I suppose it is the projected view from one side that you are after, rather than 1 face.
anyhow, draft makes this really simple.
- import step
- orient to front view
- draft / Draft_Shape2DView (creates the 2d projection in xy-plane, although step is oriented in xz-plane)
- orient to rear view
- draft/Shape2DView
- select first shape and file/export/dxf, and same for other shape
- done
if one wants them to be oriented "on top of eachother" with correct orientation, transform or mirror will do that for you.
Export 1 face of 3D as a DXF
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Re: Export 1 face of 3D as a DXF
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Re: Export 1 face of 3D as a DXF
... an acceptable result
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Re: Export 1 face of 3D as a DXF
Thank you. The DXF you posted is just what I needed.
I'll forgo learning this process for now since it appears the software needs some work
(UPDATE) I see the example shown is in FreeCad 0.20 . I'll have to update and see what I can do.
I'll forgo learning this process for now since it appears the software needs some work
(UPDATE) I see the example shown is in FreeCad 0.20 . I'll have to update and see what I can do.
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Re: Export 1 face of 3D as a DXF
my opinion: freecad is now 100% usable for dxf ex and import. also for mechanical engineering, metal construction, steel construction, wood construction, etc.
i have already made several such constructions. so far there have been no complaints.
Re: Export 1 face of 3D as a DXF
that is an interesting approach,
my post is made in v19, would also work in earlier versions and we are talking about a handful clicks.
if you forgo that type of learning - maybe best to start paying someone to do the work for you.