Grid Lines in Reflected Ceiling Plan(3D doc)

[bettybetty]

I'm currently working on a reflected ceiling plan and facing an issue. When I select "Reflected Ceiling" in the 3D document settings, the grid elements disappear. Even if I set the grid height in the 3D view to the same level as the clipping plane, it doesn't solve the problem. I've attached relevant screenshots of the settings windows for reference. Could you kindly share any insights or steps on how to make the grid visible in the reflected ceiling plan of the 3D document? Thank you so much for your help!

Operating system used: Windows

[BrunoH · Accepted solution]

Hi bettybetty,

Try to set your grid elevation to a value > 1200 (your cutting plane elevation) + 1200 (the offset you set in the cutting plane options).

[bettybetty]

Dear Bruno,
Thank you so much! I've successfully made the grid visible now. However, I've noticed that the grid only appears below the model. When I export the file as a DWG, the grid lines turn into incomplete broken lines. I've already tried adjusting the display order of the grid in the 3D document window, but it didn't work. Do you have any suggestions on how to place the grid on the top - most layer?
Best regards

[BrunoH]

Hi bettybetty,

The display order only works in plan views, not in 3D views.

The 3D document is a 3D view, so the grid lines are "really" cut by elements sitting in front of them (mostly walls); that's why they are broken lines in the DWG file.

So first, play with the grid elevation to have only the grid line hidden by walls ( walls will always hide them).

Then activate Hidden lines in the 3D document settings.

 

[bettybetty]

Hi Bruno,
Thank you so much for your suggestion. I tried activate the hidden lines, and all the lines of the previously hidden components did show up. However, this isn't the reflected ceiling plan I was aiming for. For now, I've resorted to redrawing the axis lines in the DWG file. I deleted the broken lines and extended the remaining ones using the "ex" command......
I really appreciate your help. If you have any other ideas or insights, I'd be more than happy to hear them.
Best regard

[BrunoH · Accepted solution]

The last solution I can think off is semi automatic.

In the 3D Document view the Grid element layer has to be hidden.

Then go to the plan view and copy the grid with, if necessary the associated cotations.

Return to the 3D document and past it in a new layer that you'll set to be displayed in the 3D document view.

This will create independent 2D Grid elements, displayed only in this 3D document, above the other elements. If you modify your base 3D Grid you'll have to manually modify the 2D or to repeat the copy / paste. The advantage is that you can choose line types and other settings of the grid elements.

[bettybetty]

This approach works well. I'm planning to use this method for all my future reflected ceiling plan. Thank you so very much for your help!