-FLATSHOT command

Creates a flattened, hidden line representation of a 3D model via Command line.

BricsCAD Pro; BricsCAD Mechanical; BricsCAD BIM

Options within the command

Insert new block
Inserts a new block in the current drawing.
Insertion point for block
Specifies the insertion point of the block in the drawing.
Corner
Defines the X, Y, and Z scales at the same time, using the insertion point and the selected other corner for scale.
scale X Y Z
Specifies the X, Y, and Z scale factors of the Xref in the X, Y, and Z directions.
Scale
Specifies the size of the block.
X scale
Specifies the X scale factor of the block in the X direction.
Y scale
Specifies the Y scale factor of the block in the Y direction.
Z scale
Specifies the Z scale factor of the block in the Z direction.
Rotate
Specifies the rotation angle.
Replace existing block
Replaces a block that is already inserted in the drawing.
Export to file
Allows you to specify the full path and save the flatshot block as a DWG file via Command line.
Advanced options
Allows you to set the properties for the block you want to insert or replace.
Visible line properties
Sets the linetype and color for the visible lines.
Hidden line properties
Toggles the display of hidden lines and sets their properties.
hidden line Resolution
Specifies the smallest distance used for Hidden Line Removal calculation.
Note: The value is saved in the ACISHLRRESOLUTION system variable. Negative value is Auto-calibration based on the size of the model (recommended). For very small entities the value can be set to 0.001 or smaller.
Tangential edges
Toggles the display of tangential edges.
entity Layer
Toggles whether the layers of entities in the block are maintained or not.