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2D DUMD DRAWING

2D DUMD DRAWING

2D DUMD DRAWING

(OP)
How do I create a drawing which is just a 2d drawing, i.e. like in mdt when you could save as 2d.

so i can send copy print etc without the delay of model construction.

ta James

RE: 2D DUMD DRAWING

Use another program like AutoCAD.

Not making 3D models in SolidWorks, and only using the 2D functionality is like buying an nice rifle for hunting, only to use it as a club.

If you have SW05, you could use the DWGeditor, it is an AutoCAD clone (old IntelliCAD), and could work in a pinch.

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RE: 2D DUMD DRAWING

(OP)
Sorry you miss understand me, I create solid models, do assemblies & the drawing. I just would like to save the drawing as a 2d?

So I could rapidly open it.

RE: 2D DUMD DRAWING

Check out Lightweight drawings & Draft quality in the Help files.

You could also do a Save as to DWG, or DXF, but you will of course lose the associativity.


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Making the best use of this Forum.  FAQ559-716
How to get answers to your SW questions.  FAQ559-1091
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RE: 2D DUMD DRAWING

Ooops ... nearly forgot ... you can also do a Save as > Detached drawing (*.slddrw)

Check out the dimensions, detached drawings section in the Help files.


Eng-Tips.com Forum Policies FAQ731-376
Making the best use of this Forum.  FAQ559-716
How to get answers to your SW questions.  FAQ559-1091
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of.  FAQ559-520

RE: 2D DUMD DRAWING

Have all parts load as lightweight. I don't know why you want to try to save as 2D.

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP1.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site

RE: 2D DUMD DRAWING

(OP)
detached is the answer, thanks

RE: 2D DUMD DRAWING

Sorry for misunderstanding your question.  You can also just open the drawings as View Only, and there is also PDF creation.

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RE: 2D DUMD DRAWING

(OP)
My fault sorry anyhow got there now!

It's all relatively new (sw) am I'm the only designer at my place of employment so sometimes i hit a wall. Use to be 9 of us on mdt now just me on sw2005.

thanks again

RE: 2D DUMD DRAWING

That sounds about right ... 1 SW user replacing 9 MDT


Eng-Tips.com Forum Policies FAQ731-376
Making the best use of this Forum.  FAQ559-716
How to get answers to your SW questions.  FAQ559-1091
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of.  FAQ559-520

RE: 2D DUMD DRAWING

(OP)
I guess that’s the norm when a company goes into admin and restructures!

still were looking for another designer so hopefully there come with sw experience

RE: 2D DUMD DRAWING

PDF!

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