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Beginners' Questions 3D files convert to 2D?
  1. #1
    RodF RodF @RodF

    My wife has a project where she wanted some CAD type drawings done, not really knowing what was to be involved. Neither she nor I are familiar with CAD software so she had someone do the work for her. When she got the results the files were for 3D printing. We don't have a 3D printer and she didn't really want that as a result, rather 2D files for regular printing.

    Can Inkscape convert 3D to 2D? the file type she was sent was .SLDPRT.

  2. #2
    Tyler Durden Tyler Durden @TylerDurden

    Inkscape cannot, but a number of members here can convert the file to 2d.

    Feel free to put the solidworks file in a zip file and attach to your reply. Myself or others will convert it for you.

  3. #3
    fred_dot_u fred_dot_u @fred_dot_u

    I'm "one of those people" who enjoy the challenge of file conversions. Going from a 3D model to a 2D representation will require some give-and-take with questions and answers and maybe even some failed attempts.

    I agree with @tylerdurden that you could post a link to a file repository but I'd prefer a direct email contact, obfuscated to reduce spam:

    3d_printing_by_fred_@_gmail_._com

    remove the underscores