topic Re: Layout issue... in Installation & update

Layout issue...

ICEdevil — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:49:36 GMT

i have run out of ideas...

i have a floor plan and i use layer combinations to put different information on four diffrent layouts...the first two are ok, the other two will at first display the info correctly, then they will only display the drawing's frame, without the elements inside.

i followed the same steps in creating them and any other layout that i would create from this point on would have the same problem.
i have to mention that the checkbox with "display frame only" is not checked.

so??? bug??? or am i a complete retard???

Re: Layout issue...

Rob — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:40:24 GMT

mate,
before we start:
1. put the AC version and platform (PC/Mac) in your signature so we can see what you're using.

2.

the other two will at first display the info correctly

not sure what you mean by the info...
3. try to redefine the viewpoints again, note if you have changed the layer combo's name the viewpoint will not recognise it (known bug), so change the layer combo to whichever you need to and then re-save the viewpoint
4. refresh the drawings on layouts or eventually delete wrong drawings from layouts and place them on again

let us know how did you go...

Re: Layout issue...

Anonymous — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:54:52 GMT

Also if the extents or origin of the model information has changed this may have an effect on how drawings in layouts display, depending on Anchor point settings, fit frame to drawing / manually resized drawing etc. Try selecting the offending drawing on the layout, "Fit frame to drawing" in the Frame tab, then zoom extents.

Re: Layout issue...

Djordje — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:04:10 GMT

Also, WHEN IN LAYOUT, show and unlock all layers.

Re: Layout issue...

ICEdevil — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:11:03 GMT

2.
the other two will at first display the info correctly
not sure what you mean by the info...

info = drawing, plan, whatever is on the screen

3. try to redefine the viewpoints again, note if you have changed the layer combo's name the viewpoint will not recognise it (known bug), so change the layer combo to whichever you need to and then re-save the viewpoint

i already tried redefining the viewpoints...

4. refresh the drawings on layouts or eventually delete wrong drawings from layouts and place them on again

already refreshed them, tried the delete and re-place them method, everything is ok until i switch to plan view or close and reopen the document. then everything disappears again

today i found out that someone else at a local architecture firm has the same problem, so he uses multiple stories instead of layouts... 😕

Re: Layout issue...

ICEdevil — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:12:48 GMT

Djordje wrote:
Also, WHEN IN LAYOUT, show and unlock all layers.

but...i am using layer combinations...
wouldn't your advice be unsuitable for this?

Re: Layout issue...

Anonymous — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:16:01 GMT

ICEdevil wrote:

today i found out that someone else at a local architecture firm has the same problem, so he uses multiple stories instead of layouts... 😕

How? In what way? Do they not use layouts at all?

Re: Layout issue...

ICEdevil — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:54:10 GMT

s2art wrote:
ICEdevil wrote:

today i found out that someone else at a local architecture firm has the same problem, so he uses multiple stories instead of layouts... 😕
How? In what way? Do they not use layouts at all?

i'm sorry...i'm a jackass...i meant "instead of layer combinations"

Re: Layout issue...

Anonymous — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:31:24 GMT

ICEdevil wrote:

i'm sorry...i'm a jackass...i meant "instead of layer combinations"

That's just as bad.

What do their sections look like?

Re: Layout issue...

ICEdevil — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:48:41 GMT

s2art wrote:
ICEdevil wrote:

i'm sorry...i'm a jackass...i meant "instead of layer combinations"
That's just as bad.

What do their sections look like?

well...i don't know that... =))

but i suppose they do the section with the needed layers visible and then copy-paste it in 2D...

Re: Layout issue...

Rob — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:30:53 GMT

mate your signature shows AC11 966, it was the initial release version - get the patch and upgrade to 1200 or 1210. may be that will solve your problems straight away.

Re: Layout issue...

Djordje — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:37:22 GMT

ICEdevil wrote:
Djordje wrote:
Also, WHEN IN LAYOUT, show and unlock all layers.
but...i am using layer combinations...
wouldn't your advice be unsuitable for this?

It will not affect any model layers, just the layout layers.

Some funny things are happening there ... first, run the upgrade (1200 THEN 1210) and try. Upgrade the library, when you are there.

You know how to upgrade, don't you?

Re: Layout issue...

ICEdevil — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 10:42:43 GMT

Djordje wrote:
ICEdevil wrote:
Djordje wrote:
Also, WHEN IN LAYOUT, show and unlock all layers.
but...i am using layer combinations...
wouldn't your advice be unsuitable for this?
It will not affect any model layers, just the layout layers.

Some funny things are happening there ... first, run the upgrade (1200 THEN 1210) and try. Upgrade the library, when you are there.

You know how to upgrade, don't you?

everything came back to normal once the update has completed...
thanx all

Re: Layout issue...

Djordje — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:28:52 GMT

ICEdevil wrote:
everything came back to normal once the update has completed...

Good! Now change the signature

Re: Layout issue...

ICEdevil — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:21:22 GMT

Djordje wrote:
ICEdevil wrote:
everything came back to normal once the update has completed...
Good! Now change the signature