You have downloaded the 3D version. I am using the 2D Drafting version, which makes it very simple to save as dxf without doing all the additional steps that Mo shows. For simple drafting, I don't need the full 3D version. For 3D - I use Fusion 360.
Tom - it took a good 20 minutes or so to download and install.acourtjester wrote: ↑Sun Aug 25, 2024 10:52 am First try failed to complete, second did ok lots to learn like Fusion 360, for what I do TurboCad will work fine. Thanks for the link and info about Solid Edge.
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Mo - my recent renewed interest in Solid Edge 2D was initiated by someone at the Inkscape group wanting to know if anyone was using Inkscape for drawing blueprints. So no 3D or solid modeling, only 2D drawings. I suggested that they might have better luck using Solid Edge 2D instead of Inkscape. I went ahead and downloaded it myself just to check it out again.
Yes Tom - that is what I am saying. I am trying to figure out if it is possible to simply import a dxf to an existing drawing file without going thru those additional steps of having two drawings open and using copy/paste. Most all of the other cad programs I use allow direct import of dxf into an open file. I am disappointed if Solid Edge 2D does not offer this capability. Hopefully Mo will know the answer.acourtjester wrote: ↑Mon Aug 26, 2024 9:04 am David I think what you are saying is how I did it with other programs was to have 2 separate openings of the same program. And then having the drawings open in each that you want to combine, using copy/paste from one to the other. So one opening now has both drawing in one.
Mo - thanks for that!! I think I tried copy and paste, but never even considered drag and drop. I found some online information that talks about this and related topics in more detail.
Those look nice! What cad program did you end up using to create your modified drawing?Awesome wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2024 8:48 pm Here is what the final design came out as and what they were for:
The original part design kept snapping as the clamp jaw (the one on the left side in the picture of the clamp) was originally thinner. I added 1/4" to it. So, for scale, that side of the jaw is 1" across now.
I used Vcarve for the initial drawing, but the modifications were done in Inkscape. I tried using Solid Edge 2D, but couldn't figure out how to move or alter lines.
Awesome - here is a book that may be helpful to you for learning more about using Solid Edge 2D.
