Flatten 3D model to 2D

[brettsichellodesign]

Just a quick question.

Has anyone got a way to flatten a 3D model to 2D?

[TIG]

http://sketchucation.com/pluginstore?pln=FlattenToPlane
this also needs
http://sketchucation.com/pluginstore?pln=WorkPlane

[brettsichellodesign]

That didn't go well.

I'll try experimenting a bit more. Thanks for the help though Tig.

[Glenn at home]

One way that works is to set you view. Then go and export a 2D DWG file. Then import this new 2D dwg file back into SU. Yes, only works in the Pro version.

[brettsichellodesign]

Thanks Glenn. Wish I'd thought of that.

[colbsnugget]

Works best to just export in Top View, Parralel Projection to a DWG and then re-import it into the model.

[chippwalters]

I've had good luck with the Unwrap and Flatten Faces plugin.
https://extensions.sketchup.com/en/content/flatten-faces

Used it just yesterday with Flowify to create the rolled up reality board in this pic: