2D profile drawing of aluminum extrusion

[pamakela]

Hi,

I've finalized couple of aluminum extrusion profiles but I still need to produce 2D-drawings of the tool profiles. What is the quickest way to use the 3D-models profile in a drawing..? There are a few profiles and some of them have pretty intricate detail, so drawing them from scratch in the drafting module would take considerably more time.

 

[JohnRBaker]

Just create a Cross Section feature, place the curves on their own layer, then add a view to the Drawing normal to the plane of the section and using 'Visible in View', set the view to show only that particular layer.

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[pamakela]

Hi,

'Cross Section' feature worked perfectly, thanks! Also I used reference sets instead of layers and works just as desired. Additionally, this will show only the curves in TC, which is exactly the behavior wanted.