Interior Elevation - 2D objects vs. 3D objects

[rob2218]

Please see attached JPG.
basically (for those of you who'd prefer 'reading' than seeing a graphic explanation).

the interior elevations produced from the model aren't up to PAR (don't cut it) when it comes to the linework graphics....so I had to redraw my 3d elevations into 2d...

[Eduardo Rolon]

It creates an editable "2D sticker" that you can copy/paste as you need, cover up what is behind it and since it is saved as a library part you only have to edit the sticker and it will update all placed instances. In Autocad terms it is a "block". In analog terms it is the equivalent of a "sticky-back" or "stamp pad" if you are familiar with the terms.

[rob2218]

wow...now that's a slick function.
Sticker huh...I'll have to try that one perhaps on the interior elevations.
Now do you have to follow the outer contour lines of what you are creating a "sticker" of or can you simply do a 'rectangular marquee' of the "patch" you are trying to mimic?

Interesting...very interesting....
An Archicad "block" huh....i'll have to definately try it sir....thank you.

[Eduardo Rolon]

AFAIK it is square but it is the same logic as Complex Profiles with the difference that lines are shown

[rob2218]

well....it appears I've busted the "myth" behind the "Patch" function.
Cant' seem to do it in 'interior elevation' view...only seems to be functional in "PLAN view" of the model...bummer.

[Eduardo Rolon]

Rob, you give up to easily without reading the Manual. You need to define an area using the marquee tool. I tried and it works with Interior Elevations.

[rob2218]

there must be something I'm not installing...not doing properly...it's "greyed" out only when I'm in the interior elevation views....

[Eduardo Rolon]

DId you draw a marquee around the area?

[rob2218]

sorry...too much coffee this am and deadline looming....
doesn't appear to be working in the plan view either....

is there something...some add-on functionality that needs to be installed?
it's "greyed out" for me in ALL views....what am I missing?

[rob2218]

did not draw "marquee"...sorry will try that.

[Eduardo Rolon]

DID you USE the MARQUEE TOOL to DEFINE an AREA to be SAVED as a PATCH?