Reference 2D Drawing in 3D space Disappears if not work part
Reference 2D Drawing in 3D space Disappears if not work part
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We are creating a manufacturing line in 3 D using items from all over(Screws, Clamps, Weld guns, the usual stuff) all in 3D. We have a layout(which is constantly changing) from a 3rd party that is 2D IGES from Cadkey. We would like to "Lay the 2D drawings on the floor" and use it as reference as we go along creating the 3D line. When we bring it into the assembly, it disappears. It appears to be on layer 61. If you select it from the tree and make it the work part you can see it fine. Layer 61 is selectable and we have tried visible only. If it is not the work part, we can't see it.





RE: Reference 2D Drawing in 3D space Disappears if not work part
Change the reference set of the part with the line to "entire part" and see if the line would show up.
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RE: Reference 2D Drawing in 3D space Disappears if not work part
rmc (right mouse click) component the the assembly navigator > replace reference set > entire part
RE: Reference 2D Drawing in 3D space Disappears if not work part
RE: Reference 2D Drawing in 3D space Disappears if not work part
Maybe the question should be, what would be the preferred method for doing something like this so there would be the greatest chance of success.
RE: Reference 2D Drawing in 3D space Disappears if not work part
Edit -> View -> View Dependent Edit...
...and select the 'View To Model' option in the section titled 'Convert Dependency' and when the next dialog comes up use the 'Select All' option to pick everything and hit OK. The 2D curves should now be visible in all views including the views used in the Assembly. Now you may still have to use the 'Entire Part' Reference Set in order to see the curves in the Assembly but I think this will resolve your problem.
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RE: Reference 2D Drawing in 3D space Disappears if not work part
RE: Reference 2D Drawing in 3D space Disappears if not work part
RE: Reference 2D Drawing in 3D space Disappears if not work part
RE: Reference 2D Drawing in 3D space Disappears if not work part