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5.10.2.1. Create new 2D drawing

5.10.2.1.1. Create drawing

You have various options for creating a new 2D derivation with the sketchers.

Launch the PARTdesigner.

Under 3D history [3D History] in the context menu of a layer, select the command New 2D drawing.... [New 2D drawing...]

--> The New 2D drawing dialog box opens.

Context menu New 2D drawing. [New 2D drawing...].

New 2D drawing dialog box

Choose the desired settings:

Type
- View
  If you select a standard view, the name [Name] is assigned automatically.
- Description
  If you have selected USER, you must assign your own name.
  
  Note
  If you selected New 2D drawing -> Type -> View -> Standard view (TOP, BOTTOM, FRONT, BACK, LEFT, RIGHT ) in the dialog box, the respective standard view is overwritten.
Content
- Empty
  Create your own drawing
- Accept current 2D derivation
  First create a 2D derivation and select a view. This can be then used as the basis for your drawing.
  
  Note
  The selection is only active if you have previously created a PARTdesigner have previously created a 2D derivation.
- Select from sketch
  Choose the desired sketch.
  The sketch will be used as a basis for your drawing.
Condition -> Only generate if applies [Only create, if]
You can have different sizes for different views.

	Note
If you selected New 2D drawing -> Type -> View -> Standard view (TOP, BOTTOM, FRONT, BACK, LEFT, RIGHT ) in the dialog box, the respective standard view is overwritten.

	Note
The selection is only active if you have previously created a PARTdesigner have previously created a 2D derivation.

Once the desired settings have been made, confirm with OK.

--> The sketcher opens.

All usual options for creating a new drawing or modifying adopted base drawings are available in the sketcher.

Via the Import sketch button you have the option of using an external drawing as a starting point. The following formats can be imported:

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