topic Re: Global view dependent 2d scripts.. HOW? in Libraries & objects

Global view dependent 2d scripts.. HOW?

Anonymous — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 13:42:18 GMT

Hi Guys.

Im currently scripting a tree object using AC21, I need to define 2d scripts for plan (default 2d scriptpage) section, and elevation.
It´s no proplem doing the script for the plan view, as this is the default. But defining section and elevation views have become a challenge. I have tried:

IF GLOB_VIEW_TYPE = 4 THEN (Section)
2dscript..........
ENDIF

IF GLOB_VIEW_TYPE = 5 THEN (Elevation)
2dscript....
ENDIF

However viewing the model in Section and elevations Ac still sows a projection of the 3d model/script.

What am I missing here?

Any simple tips & tricks would be highly appreciated

Re: Global view dependent 2d scripts.. HOW?

Barry Kelly — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 01:23:52 GMT

If you are placing the object in plan then there is no point scripting in the 2D script for sections and elevations.
These use the 3D script.
So you need to either place the object again in the elevation view (I think this might work but have not tested) or better do your 'if section/elevation' bit in the 3D script.

Barry.

Re: Global view dependent 2d scripts.. HOW?

Anonymous — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 18:49:38 GMT

Hi Barry Kelly. Thx´for the reply...

I´m aware, and a frequent user the "PROJECT2..." codes however this time it´s different

Im on a quest to create a simple "tree object" the challenge is to create a simple 3d geo. for the tree, above and below terrain level.
Furthermore there´s specific demands for the 2d expressions ex. different fills for roots and crown etc.

Thus I need to script different graphics for the different views, in order to create satisfying 2d graphics

..So I need to control which 2d script is read in different Global views...

Just like MVO settings...

It should be possible!?

Re: Global view dependent 2d scripts.. HOW?

Barry Kelly — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 01:10:44 GMT

What I was trying to say is that the 2D script is not read in the sections and elevations (if the object was place in the plan view).
It is the 3D script you need to alter.

i.e.

IF GLOB_VIEW_TYPE = 3 then
	SPHERE 1.0
ENDIF
IF GLOB_VIEW_TYPE = 4 then
	BLOCK 1.0,1.0,1.0
ENDIF

Barry.

Re: Global view dependent 2d scripts.. HOW?

Anonymous — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 07:06:19 GMT

Ahhh There it is..

I see now, that´s what you wrote in the first reply, sorry for not getting it the first time.

I was so focused on the 2d script. I couldn´t imagine I had to do it in the 3d script.

Thank you. You just made my day 😉

M7