topic Re: Is there a way to off centre a line custom profile in Modeling

Is there a way to off centre a line custom profile

Anonymous — Wed, 24 May 2023 06:44:54 GMT

I have a problem with a custom metal profile (Longline) line type that I have created.

The properties of the line automatically go to the centre of the line profile. I would like the line properties to be on the underside of the line profile, not halfway in the rib of the profile. Otherwise I can not use with custom wall profiles etc. and when I use the line in details I have to approximately show the line rather than using snap points.

Any help, or work arounds would be appreciated!

Re: Is there a way to off centre a line custom profile

Barry Kelly — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 01:33:45 GMT

When you create a symbolic line add a hotspot to one side so that it is the same distance as the profile width of your line but on the opposite side of the profile to edge you want as the centre line.
Copy this hotspot along with the lines when you paste them into the symbolic line.
This will create a dummy width ensuring the edge you want as the centre is in the centre.
The hotspot will not print.

Hope that makes sense?

Barry.

Re: Is there a way to off centre a line custom profile

Eduardo Rolon — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 01:37:12 GMT

Barry wrote:
When you create a symbolic line add a hotspot to one side so that it is the same distance as the profile width of your line but on the opposite side of the profile to edge you want as the centre line.
Copy this hotspot along with the lines when you paste them into the symbolic line.
This will create a dummy width ensuring the edge you want as the centre is in the centre.
The hotspot will not print.

Hope that makes sense?

Barry.

Didn't know about the hotspot. Like

Re: Is there a way to off centre a line custom profile

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 01:38:41 GMT

Barry wrote:
Hope that makes sense?

Yes, worked, thanks very much!

Re: Is there a way to off centre a line custom profile

Barry Kelly — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 01:40:28 GMT

I knew there was a post about this somewhere.

http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?p=221328&highlight=line+hotspot#221328

Barry.

Re: Is there a way to off centre a line custom profile

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 02:32:12 GMT

Something I discovered while I was trying to help out in THIS THREAD was the starting point of your copy/paste line elements can determine the origin of your symbol linetype.

Start at 0,0 in model space and that should be the origin of your line type. You should then not have to offset with hotspots.

Barry wrote:
I knew there was a post about this somewhere.

http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?p=221328&highlight=line+hotspot#221328

Barry.

…and that was me too

Re: Is there a way to off centre a line custom profile

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 08:06:12 GMT

Excellent ! After 10 years I noticed this post.
Thank You