Session Highlights:

- Extract geometry from solid models
- Use Flatshot to create 2D views from your 3D solids
- Create and manipulate section planes- Create 2D sections or elevations and 3D sections of your 3D solid parts and assemblies
- Create layouts of 3D models including annotation and dimensions

Session Rating:

4.6/5

Session Track:

General Design and Drafting

Expertise:

All levels

PowerTrack:

AutoCAD 3D PowerTrack

Year:

2007

Who Should Attend:

All AutoCAD 3D users who need to create 2D output for drawings

GD205-2P Creating 2D Drawings from 3D AutoCAD® Models

This class explores the various techniques in creating 2D part and assembly drawings from 3D AutoCAD models. As part of the AutoCAD 3D PowerTrack, you will learn best practices for creating drawings from your 3D models. While not always required, it is still necessary to generate drawings for an object to be built. Using the tools and methods presented in this class, you will learn to quickly and efficiently create those drawings.

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  • David Piggott | Primary Speaker

    Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, David provides custom training and consulting services to Autodesk product users throughout the Midwest, and classroom training for Quantum Training Centers, Inc., an Autodesk Authorized Training Center. David uses both AutoCAD and Inventor software, creating product designs for his customers. He has over 17 years of teaching experience in CAD, 3D solid modeling, and CNC programming. He is also a journeyman mold maker. David obtained a bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, and an associates degree in Machine Tool Technology from Ferris State University. ... read more

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