topic Re: Project map in Modeling

Project map

Anonymous — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:44:26 GMT

I am still working on my tpl file
and my view map organization is in progress
but once I've had it done
I don't see reason to use project map any more...

So, you guys with finished templates,
Do you use project map at all?

Re: Project map

Erika Epstein — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:16:41 GMT

Very quick way to move around stories when the story when all other view settings remain the same.

Re: Project map

Anonymous — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:45:05 GMT

Sometimes I use it to open a Section View to Check something, but do not want the Hassle of having the Layer Combinations changing back and forth.

Re: Project map

Anonymous — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 21:12:02 GMT

About the only time I use the Project Map is to create New Independant Details

Re: Project map

Link — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 22:09:29 GMT

In theory you wouldn't think so but in reality you do:

Moving quickly between viewpoints without any layer combos changing. Or scale.

Creating and opening new viewpoints, especially temporary ones like check sections.

Selecting viewpoints to trace reference (as they are much less intensive than views that recall their view settings and tend to bog AC down).

Going into the different 3D window types.

Opening viewpoints that may not even reside in the view map. For example, as BIM Manager I have schedules that I use for checking purposes, but I don't want to confuse my users by saving views of them.

I think you'll find yourself back in the Project Map quite a bit.

Cheers,
Link.

Re: Project map

Barry Kelly — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 02:29:03 GMT

Remember that the Project Map allows you to access everything that has been created in you model - stories, sections, elevations, 3D views, schedules, etc.
And you can choose exactly how you want to see them - scale, layers, partial structure display, etc.

The View Map is only as usefull as the views you create.
If a view is missing or has the wrong settings then there is no point in having it there in the first place.
When set up correctly the View Map is fantastic as you can have as many or as few views as you need.
Organising it into a logical structure with the use of folders is essential as you can expand or hide these folders as necessary.
A good template is essential to already have the necessary views in place and automate the creation of new views with "Cloned" folders.

But no matter how good your View Map is you will still use the Project Map as others have said.

Barry.

Re: Project map

Anonymous — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:28:19 GMT

Barry wrote:
If a view is missing or has the wrong settings then there is no point in having it there in the first place.

I have always agreed with this and that is why in the Past I had never had a template with Cloned folders.

Barry wrote:
A good template is essential to already have the necessary views in place and automate the creation of new views with "Cloned" folders.

I now am using many of the Cloned Folders in my View Map. I often Place a "N/A" before the view name on the views that are not used.

Re: Project map

Anonymous — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 08:11:00 GMT

Tnx for all this useful info,
fast navigation through project is probably the best one...

Re: Project map

Stress Co_ — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:43:10 GMT

Barry wrote:
When set up correctly the View Map is fantastic as you can have as many or as few views as you need.
Organising it into a logical structure with the use of folders is essential as you can expand or hide these folders as necessary.

Barry:
Have you noticed any problems with Teamwork projects not "remembering" whether or not folders are expanded/hidden?

"Save" works for solo projects... but not Teamwork.

EDIT:
Ah, never mind, found it
HERE

Re: Project map

Barry Kelly — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:11:52 GMT

Stress wrote:
Barry wrote:
When set up correctly the View Map is fantastic as you can have as many or as few views as you need.
Organising it into a logical structure with the use of folders is essential as you can expand or hide these folders as necessary.
Barry:
Have you noticed any problems with Teamwork projects not "remembering" whether or not folders are expanded/hidden?

"Save" works for solo projects... but not Teamwork.

EDIT:
Ah, never mind, found it
HERE

That's good because I don't use teamwork.
Barry.