Solid Edge AutoCad Emulation (Paper & Model Space)

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Would someone please link a tutorial, or video clip, or better description of this function?

Nothing mentioned here that I could see.

http://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/en_us/products/velocity/solidedge/demos.shtml

From

http://www.imec.co.za/solidedge/free2d.htm

Solid Edge also provides a familiar process for generating detailed drawings from 2D layouts. Similar in concept to the model and paper space methodology in other 2D products, 2D layouts are designed at 1:1 scale.

This is probably the best so far.

http://www.ingenea.com/Downloads/Brochures/SE.highlights.Bro.17.pdf

 

[KENAT]

Do you basically want to know about the 2D model sheet?

Simplistically go to view, 2D model sheet, and it should show up on the tab at the bottom. Select that tab and draw away at one to one.

When you want to create a view from that on the regular 'sheet 1' just click on sheet 1 tab, and select the '2D model view' button. For me it's the 10th button, between 'parts list' and 'smart dimension'. You can select your scale as part of the process of placing the view.

Or have I completely missunderstood.

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[KENAT]

Oh, hang on, you're talking about 2D layouts. There was a presentation about this at the 06 PLM world. I'll see if I have a copy.

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[CorBlimeyLimey]

Page 11 of the last link I posted has the best description so far. Basically I take it that SE has created a function similar to AutoCAD. So it now has 3D model, 2D model and 2D draft modes.

I no longer have access to SE, so am just trying to understand the function. I was hoping to see a video demo.

 

[PatCouture]

With the free Solid Edge 2D license you would be able to play with that functionnality. I must say it's pretty much the same as AutoCad in a lighter version maybe.

If you are used to work with paperspace in AutoCad you will quickly be at ease with Solid Edge 2D drafting.

 

[KENAT]

Now I'm thrown a bit.

By 2D model are you talking about hybrid 2D/3D? Which is on page 2 of your last link

http://www.ingenea.com/Downloads/Brochures/SE.highlights.Bro.17.pdf

. Page 11 just has features for helping Autocad users, or am I missing something?

I'm confused.

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[swertel]

Somewhat to help ACAD users, somewhat not.

SE has always had the "draw in view" feature. This expands in it by allowing 2D geometry to be displayed across multiple views. Yes, much like Model Space / Paper Space. Along with grouping, it's a great way to create 2D floor plant layouts.

You have to remember that unlike other midrange MCAD modelers, SE did NOT tack on a drafting program on top of a 3D modeler. SE took a full-featured 2D drafting program and integrated it with a modeler. The 2D portion still (at least by that time) had plenty of resources in its development.

--Scott

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[beachcomber]

I've very limited knowlege of AutoCad, but the 2d model sheet in SE allows you to draw layouts at 1:1 scale, which I believe is like drawing in ACad Model Space - hence the term "2d model"
You can then create a view of the whole or part of this 2d model on the Working sheet by placing a draft view, which I think, equates to placing a Viewport(?) in ACad.


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[CorBlimeyLimey]

beachcomber ... yes, that's what I've come to conclude. I used ACAD for 4 years (a long time ago) but we never used the paper space. We just drew everything in model space (1:1), then scaled and placed the border around what was drawn.

I just checked in DWGeditor, and realised it uses the model and layout (paper) concept to match ACAD.

Thanks for all input.

 

[Gemnoc]

DWGEditor is actually Cadopia IntelliCAD. SolidWorks made an agreement with them a few years ago to include it with SolidWorks. It's one of the numerous AutoCAD clones based on the Intellicad consortium's code. These clones mimic most of AutoCAD's operations and commands.

@ beachcomber & CorBlimeyLimey

You have it right. The difference between the SE 2d model sheet and AutoCAD is that in AutoCAD it is actually 3d model space.

 

[KENAT]

So I was right first time;-), just didn't quite get the angle you were coming from never having used ACAD in anger.

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