      Didier Bur
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                      It's good to have friends that make you remember what I've done long ago πŸ˜†

                      DB

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                        Gaieus
                        last edited by

                        And I'm proud that you call me a "friend"!
                        πŸ˜„

                        Gai...

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                          archtech
                          last edited by

                          That's a handy ruby, thanks. I often export the my sketchup models to 2d AutoCAD drawings, particularly at the concept stage of the project.

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