how do I add an axonometric view to a 2 dimensional drawing?

[Anonymous]

In the pic I have attached you can see the instructor wants the 2D drawing annoed out for reference. I have completed this drawing in both 2D with anno, and modeled it in 3D with it cut on a bias, but I cannot figure out how to insert the 3D file in the 2D drawing. If I were to take the 3D drawing and make different views I would have to explode the 2 views in order to give them the correct layer, so is that what I need to do or is there some way I can insert the isometric drawing into the 2D drawing? Every time I try to do so the 3D model is inserted on a 2D axis. I have also added the 2 drawings I have completed ( attachment 1&2).

john.vellek has embedded your image(s) for clarity

[Anonymous]

There are various ways depending on you.

Since you already have the png files, you can always Image Attach the png into a drawing as a 2 dimensional view.

Or in the 3d View, you can plot that using AutoCAD's built-in DXB device to a file. Then use DXBIN command to import the file in as a 2 Dimensional drawing.

Or you can even Attach the 3d drawing into Model space, then go into Paperspace, create a Viewport that looks at the 3d drawing only and make sure the Viewport has Hide turned on. 

It's really up to you as to what you're going after.

I personally like the drawing attach option. This way I can continue to modify the 3d drawing and it automatically updates with the 2d drawing for plotting.

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[beyoungjr]

Hi,

Glad to know you are studying this formally.  Not sure how far along you are but your instructor has given you a nice project at what I typically present as 3D basics as we get to the end of very strong 2D study.

Your approach may vary (as another response stated) but I'll illustrate a couple of choices.

The traditional Paper Space Viewport method would involve creation of your 2D linework, dimensioning your top and front views, and creating an isometric 2D drawing that you could hatch (or fill in) the simulated 3D section view.  These would be created in Model Space and then a Viewport looking at them in a Paper Space layout  Not many programs go too far into isometric drafting these days but I still do.

Alternatively to isometric 2D drawing, you could add a 3D model in Model Space and create a second viewport in Paper Space.  The first viewport would be scaled at 1:1 and the second at 1:2, as a pictorial view.  You would simply orient your model as desired in the viewport and set the Visual Style to a preferred shading.

Another option for you would be to use the Viewbase tools to create 2D and 3D views of your 3D solid model.  The solid model is all that is necessary in Model Space and the views are developed on the Paper Space layout.  Dimensioning for this newer method of working is only done on the Paper Space layout.

The traditional method permits dimensioning in Model or Paper Space and you will get many opinions on that throughout the CAD community.

I am attaching a sample drawing of your project to illustrate the methods.  You will see things in Model Space as well as 2 layout tabs setup in the ways I described above.  I did not take time to create the isometric 2D drawing, instead I just cut the solid in half for the pictorial view.

I saved this in the 2013 file format as I noticed you are working with ACAD 2017.  I would have been happier to see you studying the latest version but we work with what we can, huh?

If you have any questions feel free to come back.

Cheers,

Blaine

[beyoungjr]

Oh I forgot to address your OP regarding "axonometric views".

An isometric is a type of axonometric view but it has the rigid requirement of 30 degree receding directions.  Axonometric does not have the typical freedoms found in pictorial drawing where oblique (cabinet and cavalier) views are created, instead it observes the same parallel criteria as isometric but there is no fixed receding angle requirement.

Answer now... You can set your viewing direction using the presets for isometric or you may set your own view direction by just holding shift and depressing the mouse wheel.  There are tools for adjusting this in a more controlled fashion as well.  When you right-click the view cube you may choose parallel or perspective viewing to get from axonometric to obliques with perspective.

Blaine

[beyoungjr]

I received a request from @meganfallaw to create a screencast to clarify some processes I used in answering this post from 2018.

I have revised my demo drawing file and I am linking a screencast.  The drawing file opens in Model Space and there are several layout tabs illustrating my processes.  The screencast loses audio sync somewhat early and does no re-sync.  I may create another screencast soon.

Please feel free to post questions and keep the thread going so that other AKN users may benefit.

Cheers,

Blaine

[Anonymous]

@beyoungjr  Thank you so much for creating this video!  It was very helpful.