3d parts in 2d drawing

if you know very little about 3d, I recommend you simply isolate that layer & trace over it in a new layer then turn the 3d one off.

In the help menu, look up PROJECT & SECTION.

Also, depending upon the complexity of the drawing, you might try tracing w/ an uninterrupted PLINE, as the points you select will be forced into a flat plane.

There is a lisp called flatten.zip that sets the z to zero Do a google search for it. or try Mark Middlebrooks or Afralisp web sites, links from mine at

Alan (cadalot)

HiHo; Search the web for "Flatten.lsp". or

Can I add a word to the other suggestions about Flatten.lsp?

If the 3D c>

Nor will it remove the (Z) thickness from any entities, which could also mess things up if you didn't know they were there.

it will also ignore wire frame surfaces. it is basically crap

A sewing needle makes a crappy screwdriver, but that doesn't mean it's crap. ; }

Very true mate.

try using the comman WMFOUT.

then use the command WMFIN to reinsert it into the drawing.

then it should be flat and easy to edit.

Garth.

That's an intriguing method. Haven't tried that one.