In the Rhino WIP, you can now extract static copies of your drawings that do not updated with model changes.
What are Clipping Drawings?
Clipping drawings are 2D geometry generated from clipping sections and can be placed anywhere parallel to World-XY plane, and updates with model changes.
Why create static copies?
Creating static copies is useful for quick study of different parts of the model. It is also useful for presentation or to document specific stages of the design. Static drawings doe not update with model changes, so you can remove or add details to the drawings without change when the model updates.
How to create copies of clipping drawings:
- Run ExtractClippingDrawings command and set the options, then place in your viewport.
Note:
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You can create as many copies as needed from the same clipping-plane.
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You can directly select, move, rotate or edit the drawing. The drawing does not update with model changes. It is a static snapshot of the drawing.
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When set the Properties option to “FromInputObjects” or “ByOutputLayers”, the drawing is placed in unlocked layers. Top level layer name is user-defined. Using the same name for multiple drawings place them in the same layer structure.
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When set the Properties option to “UseSourceLayers” the drawing objects are placed in the source layer when the model objects are. The drawing objects are tagged with Attribute User Text to help select parts of the model such as hidden curves or hatches by using Select by Key and Value:
