Keeping original layers when converting a 3D to 2D

[ADSK2007]

Hello Lispers

 

I do a lot of 3D modeling with AutoCAD and so far I been using solprof to convert my models from 3D to 2D drawings creating plans & elevations

 

What solprof does is creating 2 separate layers and separates solid lines from the hidden lines (which is great) however, it loses the original layers that was used for each solid. My question; Is it possible to keep the original layers after a 3D is converted to a 2D drawin? We spend a lot of time assigning back the layers to the 2D shapes again. btw, we are using AutoCAD 2010

 

Any help is much appreciated

[tzframpton]

Tried using SECTION instead? SOLPROF is ooooold school way of doing things.

[ADSK2007]

How do you create Plan and Elevations (Not sections) using SECTION command?

[ADSK2007]

Maybe Lee Mac can shine some light on this ? Is it possible to do this with lisp?

[tzframpton]

How do you create Plan and Elevations (Not sections) using SECTION command?

Here: http://exchange.autodesk.com/autocad/enu/online-help/search#WS1a9193826455f5ffa23ce210c4a30acaf-666c.htm

 

Using the OOTB section tools doesn't mean you have to put a plane through objects. You can set your plane to not interfere with any geometry which will create your Elevation. Same with a Plan View. Now this won't give you the layers you're after (I think, but not 100% positive), but it will generate these Elevation and Plan views automatically, giving you the ability to auto-update as well. What you're after will require a workaround no matter what. AutoCAD has always had its own way of doing things with views like this.

 

Maybe Lee Mac can shine some light on this ? Is it possible to do this with lisp?

:lol::lol:

[ADSK2007]

StykFacE

 

Thank you for your reply and the link you provided - I did take a look at it and tried it myself however; I have two things to ask:

1- Certainly using Section and section object is not my prefferable way of doing elevations as it is extremely slow even on my Super fast BOXX machine - The Solprof may be "the ooooold way of doing things" but it is certainly extremely fast and accurate

2- I did not understand why you laughed at my last post when I asked Lee Mac to take a look? I do have a lot of respect for him as he is extremly good in CAD programming

 

Please don't take me wrong, I really appreciate your replies and respect your knowledge too but I still don't have an answer for my original question

 

Note: The SECTION command does not keep the layer information

 

Best Regards

 

Adsk2007

[tzframpton]

I guess I'm not the man who can give you what you need/want. I will retire my efforts. I'm sure someone else will have a solution for you.

 

*EDIT*

I laughed because you are like many others who sign up on this board, and immediately direct a question for Lee Mac to solve your problems with free programming services. It's just typical is all and always makes me smile. He's a very kind person to the community so he might help out.... if he reads every post of every thread. But I'm sure if you make a small contribution to the donation part of his website, he'd be of much better service to you.

 

[ADSK2007]

StykFacE

 

Well, I really didn't know people come here to get free lisp routines from him and I must assure you I am not like that at all - As you can see I am a new guy with not many posts and certainly

didn't know about what you mentioned above.

 

When I said "I do have a lot of respect for him as he is extremly good in CAD programming" Its because I have been to his website and donated money for a problem he helped resolving

I do not look for free coding - all I asked was if it can be done through lisp - I apologize if my question seemed to you like I want a quick solution

 

Regards

 

Adsk2007

[ReMark]

So what exactly would you want this custom lisp routine to do for you?

[ADSK2007]

ReMark

 

Thank you for helping with this thread - What I want to know: is it possible to apply the same layer names used to create the 3D model to generated 2D drawings after SOLPROF or Flatshot operation is done?

 

Regards

 

Adsk2007

[sevdo2000]

Look at this if it works for you ...

CLICK

Especially "Layer. Sets the layer. Select an existing layer, or select *LayerByObject* to split the block component onto a separate layer. If you want to add a customized prefix or suffix to the *LayerByObject* name, click New Layer Name Settings to open the New Layer Name dialog box. (2D and 3D section blocks only)"

[ADSK2007]

sevdo2000

 

You are gooood - Thanks a lot, this is exactly what I needed - However; when working with section plane, I noticed a huge amount of cpu usage trying to move the section plane to where i need it to be - This issue also got resolved when I closed down my palettes (especially "properties" palette) - Seems like AutoCAD goes through a hard time when palettes are open

 

Anyway, thank you

 

Adsk2007

[sevdo2000]