DAISY AMES

I am a big fan of axonometric drawings, partiuclarly exploded axos like the one below. So, I thought it would be helpful for those who do not have the script to provide it and include some simple directions.  

1. First, save your model under a different name because your model will get distorted.

2.  View your model in Perspective (even though no persepctive is being used)… just anything other than the given ‘top,’ ‘back,’ ‘right,’ ‘left’ etc…

3. Enter this script: ! _Select _Pause _SetActiveViewport Top _Rotate 0 30 _SetActiveViewport Right

_Shear w0 w0,0,1 -45 _SetActiveViewport Top _Zoom _All _Extents

4. Then you can view your axonometric in the Top view. 

5. From there you can Make2D to get the line-work only. 

* For this exploded axo, I saved the file in model form before ‘Making2D’ so that I could select layers and pull apart the components ie the structural framework and fenestration. After “Making2D” I was able to isolate the components and extrude the parts equidistant. And, of course, I brought it into Illustrator for line-work and a little fine tuning to come…