Creating 2D Output

You can print 3D views and 2D drawing of a model to a PDF. The PDF includes all associated geometry and annotations.

Before you begin: Open or import a model in the app.
See Also
Model Definition Manager Panel
  1. From the Tools section of the action bar, click 2D Output .
  2. In the dialog box, select Type as MBD or 2D Drawing.

    If you select MBD, it creates a print of 3D view, and if you select 2D Drawing, it prints the drawing sheet.

    You can click the three dots menu to select or clear all the selections.

  3. Choose a destination to place the output file for print.
    • 3DDrive- You can choose a location in 3DDrive to store the file. To get the link of the location, turn on Get link to file in 3DDrive.
    • File Disk- The file gets downloaded into the browser default location.
  4. Enter a file name.
  5. Select a file format.
  6. Expand PDF Options, and select a sheet format.
  7. Select a sheet size for the output.

    You can choose from 10 sizes: (A4 to A0) or (ASME A to E). You can also enter the dimension values in either inches or millimeters.

  8. Select an orientation.
  9. Select a color option for print.
  10. To exclude background color in the print, select the check box for Exclude background color.

    If excluded, background color turns white. By default the check box is selected.

  11. Select the pages to print.

    By default, all pages are printed.

  12. Click Export.
    The PDF file is generated at the specified location with each sheet having only one image that was resized to fit that sheet.

    For MBD, each view is printed in a page and for 2D drawing, each sheet is printed in a page.