How to Flatten a Spiral Staircase

[Anonymous]

I wanted to know if AutoCAD 2015 had a function that would allow me to take a 3D Spiral Staircase and flatten it?  I need to machine parts for a spiral staircase that I have a 3D model of however in need to get it into a 2D plane so I can machine the parts on my CNC router.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[imadHabash · Accepted solution]

Hi,

put your 3D model at the face (Top plan) that you need it then use FLATSHOT commad.it will bring a 2D block of the top plan that you asking for.

[john.vellek · Accepted solution]

Hi @Anonymous,

There are a variety of ways this can be done:

Seasoned AutoCAD users of course are familiar with the FLATTEN Command.

But there are others ways of getting this to work.

• VIEWBASE – This command allows you to place various views (even section views) of your AutoCAD model into a paperspace layout. Once there you can change scale and visibility such as hidden, visible, shaded, etc. Use EXPORTLAYOUT to take these views and create a 2D only drawing.
• FLATSHOT – This command will create a 2D block that represents the edges of 3D objects and inserts it into your drawing. The block can then be exploded for additional changes.
• SOLPROF – This command will create a 2D version of a 3D solid with the options of creating layers for visible and hidden lines.

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[john.vellek]

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