Export 1 face of 3D as a DXF

[heda]

I suppose it is the projected view from one side that you are after, rather than 1 face.

anyhow, draft makes this really simple.

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- 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.

[domad]

... an acceptable result

[JohnRob]

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.

[thomas-neemann]

... it appears the software needs some work

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.

[heda]

I'll forgo learning this process for now

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.