topic Re: Convert 3D object to 2D in Modeling

Convert 3D object to 2D

Anonymous — Tue, 23 May 2023 14:20:06 GMT

Whats the best way to do this?
I need an isometric view of an object that is in the library, but I want to convert it to 2D.

Re: Convert 3D object to 2D

Steve Jepson — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 04:13:01 GMT

Vectorial Engine - view hidden lines only in 3D - Surround with marque tool - Copy - Paste.

Re: Convert 3D object to 2D

Anonymous — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 05:07:46 GMT

Thanks it works, but next question is: How can I orientate the object to 30° in order to use in the isometric diagram?

Re: Convert 3D object to 2D

Barry Kelly — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 05:14:57 GMT

If guessing the angle in 3D is not accurate enough then you could set up a camera and adjust the camera angle in the camera settings.

Barry.

Re: Convert 3D object to 2D

Steve Jepson — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 05:24:10 GMT

Rogerdodge wrote:
Thanks it works, but next question is: How can I orientate the object to 30° in order to use in the isometric diagram?

http://screencast.com/t/roDiF53Oblsh

Re: Convert 3D object to 2D

Anonymous — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 05:42:16 GMT

So no easy way then, I have never used the cameras before, but I will have a play around with it.

Re: Convert 3D object to 2D

Anonymous — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 19:44:29 GMT

I don't think a camera is the way to do it, as that will be a perspective view.

Try the Parallel Projection in 3D Projection Settings, and select the Isometric option preset. This will show your object in Isometric, but I'm not sure it will be exactly the same as we used to draw in Tech Drawing class 😉

Re: Convert 3D object to 2D

Anonymous — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 19:51:12 GMT

That works great!
Thanks Stu.

Re: Convert 3D object to 2D

Anonymous — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 20:43:02 GMT

No worries, Rodge 😉