# Assemblies, parts.. to 2D drawings for manufacture

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-parts-to-2d-drawings-for-manufacture/27351>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [August 16, 2023, 6:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-parts-to-2d-drawings-for-manufacture/27351 "2023-08-16T06:54:46Z")\
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**Author:** ![NicoBoshoff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5e9695/32.png) [@NicoBoshoff](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NicoBoshoff)\
**Post date:** [August 16, 2023, 6:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-parts-to-2d-drawings-for-manufacture/27351/1 "2023-08-16T06:54:46Z")

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Good morning team:

I am an opto-mechanical engineer, that previously worked on Solid Works for many years, at an aerospace company in the UK.

I have been asked to support a company, designing telescope assemblies. (Not huge part count assemblies.)

I don’t have a current cad seat, and I’m not sure if a cloud based system will support me.

My needs in general will be:

- designing parts
- to assembly state
- all taken to 2d manufacturing drawings.
- Ideally I want my parts/assemblies/drawings to live in folders on my MAC.
- I would want to acces a library of standard parts, like screws, nuts, etc.
- Will I be able to check for part interference in my assemblies.

Shapr3d on MAC, is it a more substantial package than on IPAD? I get the feeling if yes, that I would rather work primarily on a MAC, providing I can do all that I listed? (And then with my Ipad on the go, to support some changes.)

Before I start spending hours on a cad system, I need to make sure I can take our needs through towards a succesful manufactured build up assembly in front of us… in the board room!

Looking forward to your respopnse  
Nico Boshoff

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**Author:** ![Istvan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/istvan/32/23668_2.png) [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Post date:** [August 16, 2023, 6:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-parts-to-2d-drawings-for-manufacture/27351/2 "2023-08-16T06:57:57Z")

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Hi Nico, Shapr3D is feature par across all platforms. You can download and get started with the Mac app for free: [Download Shapr3D](http://shapr3d.com/download)

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**Author:** ![NicoBoshoff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5e9695/32.png) [@NicoBoshoff](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NicoBoshoff)\
**Post date:** [August 16, 2023, 7:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-parts-to-2d-drawings-for-manufacture/27351/3 "2023-08-16T07:37:59Z")

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Istvan,

Wow, that was a quick ‘response’ We are a dynamic company that is starting to grow at a fast! Pace… We can’t afford a package like Solid Works currently, and you know how it works… As soon as you design in any package, and you have a history of design, it’s difficult to change to new software, as time cost money, etc.

Also, we don’t want to start with a package, and find ourself down a rabbit hole, where we realise that we can do A & B, but can’t do X & Z.

This might be a long shot, but what is the chance we can have a half an hour zoom session with someone, before we embark on the enterpice package for our comapny.

Istvan, as you probably realise, we are a growing company, and are not hobbiests.  
Here is our website!

[https://www.chromar.co.za/](https://www.chromar.co.za/)

Looking forward to your response  
Nico

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**Author:** ![Istvan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/istvan/32/23668_2.png) [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Post date:** [August 16, 2023, 7:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-parts-to-2d-drawings-for-manufacture/27351/4 "2023-08-16T07:39:29Z")

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> [@NicoBoshoff](#):
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> This might be a long shot, but what is the chance we can have a half an hour zoom session with someone, before we embark on the enterpice package for our comapny.

100%, just submit a inquiry 🙂

> **[Contact Sales | Shapr3D](https://www.shapr3d.com/contact-sales)**
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> Let's explore how Shapr3D can work for you. Contact our sales team.

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**Author:** ![NicoBoshoff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5e9695/32.png) [@NicoBoshoff](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NicoBoshoff)\
**Post date:** [August 18, 2023, 9:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-parts-to-2d-drawings-for-manufacture/27351/5 "2023-08-18T09:49:59Z")

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Thanks so much Istvan,

I wwas waiting for my manager for a date on his side. He said I must set up a meeting just with myself.  
I will do that for early next week. I just want to 1st play as much with the sofware, before I meet.

BUT FOR NOW, CAN YPOU PLEASE DIRECT ME TO THE BEST TUTORIAL, ON HOW TO HANDLE ASSEMBLIES, WITH VARIOUS PARTS, AND THEN TO DRAWINGS? 🙂

Looking forward to your response  
Nico