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Online tutorials: Inspect a 2D design
Scenario
Your business partner gives you a 2D drawing to review. You want to
• Make sure the drawing meets specifications
• Write notes on the drawing to communicate ideas to your business partner
• Save the drawing back into its original file format
Inspect a 2D design
If you want to inspect a 2D design for any reason, use these links to learn the basics:
1. File types. See if the 2D file type is supported.
2. Load files.
3. Zoom, pan, and rotate your view to do a preliminary visual inspection.
4. Measure edges, distances, and other dimensions to ensure the drawing meets your specifications.
5. Add comments. Capture views of your drawing and then use text and drawing tools to record your comments. Then send the mark up to your subcontractor.
6. Save: With your inspection done, save the design to your local file system or to the project workspace.
Learn more
For more ways that you can evaluate the design, see Advanced Topics > Use 2D in the Help topics at left.