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Projected view and section cut with AutoCAD 2013

Among the most significant changes in recent versions of AutoCAD is working with 3D models. In forums with the AutoCAD 3D category, it was requested that some Inventor features be taken to the basic version and possibly this is due to the changes that AutoDesk applied since the 2010 versions, although progress is slow in a certain way is consistent.

However this is basic for other programs of the competition, for those who did this with AutoCAD in the model, it represents an important advance, much more if we learned it on paper.

let's see the following example using AutoCAD 2013 in one of the works of the teacher Astete López.

1. Construct an 3D object from an 2D figure.

We have this drawing made in 2 dimensions from the Model. To view it in isometric mode, we go to the Viewcube and choose the isometric South-East view.

Autocad 2013

Then to create an 3D object we use the PRESSPULL command

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It is interesting that this command works with an object, as if we had converted it into a polyline or also from a bounded area. With this last option, you just click inside the area and then request that we enter the extrusion dimension. We can also do it dynamically without indicating specific dimension but the movement of the mouse.

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2. Creating views of the 3D model

For this, we select the Layout tab, and then we indicate that a new presentation be created from the object (Objects) although the workspace (Entire model) can also be chosen. Observe the transparency of the floating command line on the screen, as has been implemented in AutoCAD 2012 and 2013. For those who are used to seeing this at the bottom of the screen, it sure is annoying but new generations will get used to it; in the meantime, it is still possible See AutoCAD 2013 as AutoCAD 2008 Although sooner or later it will not be possible.

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Once selected the object asks for the name of the Layout in case of being a new one, or an existing one to bring it to use (make current).

Once the Layout has been chosen, it asks us to place the object inside manually. See that the upper Ribbon reflects the commands that apply, such as the Model Space selection, orientation, visibility of the object lines and scale. In this case we place it in the center in plan view (Top).

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Then to put the other views we choose the Orientation option, and place them as shown in the figure.

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3. Create section detail in section to 3D object

The projected views came with AutoCAD 2012 but already the cut and section detail was part of the What's New in AutoCAD 2013. From the Create View options it is possible to choose a complete cut (Full) that can be vertical or horizontal, also aligned by means of an inclined line or in a parallel cut along a line that makes breaks.

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After selecting the object and indicating the cut line, only place where to place it.

Autocad 2013

With the Visibility option you can indicate if we want the object shaded, with hidden lines, or with the visible mesh.

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Golgi Alvarez

Writer, researcher, specialist in Land Management Models. He has participated in the conceptualization and implementation of models such as: National Property Administration System SINAP in Honduras, Management Model of Joint Municipalities in Honduras, Integrated Cadastre-Registry Management Model in Nicaragua, Territory Administration System SAT in Colombia . Editor of the Geofumadas knowledge blog since 2007 and creator of the AulaGEO Academy that includes more than 100 courses on GIS - CAD - BIM - Digital Twins topics.

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3 Comments

  1. This idea is the best, the bad thing is that I took the time to change the version, and now I try to occupy the _viewbase and it gives me the following message “Inventor server failed to load” so it doesn't work for me, if someone knew how to fix this problem

  2. Hello

    Thanks for the info. It has been very helpful

    However I have a problem. I need to see the dimensions of several views but they do not appear (not with the method you explained)

    I would appreciate it if you give me a hand with that

    Thank you

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