FlatShot  (Command)

The Flatshot command generates a 2D representation of all 3D objects, reflecting the current view.

All edges of 3D solids, surfaces, and meshes are projected onto a plane parallel to the viewing plane. These projected edges are then inserted as a block onto the XY plane of the UCS, allowing for additional modifications upon exploding the block.

When using Flatshot command, the Flatshot dialog box appears, allowing you to select various options.

• Destination

Specifies the location for the flattened representation. You can choose between:

• Insert As New Block that allows you to specify inserting the flattened representation as a block within the current drawing.
• Replace Existing Block allows you to replace an existing block in the drawing with the newly created one. This option enables the 'Select Block to replace' option, allowing you to choose the block to replace. This option temporarily closes the dialog box to facilitate block selection. Once done, the dialog box reappears."
• Export to a File allows you to export the block to an external file.
• Foreground Lines

Contains settings for determining the color and linetype of lines that are not hidden in the flattened view.

• Obscured Lines

Controls the display of lines that are hidden in the drawing in the flattened view, and defines the color and linetype for these concealed lines.

• Show controls whether hidden lines are visible in the flattened representation. When enabled, the 2D flattened representation includes lines obscured by other objects.

• Include Tangential Lines

When selected generates silhouette edges for curved surfaces.

• Create

Creates the flattened view.