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Can I Render Wireframe Image from AutoCAD?

February 19, 2010 by Edwin Prakoso 6 Comments

AutoCAD Wireframe

This is an inquiry in CADtutor forum: Can I render wireframe image from AutoCAD? I’m not sure why we ever need wireframe image. But the answer is no.

However, we can get the required image by using plot command. In the shade plot option, we can set the shade mode to wireframe.

AutoCAD_shade_plot_dropdown

This allows us to plot to any type of visualization, including rendering images and visualization styles.

AutoCAD_shade_plot_options

Anything you can set in visual styles, you can have it. Including sketches look like.

For wireframe, I would recommend you to export it .png. Works better for vector images. JPEG and BMP quite good for renderings. And if that’s not enough, you can also get other type of raster image by adding more plotters.

About Edwin Prakoso

I work as a Sr. Consultant in PT Cipta Satria Informatika. I've been using AutoCAD since R14 and Revit since Revit Building 9. I occasionally write for AUGIWorld magazine and I am also active in Autodesk discussion forum. I'm a member of Autodesk Expert Elite, an appreciation for individuals who give contributions to the Autodesk community.
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Mark Loomis
Mark Loomis
7 years ago

You could also use the Xray visual style which will shade the 3D model and also show the hidden lines like the Wireframe visual style does.

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Edwin Prakoso
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Reply to  Mark Loomis
7 years ago

That is a nice one, Mark. Thanks!

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Hanadi
Hanadi
7 years ago

Hi,
If I’ve one wall, but tilling is vary from one area to another in the same wall, Can you explain how can I apply materials in this case.

Thanks

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Edwin Prakoso
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Reply to  Hanadi
7 years ago

Hanadi,
You will need to split the wall and apply different material scale for both areas.

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Hanadi
Hanadi
7 years ago

When I apply materials does it apply on XY level by defult? and if I want to change the level what should I do?
thanks

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Edwin Prakoso
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Reply to  Hanadi
7 years ago

Hanadi,
You can apply materials to the surface of the object, regardless which UCS is active.

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