topic Re: How to show floor plans with sketch type lines? in Visualization

How to show floor plans with sketch type lines?

Anonymous — Thu, 11 May 2023 12:30:39 GMT

Hi all - I was wondering if there is a way to show a floor plan with the walls and windows set to look more sketch like. I love the program so far but I'm struggling with a way to present initial floor plan concepts that don't look too finished/final. I would like to show the walls (interior and exterior) and the doors and windows in a more soft/sketch like way. I figured out how to do it with regular lines and shapes by just changing the line type but I can't figure out how to do it with the walls, windows and doors. Thanks for any help, tips, advice - much appreciated!

Re: How to show floor plans with sketch type lines?

David Maudlin — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 13:09:09 GMT

SJPHouse:

I did this using Graphic Overrides for the wall, windows and doors in AC 21, should be the same in AC20.

David

Re: How to show floor plans with sketch type lines?

Anonymous — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 00:58:30 GMT

Thanks David somehow I missed this reply awhile back I will try it.

Re: How to show floor plans with sketch type lines?

Tendenz — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 08:36:50 GMT

David wrote:
SJPHouse:

I did this using Graphic Overrides for the wall, windows and doors in AC 21, should be the same in AC20.

David

David, could I please trouble you for a screenshot of the Graphic Overrides rules for this?

Re: How to show floor plans with sketch type lines?

David Maudlin — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 12:39:36 GMT

Tendenz:

See attached screen shot. Then create a GO Combination that contains this rule.

David

Re: How to show floor plans with sketch type lines?

Anonymous — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 11:56:39 GMT

Hello,
I`m new to the Archicad Community and wonder:
How do you make the linetype "sketch"?
(I know how to make a custom linetype, but not how to make one resemble the sketch shown in this tread....)
Thanks in advance.
Anders.

Re: How to show floor plans with sketch type lines?

David Maudlin — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 13:37:41 GMT

Anders M:

First try opening a template file and see if a sketch line type is there, it can be moved to your project file with the Attribute Manager. If not, then just use the Polyline Tool to create your own.

You should add a Signature to your Profile (click the Profile button near the top of this page) with your ArchiCAD version and operating system (see mine for an example) for more accurate help in this forum.

David

Re: How to show floor plans with sketch type lines?

Barry Kelly — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 01:34:50 GMT

David wrote:
If not, then just use the Polyline Tool to create your own.

Just to clarify a little.
Create a polyline you want for the sketch line in plan.
Select and copy it and then create a 'Symbolic' line - pasting that polyline in for the pattern.

Barry.

Re: How to show floor plans with sketch type lines?

Anonymous — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 10:16:46 GMT

Thanks David & Barry!
Found it in the template file!

Anders.