2D to 3D

[mpkeane]

I would like to convert a series of 2D design layers into a 3D drawing to see in isometric. Is this possible?

I made a drawing of a hexagonal arbor, drawing each section of the arbor on a separate design layer -- footers, posts, deck joists, decking surface, roof structure, roof finish -- and assigning a Z and Delta Z figure for each layer according. When I switch to an isometric view (or try the Flyover Tool), however, I get no 3D imaging. I am obviously doing something wrong.

Is it possible to convert a series of layered 2D drawings into a 3D drawing automatically?

Marc

[grant_PD]

convert to 3d polys or nurbs will do what you want. If you've got curves and whatnot be prepared for an increase in file size.

[propstuff]

Marc,

If your objects are 2D objects then they will have no 3D existance at all.

The Layer height business only works for "predefined" things like Walls, Roofs etc.

Generally, if you want your parts to be in 3D you have to make them 3D objects like extrudes etc.

HTH

[Petri]

In a viewport, say "Project 2D objects", then define an orthogonal view.

All object will of course be flat. No "wireframe" mode or rendering, no perspectives. Still, it can be helpful. I occasionally use this for functional diagrams of multi-storey buildings (albeit with layer links, being a VW 9 dinosaur.)

[islandmon]

MpK, you're all set to make hybrid 2d/3d symbols from all those parts:

ie,

Group a post>enter group>duplicate post>extrude dup>place 3d loci at insertion point>select all>create symbol with insertion at loci>leave symbol in place>exit group, bingo ! Do it again for the remaining objects.

(albeit with layer links, being a VW 9 dinosaur.)

au contrare ... all us dinos rely heavily on the power of Layer Links to manage our projects ; )