topic Re: Masking Fills in Modeling

Masking Fills

Anonymous — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 18:28:57 GMT

I am having difficulty using a fill to mask extra lines in my section views. I have no problem getting fills to mask in floor plans but I can't seem to get the same fill setting to mask in sections. The section is set to infinite distance so I can generate interior elevations at the same time (small project, two birds...one stone).

Any help I can get would be much appreciated.

Gary Bley

Re: Masking Fills

TomWaltz — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 18:42:02 GMT

What's the problem you are having? What about it is not working?

Re: Masking Fills

Anonymous — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 20:28:08 GMT

Tom,
The problem is that once I put the fill in place, the lines behind it won't disappear in section. As I said, I can use fills as masks just fine in plan, but in section the target lines remain visible.

I keep thinking that it is a view depth issue, but I have tried changing the view depth with no luck. Empty fill, solid fill, transparent background, window color background, display options....nothing seems to work in section.

Perhaps a step-by-step listing of the proper settings would help.

Gary Bley

Re: Masking Fills

TomWaltz — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 20:52:25 GMT

Make sure you are bringing the fills forward, not sending the model lines back.

Re: Masking Fills

Anonymous — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 21:26:11 GMT

Tom,
Thanks. That appears to have done it, although I couldn't just bring the fill "forward". I had to bring it to the front. I love the subtle nuances of this software.

Gary Bley