topic Re: 3d window contents to 2d lines in Documentation

3d window contents to 2d lines

Darrin N — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:21:12 GMT

I have jumped a few versions to AC 20 and am trying to locate some features that have changed. I used to be able to save the contents of a 3d window to a 2D line file. This appears to no longer be an option? I wan to export the line work from a 3d view (for use in other graphics programs). How can this be done in AC 20?

Re: 3d window contents to 2d lines

Aaron Bourgoin — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 19:27:15 GMT

Hey Darrin! try creating a 3D document from the 3D window and export that.

Re: 3d window contents to 2d lines

Darrin N — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 19:38:33 GMT

There used to be a 2d lines file type available when doing a save as from a 3D document. That choice is gone I assume. I now have to use a DXF I guess? Or am I missing something?

What If i want to work with lines and hatches from a 3D document within Archicad? Can I explode the 3d document?

Thanks Aaron

Re: 3d window contents to 2d lines

sinceV6 — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 19:11:05 GMT

Hi.
Maybe you are looking for the old option:
In the 3D window, use the vectorial engine.
Make a marquee (with flat geometry method) around the part you want.
Hit "Ctrl-C" to copy the marquee content.
A dialog should pop up with several options.

You can then paste these in a worksheet.

Best regards.

Re: 3d window contents to 2d lines

Darrin N — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 21:40:33 GMT

That works great! Tough to find some of these features in the manual.

Thanks,

Re: 3d window contents to 2d lines

Sebasti_n Cerda P_ — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:47:36 GMT

To create a 2D line of a 3D what I have done is:

Create 3D view, then select all in the 3D view and paste it on a work sheet.