Project: HiCAD 3-D

How to Work with the 2-D -> 3-D Conversion Module

3-D Standard > New > Extruded > 2-D->3-D Conversion

Proceed as follows to convert a 2-D single part into a 3-D model:

1. The basis for 2-D->3-D Conversion are two or more views of a 2-D single part in a 2-D drawing providing a clear and unambiguous description of its shape. This may be in the form of a 2-D drawing created in HiCAD or a 2-D file read from another system via one of HICAD's interfaces (DXF, DWG etc.) This means that the first step of the conversion is the loading or the import of a 2-D file.
2. To derive the 3-D model from the 2-D part, activate the 2-D->3-D Conversion tab and select New > Extruded> 2-D->3-D Conversion . The 2-D->3-D Conversion menu will be displayed.
3. Determine the Views, i.e. specify which view is meant to be the front view, the side view and the top view.
4. Select the technique you want to use to derive the 3-D model: Parts from views or Revolved solids.  
5. Identify the required Polylines of the 2-D part. HiCAD will automatically create the 3-D model and inserts it into the drawing.
6. Now you can directly transfer holes, threads etc. from the 2-D single part to the 3-D model.
7. You can now use the entire HiCAD functionality for completion or further processing of the 3-D model.

Please note:

• The polylines used for derivation of 3-D models must always be closed. If required, they need to be edited accordingly before starting the conversion. In this context please also note the Sort GE (2-D) function in the 2-D Geometry Functions toolbar.

• When you read DXF files in order to use them for the derivation of 3-D models, you may also use the Align views function to correct irregularities in the polylines.
• The 2-D drawing files used for our examples can be found in the HiCAD subdirectory SZENEN/EXAMPLES or on the HiCAD DVD: