https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/GDL-TUBE-and-cross-section-status-codes/m-p/293341#M7626 <DIV class="actalk-migrated-content"><R>Hi All,<BR /> <BR /> I'm struggling with application of si status codes in the TUBE object, trying to hide lateral edges or surfaces.<BR /> The TUBE status consists of two parts: the main directive in first line is j1 to j8 (1+2+16+32+64+128) and affects the whole tube in a very generic manner: there are 2 for each base and 2 for lateral edges. <BR /> <BR /> Then the manual says that the cross-section polyline can be controlled by si status codes for individual edge and surface visibility and the "a_codes" which introduce curves, holes, etc.<BR /> <BR /> In my limited experience, <I></I><S><I><I></I></I></S>ONLY<E></E> the a_codes work in a given TUBE, the si codes don't seem to affect anything at all. I've tried various combinations. What am I doing wrong? If TUBE does not support si codes in the extruded shape, why is that part of the spec?<BR /> (I'm still using version 16).<BR /> <BR /> Thanks!</R></DIV> Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:48:42 GMT matjashka 2016-06-21T15:48:42Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/GDL-TUBE-and-cross-section-status-codes/m-p/293341#M7626 <DIV class="actalk-migrated-content"><R>Hi All,<BR /> <BR /> I'm struggling with application of si status codes in the TUBE object, trying to hide lateral edges or surfaces.<BR /> The TUBE status consists of two parts: the main directive in first line is j1 to j8 (1+2+16+32+64+128) and affects the whole tube in a very generic manner: there are 2 for each base and 2 for lateral edges. <BR /> <BR /> Then the manual says that the cross-section polyline can be controlled by si status codes for individual edge and surface visibility and the "a_codes" which introduce curves, holes, etc.<BR /> <BR /> In my limited experience, <I></I><S><I><I></I></I></S>ONLY<E></E> the a_codes work in a given TUBE, the si codes don't seem to affect anything at all. I've tried various combinations. What am I doing wrong? If TUBE does not support si codes in the extruded shape, why is that part of the spec?<BR /> (I'm still using version 16).<BR /> <BR /> Thanks!</R></DIV> Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:48:42 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/GDL-TUBE-and-cross-section-status-codes/m-p/293341#M7626 matjashka 2016-06-21T15:48:42Z