If you use Associative Dimension, then you will be okay. The problem with SUPERFLATTEN is it doesn’t work with dimensions and OLE object.ĭimensions are a bit tricky because they don’t have elevation. If you want to try another solution, try SUPERFLATTEN by Joe Burke. However, because this program is very simple and not developed further, there are some minor issues with rotated blocks and hatches. Lee Mac has many useful LISP program. This program is very simple and works very quickly. If you are not familiar with using AutoLISP program, read how you can save the code and use it here. If you are not familiar with using AutoLISP program, You can find the code in CADtutor forum here. My recommended tool for this problem is by using ALLFLAT by Lee Mac. But it never works well for this issue.īefore you continue, create a backup of your drawing! Using AutoLISP program There is a suggestion to use FLATTEN command to fix it. This is a 2D drawing, so it’s not supposed to look like this. If you rotate the drawing and see it from an elevation view, you will see the objects has elevations. But we never know, why the objects have Z value in the first place anyway. The probable cause is because you snap to an existing object with elevation. Plus, if you have SOLIDWORKS on a Network, you can easily add DraftSight using the same SOLIDWORKS Network License Manager.ĭraftSight is a strong alternative to AutoCAD, and transitioning to DraftSight will not affect your productivity or efficiency, but it will affect your wallet! It is an extensive documentation tool that delivers feature-rich 2D drafting and 3D modeling capabilities at a reasonable cost.This is a classic issue with AutoCAD drawing: Sometimes you accidentally draw with elevation in your 2D drawing. It requires 7GB of diskspace to install and 8-16GB RAM to run.ĭraftSight requires 1GB diskspace to install and 2-8GB RAM to run.ĭraftSight has a much lighter footprint and provides 99% of the same functionality.ĭraftSight offers flexible Licensing Options: Yearly subscription, Perpetual licenses (you own it), floating Network licenses (no longer offered by Autodesk), and/or connected to the Cloud. You know what they say about looking, sounding and acting like a duck?ĭraftSight is no duck, and it is not AutoCAD.ĪutoCAD has years and years of development, meaning, it is a LARGE software product. DraftSight has many more file type options to save your DWG files.TBLayers, found on the Status Bar, allows you to assign a Layer per Object Type.Auto Dimension tools creates dimensions automatically for everything that is selected.PowerTrim and Extend tools trims or extends entities by dragging the cursor across them.Nothing new to learn here! The similarities continue: Customized Aliases can be created in DraftSight as well.ĭraftSight also ACTS like AutoCAD, your projects begin in the same manner – specifying the drawing units and all the settings that pertain to a new project. You do not need to retrain your brain, just type in the AutoCAD command and DraftSight will figure it out. However, AutoCAD’s commands have been mapped using Command Aliases to launch the same commands you know and love. So DraftSight LOOKS the same as AutoCAD, and, it also SOUNDS the same – it speaks the same language! Well, almost. DraftSight’s command names are different. Create your design in Model Space, Annotate and print/plot in Sheets (same as Layouts).We have the Command Window with the ‘Command:’ prompt to type in commands.The cursor can be set to the traditional crosshairs.Collapsible Palettes can float or be docked.The Quick Access Toolbar contains those frequently used tools.The Ribbon contains all your commands that you already work with.
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