topic Showing stuff above as dashed lines in Modeling

Showing stuff above as dashed lines

Anonymous — Sat, 19 Oct 2013 09:12:41 GMT

Hello

I have a 2 story building.
there are parts of the second story that stick out over the 1st story.
I'd like to show these parts as dashed lines,
Is there a way to do that?

I usually export plans to illustrator as pdf then import the top story pdf on top of it and trace whatever sticks out IN illsutrator.
I thought if I could do this in archicad altogether, it'd be nice.

Please let me know if you have any tips

thank you

Re: Showing stuff above as dashed lines

David Maudlin — Sat, 19 Oct 2013 12:55:35 GMT

Dmzedsunday:

This depends on what type of element (Slab, Wall, Roof etc) needs to be shown. Most elements have an option to show on more than 1 story. Under Preferences > Construction Elements, there are options for the line type used to show certain elements above or below their Home Story.

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David

Re: Showing stuff above as dashed lines

Anonymous — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 04:37:49 GMT

David

Thank you very much.
I added my version & computer info on my signature, thanks for the tip!

Re: Showing stuff above as dashed lines

Steve Jepson — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 21:04:45 GMT

If settings and configurations are too much bother, you can show the first floor as a Trace Reference and draw a dashed line where you want them to show up.