how do I plot a solid

[mfilleti]

I just started using solids v9 and I only have a tutorial book. It doesn't mention anthing about ploting. When I plot a solid drawing it only prints the wireframe.

 

Is there any way to see the surfaces as they are shown on the screen?

 

That is all

Matt

[ERIC14779]

file hardcopy then be sure that shade is set to yes.

[Garen Cakmak/CAP Tech.]

Yes there is do this Shade your Part, then do this

 

File/Next Menu/Hardcopy/ select your printer, press Print, then you will have the choice to have it shaded or not during printing, press shaded yes. and that will do the trick.

 

Remember to have the part shaded before even doing these steps or else the shaded option will not appear.

[Garen Cakmak/CAP Tech.]

I Got beat to reply

[mfilleti]

thanks for the help everyone.

 

Matt

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

He did mention Plot so I'll take that one. In general terms, a plot is a scale printout. To accomplish this, go to Screen, Next Menu, Plot.

 

Select what printer/plotter you would like to use. Click on Properties to select papersize if you wish, then Do It. Now you'll get a full size plot of your part.

 

[ 08-21-2002, 02:43 PM: Message edited by: James Meyette ]

[cadcam]

I think he wants to plot in the shaded mode.

I don't know how to off the top of my head and if we can.

[David S]

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When I plot a solid drawing it only prints the wireframe.

 

Is there any way to see the surfaces as they are shown on the screen?

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I think he means Hardcopy. I might be wrong.

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

I think he meant Hardcopy too, I just figured I'd explain plot JIC.