Creating 2D Images (Flatshots) of Viewports as Freely Placeable Blocks
Shows step by step how to create 2D images (or flatshots) of viewports in a layout as freely placeable blocks.
Before you begin
You want to create a 2D image (flatshot) of viewports in a layout as a freely placeable block so that you can then place the block in your project.
Requirement:
The layout with the viewports from which you want to create a 2D image is open.
Note: Since creating images can take a long time for very large drawings with many objects, it is recommended that you limit 2D image creation to a section of the drawing if necessary. Canceling the image creation is possible at any time using ESC.
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Procedure
- Ensure that the Paper Space is activated.
- If necessary, open the Flatshot area.
- Ensure that the Create new DWG option is disabled.
- Under Output Elements, select whether only visible elements, only hidden elements, or both should be included when creating the image.
- Optional: Use the first drop-down list under Hidden Lines to set the desired line style and the second drop-down list to set the desired line weight for the lines in the 2D image.
- Optional: Click on the color field to adjust the color for the hidden lines in the Select Color dialog.
- Optional: Adjust the Line Type Factor (additional) to specify the desired rendering of hidden lines in dashed line styles in the 2D representation. Tip: Multiple decimal places are possible.
- Click Flatshot Viewport, select one or more viewports, and confirm your selection. The flatshot consisting of simple lines is attached to the cursor.
- Place the flatshot in your project by specifying the insertion point and rotation.
Results
You have created a 2D image (flatshot) as a block from the viewports of a layout and placed the block in your project.