3.1.10.  Create 2D derivation

Docking window 2D derivation

Docking window 2D derivation

In order to be able to insert 3D parts/assemblies from PARTsolutions into a 2D CAD system, you must create a 2D derivation of the 3D object.

3D object

Create derivation

2D object

To select the desired 2D derivation, depending on the setting options (Tools [Extras] menu -> Settings... -> Transfer to CAD [Export to CAD] )[98] two different dialog boxes are used:

  1. 2D view dialog box (details at Section 3.1.10.1, “ 2D view " dialog box ”)

    (Corresponding setting option: Transfer active 2D derivation if 2D window is open, otherwise transfer the 3D model [Export selected 2D derivation view if 2D window is open, else export 3D model] or a default derivation ) (default setting )

    Call up of the dialog box happens via:

    • View menu [View] -> 2D derivation

      or

    • Standard toolbar [Default]

    Select the desired view in the 2D view dialog box and then export it using :

    • Export menu [Export] Transfer to CAD.

      or

    • Export toolbar [Export] Transfer to CAD.

    [Note]Note

    This variant offers various functions such as the dimensioning mode [Dimensioning mode] [a] are available. For more information, see Section 3.1.10.4, “Context menu and buttons "2D view" window ” and Section 3.1.10.1.5, “Add dimensioning in PARTdataManager before the export ”.

    [a] Create your own dimensions before transferring to the CAD system

    [Note]Note

    If, when using this setting in a 2D CAD, the button Transfer to CAD button is clicked without a 2D derivation having been specified beforehand, a default derivation is transferred.

  2. Select view to be transferred [Choose view to pass...] dialog box... (Details at Section 3.1.10.2, “ "Select view to be transferred..." dialog box ”)

    (Corresponding setting option: Always ask if several options are available [Always ask, if more than one alternative exists] )

    PARTdataManager -> Extras menu -> Settings [Settings...]..

    PARTdataManager -> Extras menu -> Settings [Settings...]..

    For 2D CAD systems or CAD systems with the 2D option, clicking on the Transfer to CAD button, the Select view to be transferred [Choose view to pass...]... dialog box opens. regardless of whether the 2D view dialog box (opened using the 2D derivation ) is open and the settings in this dialog always have priority.

    • Export menu [Export] Transfer to CAD.

      or

    • Export toolbar [Export] Transfer to CAD.

    [Note]Note

    If you like to transfer special views (not one of the standard views such as "Front", "Back", etc.) or technical views to the CAD system, then select this variant.

    See Section 3.1.10.1.6, “Transfer special derivations or technical views to CAD system ”.