How do you flatten a 3d surface in AutoCAD?

How do I flatten a drawing in AutoCAD 2020?

Tool Set: Drafting tab > Modify panel > Flatten Objects. Menu: Modify > Flatten Objects. FLATTEN creates a 2D representation of selected objects and projects them onto the current viewing plane. FLATTEN results in 2D objects that retain their original layers, linetypes, colors and object types where possible.

How do you flatten a 3D polyline in AutoCAD?

Use quick select (QSELECT) to select all 3d polylines,use flatten, say NO to remove hidden lines, once the 3d plines have been flattened, explode them and then rejoin them, they will then all be flat regular polylines.

How do I convert 3D to 2D in AutoCAD?

If you are using AutoCAD 2007 and higher, the FLATSHOT command is available to convert 3D solids to flattened 2D views. (Note this command is not available in AutoCAD LT, so use the alternate method described.) Click Application menu > Print > Manage Plotters. Double-click the Add-a-Plotter Wizard shortcut icon.

How do you unfold sheet metal in AutoCAD?

Unfold sheet metal features

1. In the Design workspace, Sheet Metal tab, select Modify > Unfold .
2. Select a stationary face to be used as the unfold reference.
3. Click individual highlighted bends to be unfolded. …
4. Click OK.
5. Create the shape that crosses the unfolded flanges.
6. Click Refold to restore the original shape.

How do I flatten a drawing in AutoCAD 2021?

Tool Set: Drafting tab > Modify panel > Flatten Objects. Menu: Modify > Flatten Objects. FLATTEN creates a 2D representation of selected objects and projects them onto the current viewing plane. FLATTEN results in 2D objects that retain their original layers, linetypes, colors and object types where possible.