Hiding objects in section view

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I'm wondering if it's possible to hide an object in section view, similar to "Filter Elements in 3D". Specifically I want to see 3D people in perspective view, but 2D people in section view. But now when I look at the section I also see the 3D people. It would be tiring to have to manually remove the 3D people every time I wish to update my section view.

[Anonymous]

Just use specific layers and layer combinations for the different views.

[rocorona]

Another approach is to modify the 3D objects.
Adding this single command at the beginning of the 3D Script:

IF GLOB_CONTEXT=4 THEN END

This instruct the GDL interpreter to ignore the 3D model if the current window is a Section or Elevation.

Save the people object with a new name (Say "People no-elevation") and add 2D People objects to the desired Sections/elevations. These will remain there when rebuilding the view.

[Anonymous]

Well, first of all, thanks! I'm pretty new with this, though, so how do you set specific layer combinations for different views? I mean, I know how to show or hide a layer, but only how to do it for the entire model, not a specific view.

And how do you modify a 3D Script, for that matter? I clicked my way around to Library 16 in the Archicad folder, but the library seems to be an lcf-file type. Do you need a certain program to open it or is there another way?

[rocorona]

how do you modify a 3D Script, for that matter? I clicked my way around to Library 16 in the Archicad folder, but the library seems to be an lcf-file type.

To modify a Library element, select a placed instance of the object and choose the Open Object command from File>Library & Objects.

Then, "Save as" the modified version with a new name, leaving the original unmodified. This is the simplest and safer way for a new user.

[Anonymous]

Roberto's solution sounds good in this case, but it is important you get to know how to use layers and layer combinations.

Quick tips:
Open Layer dialogue
Set layers in right-hand panel as you want them (locking, on/off, solid/wireframe, intersection priorities)
Save Layer Combination on left-hand panel by clicking New (bottom left) button.
If you have an existing LC you want to modify, select it on left side, modify as necessary, then click on Update.

When you save a view in View Map (to place on a layout in future, or just as a working view) make sure the appropriate LC is assigned to that view.

Check out help files and tutorials for more in depth information.

[Anonymous]

Alright, thank you both for your help!