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Tangent Lines Removed in Part

Tangent Lines Removed in Part

Tangent Lines Removed in Part

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I normally have "Shaded" and "Display HLR Edges in Shaded Mode" selected when I draw my parts.  This normally works best for me, except when I want to print something without the tangent edges.  I found a work around.  I make a drawing, and then print out two pages to a pdf file.  One as a wire frame with hidden lines removed (without tangent edges), and one with the shaded view (no lines at all).  I then copy and past the lines on top of the shaded view in acrobat.  This creates am outlined shaded image without the tangent lines.  Is there a way to get the same end result in Solidworks?  The most desirable solution would be an HLR mode without tangent lines.  Thank You, I hope I am clear enough.

RE: Tangent Lines Removed in Part

Long shot. ..

Is it possible to set your line weights such that tangent lines don't show?  Zero thickness or something similar?  I haven't tried, but that might be a lead that would pay off.


Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
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