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• One way is to convert the PDF back to DWG using a program like Able2extract, if it was produced from cad not scanned.
• Hi Eric,
  You received the in .DWG format, its in 3d, and you want to generate 2d views? If so, and assuming you have Pro/Platinum try:
  

  • _FLATSHOT.
  • _SOLPROF.
  • _XQUICKDRAW (Platinum only).

  If you only have the file as a PDF, I would probably just re-draw, as it is a fairly simple object.
  Regards,

  Jason Bourhill

  
  
• actually is we use Bricscad to draw a 3D drawing and i want to let the production the dimension so i need to convert it to 2D layout like the pdf attach.
  

• It would seem the PDF is already what you want to give the workshop, although they would like some view or section indicators since it's not in first or third angle projection. I guess two separate parts dimensioned in space makes sense within the organisation, or perhaps it's a first attempt at producing what you want.

  But I also am interested in answers to Eric's question of how to get from a 3d model into 2d reports which are what end users of drawings still mostly need.

• yes John Gaunt the pdf is what i want but i am using other software to do it. I want to know Bricscad has this function or not and how to do it.
  

• Sorry I misunderstood.

  Bricscad can create PDF's using Export on the File menu.

  The options were limited although I believe they have improved. I still use external software, have not tried Bricscad's facility recently.

• In my tests Bricscad export to pdf does not support 'lines merge'. That makes it unusable for me.
  
• How i can convert this to drawing to a 2d drawing as the pdf file that i attach before this? I use the command '_XQUICKDRAW' it show no solid found. If i use bricscad to draw a solid it can be convert. Bricscad only can convert 3D drawing drawn by itself?
  
• These are not solids, but polyface meshes - pretty useless in any solid modeler.
  
• because i save it as dxf file so it become polyline mesh.
  
• bricscad got any function that can let me convert it to a solid?
  
• Eric,
  3D solids should be retained on saving to DXF, unless you are saving to an early DXF format e.g. R10, in which case they do get converted to meshes. In context to your query it also makes no sense as to why you would save to DXF (unless production require a file in this format).
  I would return to the original drawing file with the 3D solids and try the commands previously suggested. If you don't need to give production an electronic file in .dwg format, you can add your dimensions on a layout in the same drawing using viewports setup to the viewpoint that you want.
  Attach an example drawing with 2 layouts. One produced by orientating your viewport views, the other using _QUICKDRAW.
  Regards,

  Jason Bourhill

  
  
• Hi Eric,
  Both IronCad and SolidWorks have the ability to export direct to DWG. There shouldn't be any need to use DXF. If for some reason the DWG files don't provide solids, then you could try requesting in ACIS .SAT format, which was mentioned in this post. Again both IronCad and SolidWorks can export to this format. Be aware that the output from these applications will change depending on where the export is carried out. e.g. Solidworks has 3 modelling environments:
  

  1. Part.
  2. Assembly
  3. Drawing

  Export from a Part or Assembly would result in a 3D drawing file, export from Drawing would result in a 2D drawing file.
  If your having difficulty with this I suggest you contact your local Bricscad agent, they should be able to answer any issues you are having.
  Regards,

  Jason Bourhill

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  One way is to convert the PDF back to DWG using a program like Able2extract, if it was produced from cad not scanned.

• If you use the DWG to PDF and back to DWG approach, you need to be aware that the PDF file format does not have as many digits assigned to each point. So, you will loose some resolution in the process.
  -Joe Dunfee
  

Bricscad 3d Software

I know BC isn't quite a general-purpose 3D modeling application (and I'm hardly the most knowledgeable user) but I've done quite a few 'artist's concepts' for potential product designs where I work. Couple of examples done with Bricscad (although the rendering was done with version 7, which I think still handles shading better) http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/810/ussvl2.jpg and http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/3008/ussvl3.jpg

Bricscad 3d Tutorial

For objects that are not in a major plane, it's often easier for me to construct them there -- adding necessary decorations, buttons, indicators, etc. -- and then do one rotation of the whole lot into the final orientation.

For the legs, I'd recommend building them the same way: Extrude the U-channel (for example) to the length needed. Create a 'plug' for the holes and array that along the length then do a 'subtract.' When you're satisfied, move it to the corner of the stand and then do a 3D rotation (or two, if it seems more natural) to position it correctly. Extrude a rough rectangle that you'll use as the subtracter at the top and cut the extra part off. Tada!