Save to PDF with higher accuracy

[olynyk]

Hi all,

I am trying to get a highly accurate PDF (vector) image of a 2-D isometric view with hidden lines off in Solid Edge ST2. It's a complex assembly drawing. I can get it to export, no problem, by using Solid Edge menu > Save As > Save As Translated...

However, as you can see in the attached PDF image (vessel_Fport.pdf), some fine detail is being lost. For example, zoom in on the 6" ConFlat flanges sticking out of the port towards the camera. This is what you see (in a PDF viewer):

This is what you see when zoomed in on the view in Solid Edge Draft:

so clearly it's accurately changing the Draft view into a PDF.

My question is: How can I get more detail in the view? Those bolt holes should be little ellipses. I don't care if it takes a while to render; I want publication-quality graphics.

I have already selected the view, and chosen Properties > Advanced tab, and turned all the tolerances to their most accurate, turned on Create all face intersections (slowest), Simplify B-spline edges to Never, etc.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

 

[olynyk]

You know what, this was my fault. I had tangent lines turned off. With those turned on, it comes out beautifully. (See attachment.)

I will leave this thread here as a reference for others.

 

[beachcomber]

But you still have a line missing from the tube edge at far right.
Its possibly being generated as a hiddem line, so you might need to turn hidden lines on, change its style using part painter then turn hidden lines off again.
Alternatively cheat and draw it in view.

bc.
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