Creating 2D Images (Flatshots) as Copies of Layouts
Shows step by step how to create 2D images (flatshots) of layouts as copies.
Before you begin
You want to create a 2D image (flatshot) of a layout as a copy.
Requirement:
The layout from which you want to create a 2D image (flatshot) as a copy 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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Applies to all disciplines
Procedure
- 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 rendering of hidden lines in dashed line styles in the 2D representation. Tip: Multiple decimal places are possible.
- Click Flatshot Layout. If the layout contains viewports with shaded or rendered views, the following query opens:
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- Yes for a flatshot based on all viewports.
- No for a flatshot in which only 2D images of the viewports with views in wireframe modes are generated.
The flatshot of the layout is created and opened as a copy according to the option selected in the previous query.
The viewports of the original layout are now 2D images (flatshots) consisting of simple lines.