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Making a sketch show up in my 2D print

Making a sketch show up in my 2D print

Making a sketch show up in my 2D print

(OP)
Hi all!
Here is my dilema. I was asked to do a rough layout of a new plant that we will be opening within the next two weeks, since I do not curretly have AutoCad on my computer I opted to draw the layout in solidworks. Mind you all I did was sketch, I did not use any features. I want to layout the sketch on a B-sheet so I can print it, but the sketch will not show up on the print, all I get is an invisible model view....
Any help would be appreciated.
Kyle

RE: Making a sketch show up in my 2D print

In the drawing feature tree, rightclick the sketch and select 'show'

Stefan Hamminga
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RE: Making a sketch show up in my 2D print

(OP)
That will work in the model, or assembly mode, but I am talking about in the drawing mode.

RE: Making a sketch show up in my 2D print

It also works in drawings (unless something is not working right).

When I need to do this (like showing a sweep centerline), I do this:
First I make the sketch visible.  I select the lines I want to show and use "Convert Entities".    Then I turn the sketch off again. This way I can select what lines show and also control line font and width.

RE: Making a sketch show up in my 2D print

(OP)
I think my problem is that it is only a sketch... there are not features whatsoever in the model....

RE: Making a sketch show up in my 2D print

Print the sketch while in the model. It will not have a fancy title block but you can make a paper copy of what is on the screen.

kd1959
Solidworks 2008 SP2, PDMworks
4GB Ram,3GB switch
2x AMD Opteron 254,2x 19" Viewsonic
Quadro FX 3500

RE: Making a sketch show up in my 2D print

(OP)
Thats kinda what I figured I would have to do...

RE: Making a sketch show up in my 2D print

Another thought -   
 You could add a very small extrude to the model and then sketch could be manipulated in a drawing as stated by these other fine gentlemen.

kd1959
Solidworks 2008 SP2, PDMworks
4GB Ram,3GB switch
2x AMD Opteron 254,2x 19" Viewsonic
Quadro FX 3500

RE: Making a sketch show up in my 2D print

In your drawing, go to the view menu and make sure "sketches" is toggled on.  Then do as Stefan and TheTick suggested.

Joe
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RE: Making a sketch show up in my 2D print

(OP)
JMarv (Mechanical) 30 Jan 08 9:03  
In your drawing, go to the view menu and make sure "sketches" is toggled on.  Then do as Stefan and TheTick suggested.

This worked! Thank you very much!

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