Ever have a 3D Object you needed a 2D view of. Perhaps for your layout or just as a Detail. There have been a number of commands in the past that have allowed for this. however there is a newer command called FLATSHOT. This command will allow you to take a 3D Object and capture the view you are looking at as a Block or Exported to a new DWG.
Dialog Layout
Destination
Insert as new block - Inserted the captured 2D object as a new Block.
Replace existing block - Will replace the definition of an existing Block with the newly captured 2D Object (This will update existing Blocks that use the current definition)
Export to file - Creates a Wblock (new DWG) out of the Captured 2D object.
Foreground lines
Color - The Color it will make lines in the foreground
Linetype - The Linetype that will be used for lines in the foreground in the newly captured 2D object
Obscure Lines
Show - If checked this will show lines that would otherwise be obscured (Hidden lines behind objects)
Color - Color the Obscure line that are shown will be in the newly created capture
Linetype - The Linetype used for shown obscure lines
Include tangential edges - Creates silhouette edges for curved surfaces
Command usage
1.) Type FLATSHOT and hit the <Enter> button
2.) The Flashot Dialog is displayed, set the way you would like or for our example
Select
-Insert as new Block
-Set foreground lines as you would like
-Turn off "Show" under Obscured lines
-Turn on Include tangential edges
3.) Select Create Button
4.) Pick an insertion Point
5.) Hit the <Enter> key to accept 1:1 scale
6.) Hit the <Enter> key to accept 0 rotation
The new object has been created and placed.
The command will start inserting the object as a Block and there is a Block definition so you can insert other examples. Test these settings out to get the view you desire.
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Has anyone had trouble getting the correct results in their flatshot? I posted a problem report on my Autodesk Subscription page, but, when I run the flatshot in AutoCAD 2015 all the lines that should show up don't. I did not have this problem in AutoCAD 2014.
Posted by: David Baker | 09/18/2014 at 05:25 PM
seemed to work fine for me perhaps its only in certain situations
Posted by: Jeff | 09/19/2014 at 10:09 AM
Thank you, this is was very helpful! Have a great day.
Posted by: Manny R. | 09/09/2015 at 11:15 AM
When I create the flat shot the view that is created does not match the view I am creating it from. How can I create that 2D object holding the same view?
Posted by: Andy Henry | 12/15/2015 at 04:36 PM
It is very difficult to troubleshoot something like this without the drawing and seeing what is incorrect. Check the help file and settings within the flatshot command. If you are still unable to get the feature/command to work as you'd like, then we'll need to open a support case to assist. There are a variety of support options available to you. Please contact us at the your local / nearest IMAGINiT office to see how we can best help get this resolved. To see a list of IMAGINiT offices please go to: http://www.imaginit.com/about/offices-training-centers
Posted by: Jeff | 12/31/2015 at 11:18 AM