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7 Replies Latest reply on Dec 27, 2012 6:42 AM by Dony Juniar Abdullah

How to convert 3D surface/loft or project it to 2D flat surface in AutoCAD?

Janet K Dec 18, 2012 11:31 AM

I need help please. In the attached SolidWorks part I have a feature called "Loft2" that I need to create a 2D flat pattern of in AutoCAD. For those of you who don't have SW 2011 there's a PDF attached showing the loft too. Since it is a loft that warps it's way down and around, I can't just use insert a bend.

If anyone knows how, would some please let me know how to accurately measure this and convert it to a 2D flat pattern?

3D Loft to 2D flat pattern.zip 274.4 KB

Re: How to convert 3D surface/loft or project it to 2D flat surface in AutoCAD?

Dony Juniar Abdullah Dec 18, 2012 12:03 PM (in response to Janet K)
Hi Janet,

Please see picture and attch for your case.

WALL 1.SLDPRT.zip 481.1 KB
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  Janet K Dec 18, 2012 12:26 PM (in response to Dony Juniar Abdullah)
  
  I work with SolidWorks 2011 at the moment so I can view the file you sent back. It looks like you are focusing on the base or gray surface however I'm in need of a flat pattern for the yellow lofted surface. Could you maybe explain what was in the SW model you sent back and how I can get the flat pattern? Thanks for your assistance.
  
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    Dony Juniar Abdullah Dec 18, 2012 12:39 PM (in response to Janet K)
    
    Ok, Please see video and please try at your SolidWorks 2011
    
    Wall.zip 1.3 MB
    
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      Bjorn Hulman Dec 19, 2012 6:42 AM (in response to Dony Juniar Abdullah)
      
      That's a tidy solution there Dony. Nice work.
      
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    Dony Juniar Abdullah Dec 19, 2012 6:09 AM (in response to Janet K)
    
    Hi Janet..
    
    Can you confirm for my tutorial to worked or not?
    
    Thanks,
    
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      Janet K Dec 19, 2012 3:52 PM (in response to Dony Juniar Abdullah)
      
      Thanks Dony for quick help. I got my 3D model updated as you have shown. The plate was cut yesterday, now I'm just waiting for feedback from the installers (if the flat pattern is correct or not). I'm extremely nervous to hear the results, keeping my fingers crossed. :-) Thanks again!!
      
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      - Re: How to convert 3D surface/loft or project it to 2D flat surface in AutoCAD?
        
        Dony Juniar Abdullah Dec 27, 2012 6:42 AM (in response to Janet K)
        
        Hi Janet,
        
        How to result for cutting? Ok or Not?
        
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