https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/How-to-make-2d-line-drawing-from-perspective/m-p/232352#M124465 It is not possible to eplode 3D elements in a 3D view because you will be left with lines and you can't use lines in 3D.<BR /> <BR /> There are two ways to do what you want.<BR /> <BR /> Open the 3D view as you would like it then right mouse click and you will see an option for 'New 3D document from 3D...'<BR /> This will create a new flat 3D document but be aware the 3D elements are still linked to the real 3D elements - so they won't be lines just yet.<BR /> But you can now copy and paste these elements and they will become lines.<BR /> <BR /> Or you can just place a 2D marquee around your 3D elements.<BR /> Copy (CTRL-V).<BR /> In the dialogue box choose 'Scaled Drawing'.<BR /> Now you can paste this in any 2D window.<BR /> <BR /> Barry. Mon, 09 Nov 2015 01:48:40 GMT Barry Kelly 2015-11-09T01:48:40Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/How-to-make-2d-line-drawing-from-perspective/m-p/232351#M124464 <DIV class="actalk-migrated-content"><R>Hi lovely ArchiCad users!<BR /> <BR /> I must say, i am totally new in Archicad, normally i use rhino, but for a project i have an archicad file, and i just need a specific tool to get 2d line drawings from the perspective.<BR /> I already searched forums, and found out that, on my camera view, i should select the perspective drawing, and then make Strg+Alt+Z. In oder words, Edit--Reshape--Explode into current View.<BR /> But somehow (?) on my computer i am not allowed to click on this comment, it is not active, its shown as grey text, not black.<BR /> I searched more, and learned, it can be caused because the program is in OpenGL 3D Engine, so some says it should be in internal 3D Engine.<BR /> <BR /> So i try it with both modes, either internal or openGL, it doesn't work. I am not able to click on this comment.<BR /> <BR /> Why is it so? How can i get 2D Vector Lines out of my perspective? Any Ideas?<BR /> <BR /> Thank you so much! <BR /> <BR /> ps i am using AC 18, on Windows 7 <IMG src="https://community.graphisoft.com/legacyfs/online/emojis/icon_smile.gif" style="display : inline;" /></R></DIV> Sun, 08 Nov 2015 21:04:29 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/How-to-make-2d-line-drawing-from-perspective/m-p/232351#M124464 Anonymous 2015-11-08T21:04:29Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/How-to-make-2d-line-drawing-from-perspective/m-p/232352#M124465 It is not possible to eplode 3D elements in a 3D view because you will be left with lines and you can't use lines in 3D.<BR /> <BR /> There are two ways to do what you want.<BR /> <BR /> Open the 3D view as you would like it then right mouse click and you will see an option for 'New 3D document from 3D...'<BR /> This will create a new flat 3D document but be aware the 3D elements are still linked to the real 3D elements - so they won't be lines just yet.<BR /> But you can now copy and paste these elements and they will become lines.<BR /> <BR /> Or you can just place a 2D marquee around your 3D elements.<BR /> Copy (CTRL-V).<BR /> In the dialogue box choose 'Scaled Drawing'.<BR /> Now you can paste this in any 2D window.<BR /> <BR /> Barry. Mon, 09 Nov 2015 01:48:40 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/How-to-make-2d-line-drawing-from-perspective/m-p/232352#M124465 Barry Kelly 2015-11-09T01:48:40Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/How-to-make-2d-line-drawing-from-perspective/m-p/232353#M124466 hatiHO:<BR /> <BR /> One other option is to change the 3D Window to Vectorial 3D Engine and Hidden Line, then Save As... and choose the <FONT color="blue">ArchiCAD 2D Lines</FONT> format option.<BR /> <BR /> David Mon, 09 Nov 2015 14:13:31 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/How-to-make-2d-line-drawing-from-perspective/m-p/232353#M124466 David Maudlin 2015-11-09T14:13:31Z