Orthographic Views and MEP/Architecture Objects

[Anonymous]

We have our structure and doors modeled in MEP. When we make an orthographic section view that cuts through the walls, the walls dont show up. But they show up in a view from the top. I have attached a picture of the plan and the section.

Is there a way to make AutoCAD MEP or Architecture drawings work with the orthographic views?

Thanks

[Anonymous]

OR . .is there a way to make doors in P3D? That would also solve my problem, if I could just do all of the walls and doors in P3D.

Thanks

[PeterQuinn]

I realize this isn't ideal, but is there a way to convert the ACA objects into solids? Would this give you the ortho you need?

[Anonymous]

Just wondering....is there an object enabler for MEP stuff that might not have made it into your P3D install?

[Anonymous]

Peter: I tried that, but when you look at a solid in plan view, the "swing" of the door does not show up.

richos: I dont think so, but I'll check with my CADD Manger and see.

What I did as a workaround was to make a 2D/3D block. I made a block that had a "plan view" drawn in the XY and a profile view drawn in the XZ. Then I copied the XY plan view to an elevation above the walls, that way it shows up in the walls. Then I make my view cube for the plan high enough to show it, and my view cube for my profiles low enough that I dont show it.

I attached a block of my 2D/3D door.

[jenakap1]

Have you tried export to AutoCAD with ACA?