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About <font color=#6b238e>J. </font><font color=#ff7f00>B. </font><font color=#0000ff>Borge</font>
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I can address general questions regarding Autocad, Autocad Mechanical, Land Desktop, & Solid Works

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I've been in the 3D/2D CAD industry for 10 yrs. & also had the opportunity/exposure to operate with several mainstream design packages. I've assisted many firms facilitate their 3D migration process.
 
   

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CAD - 3D plotting


Expert: <font color=#6b238e>J. </font><font color=#ff7f00>B. </font><font color=#0000ff>Borge</font> - 1/7/2008

Question
I have created an exploded view of our pump assembly for the maintenance manual and once it is rendered I can only plot a 3D wireframe drawing and not a solid representation?
I have also tried printing as a PDF file but still get a 3D wireframe drawing?

Answer
For AutoCAD, you have to create a renderering of your objects - your must assign mat'ls to the object(s), lighting type and locations, background, etc. Then export it to a JPEG. Furthermore, Photoshop can be used to edit rendering & make add'l photo effects. Plot from Photoshop or u can reinsert JPEG image in AutoCAD for better paper size selection (plot at Presentation Quality).

Hope this helps!
J. Borge

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