topic Re: 3d Object in Libraries & objects

3d Object

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 20:05:26 GMT

Does anyone know if there is a way to get an object to show only in 2d. I've saved some Autocad blocks as objects but don't want to see them in 3d. Any thoughts?

Re: 3d Object

Dwight — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 21:41:39 GMT

Give this a try:

For a one-off, explode the object, keep only symbol.

For many, delete the 3D script in the object.

Re: 3d Object

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 22:07:22 GMT

Thanks Dwight. Deleting the 3d script was the way to go.

Re: 3d Object

Laszlo Nagy — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 07:56:54 GMT

Next time you need to do this, you might want to consider to place an END command at the very beginning of the 3D Script.
The END command simply finishes the execution of the script.
This way you will still have your 3D Scrip in case you need it in the future.
Another option is to select everything in the 3D Script and comment them all out.

Of course, if you are certain you will never need the 3D in the future, deletion is the best answer.

Re: 3d Object

Dwight — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:06:32 GMT

Yes, but, for the beginner concerned with not messing up, it would be easier to duplicate the object and delete the 3D script, perhaps calling the new object "symbol only," rather than to start messing with the script as you suggest.

There's plenty of ways to make mistakes with your approach if the user, as our poster most certainly is, NOT an expert user.

Re: 3d Object

Laszlo Nagy — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:12:41 GMT

Yes, your suggestion, too, is a viable option.

Re: 3d Object

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 13:31:10 GMT

you could also open the library part, add a boolean parameter called "show3d" (or something), and nest all of the 3D script inside an IF/THEN statement:

IF show3d THEN
<enter 3d script here>
ENDIF

Then you have the option of turning the 3D on or off...

Re: 3d Object

Anonymous — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 20:38:09 GMT

All good ideas, thanks guys!!