Can you make a 2D creo drawing and detatch it from the model?

[toonyank]

I need to either prove or disprove my belief.

My boss thinks there is a way in Creo (ProE) to make an existing 2D model based drawing independent of the model essentially making it a detached drawing if that makes any sense.

Then in his mind you can then stretch the 2D stuff as you would in say Autocad. I told him that it is impossible. I am only trying to make a point to him. There is no such thing right?

Thanks.

 

[jay.coker]

you can use 'convert to draft group', then remove entities from draft group. You will then be able to move individual entities

 

[srieger]

But, why in the world would you want to do that?

 

[dross]

To freeze the design in time.

 

[dr_gallup]

Just save a DXF file and edit it in AutoMAD or other drafting software, it will be a lot less painful.

 

[moldman]

Just save a DXF file and edit it in AutoMAD or other drafting software, it will be a lot less painful.

I always enjoy your KISS principle responses, Dr. Thanks.

Lou

 

[airion]

To freeze the design in time just make a pdf at each revision. That is the primary way my company keeps the legacy data.
If you are making major changes it is probably time to make a copy and a new part number.

 

[srieger]

I guess I get spoiled with Windchill where you can recall a design at any time.