topic Re: AC 15 - graphic setting in elevations, sections, etc. in Modeling

AC 15 - graphic setting in elevations, sections, etc.

Anonymous — Tue, 23 May 2023 14:38:14 GMT

what is the best way to adjust the display settings, graphics, visual appearance, etc. in the model of elements to work in different views.

in other words, how can i make a brick wall that is 40 feet behind the fore ground object read as farther away? i could adjust the skin setting some how, but then in a different elevation or section it would read wrong.

i wish there was a "depth setting" or something where you could over ride the graphic setting in just that view, without a bunch of complicated layer sets and stuff. ...more how editing in Autocads viewports does not change the model space.

i know how in every other drafting software but not AC yet.

anything would be a huge help. -thanks!

AC 15 - graphic setting in elevations, sections, etc.

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:24:16 GMT

Re: AC 15 - graphic setting in elevations, sections, etc.

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:00:20 GMT

Look at this settings for Section and Elevations:

Re: AC 15 - graphic setting in elevations, sections, etc.

Karl Ottenstein — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:29:05 GMT

knosaj wrote:
i wish there was a "depth setting" or something where you could over ride the graphic setting in just that view, without a bunch of complicated layer sets and stuff. ..

There is ... for your example, i assume you are looking at a section or elevation. Either of these can be set to mark a 'distant' area - and in the tool settings you can set a lighter pen/etc for those elements.

For the most general question, things are varied by Model View Options, Partial Structure Display, Renovation Filter and Pen Sets. Pen Sets can give a great deal of power over changing pen color/weight in different views ... but cannot let you see a line as solid in one view and dashed in another though.

Finally, when a single view cannot show a drawing exactly as desired, one creates multiple views - each showing different elements such that when the group of views is stacked together as drawings on a layout, the complete drawing is seen. Each such view may have different model view options, pen set, layer combo of course, etc.

Cheers,
Karl

Re: AC 15 - graphic setting in elevations, sections, etc.

Karl Ottenstein — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:32:19 GMT

Oops. I missed that you had double-posted this question and answered the duplicate. I see andro55 already answered - maybe his answer and screenshot with my comments will help.

I've merged the duplicate threads now.

Re: AC 15 - graphic setting in elevations, sections, etc.

Anonymous — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:44:06 GMT

THANKS!

ask and you shall receive, lol.

- i dont know why, but my posts always seem to double up. -strange. i only hit the submit button once.

anyway, im going to try it out right now!
i so excited. lol