Is it possible to transform horizontal section viewport view into 2d component?

[Piotr Karczewski]

I was wondering is it possible to convert rendered simplified horizontal section viewport view into 2d component of a symbol?
I want to create 2d/3d symbol form downloaded 3d model. When downloading 3d models from ex. 3d warehouse, It's a quite dense mesh, but if I make a horizontal section cut to the viewport I receive clear 2d simplified sketch.
Is there any way to transform this viewport image into 2d polylines for future use as 2d symbol component? I have tried to fill the spaces with the polygon fill bucket but it's not working...

[Pat Stanford]

Try this.

 

Make the viewport.  Set it to a 1:1 scale.  Render.  Convert to Lines: Choose Hidden Line Rendering.

 

You should get a group. Copy and paste into the Top/Plan section of the symbol. Align with the 3D portion.

 

HTH.

[Piotr Karczewski]

Thank You so much @Pat Stanford it is a great solution!
I have a satisfactory result.
 

Edited January 26, 2022 by Piotr Karczewski

[Matt Panzer]

Hello @Piotr Karczewski

 

If you're not actually sectioning the object, you can make a symbol out of the geometry, edit the symbol's Top (or other) 2D Component, right-click on the background and choose the "Generate 2D from 3D Component" context menu command.  This method usually gives you better curved linework as well.

 

 

 

 

[Piotr Karczewski]

Thank You @Matt Panzer for tutorial, I have discovered that option after this case.
It's never to late to learn.🤣