topic Re: window parameters - transparent background? in Libraries & objects

window parameters - transparent background?

rob2218 — Wed, 24 May 2023 10:33:09 GMT

can someone please explain WHY the window parameters is NOT making the window be "transparent"...???
it's an overhead round window. its blocking my windows showing up in plan. I NEED to see the windows in the wall 'below' this window that is positions higher to read "behind" in visibility display.
How to adjust?

Re: window parameters - transparent background?

rob2218 — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 16:31:41 GMT

seriously guys....I think I'm getting too old for this kinda stuff.
I'm trying to adjust the parameters so that the window (round window) that is higher up in elevation the SAME wall display as "transparent" so's the lower (regular height) windows display thru.......

we got this "office standard graphics" thing that drives the employer "mental" (to quote his own words) and I agree....this "stuff" should be easier to display properly.

help....😞

Re: window parameters - transparent background?

rob2218 — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 16:36:35 GMT

here's what the simple window/wall/and lower windows look like. it's a simple setup.....top round window IN PLAN needs to read "transparent" so the bottom windows (which are place in plan correctly) can read thru.

Re: window parameters - transparent background?

David Maudlin — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 12:50:06 GMT

Rob:

Try looking at Parameters > 2D Representation > Use Fills not checked. (I checked in AC18, should be similar in AC17).

David

Re: window parameters - transparent background?

rob2218 — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 15:06:02 GMT

David,
"U DA MAN!" sir......that was it.
I guess this feature is one of those "things" that always eludes me. There are SOOOOOoooo many radio buttons on these objects that sometimes I get confused what is affecting 2D vs 3D vs model vs fills vs cut lines vs.....as you can see.....it's convoluted.

thank you so much!