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Global Pen definition of Windows, Doors, Objects, etc.

Anonymous
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I would love a way to set up pen and linetype preferences globally for all windows (for example, all swing pens are #6 and solid, etc.)and doors and select objects (such as appliances and furniture.) The process of changing them manually is time consuming, and with the 12 month release schedule, I have to redo it all the time.
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Anonymous
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This might be kind-of possible in AC13 with these new custom GDL Model View Options. If the door/window pen settings were listed there and all D&Ws referred to them, then your problem would be solved!

I doubt the standard D&W would be set up for this though , but I agree it would be very useful.
sedley
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Peter wrote:
This might be kind-of possible in AC13 with these new custom GDL Model View Options. If the door/window pen settings were listed there and all D&Ws referred to them, then your problem would be solved!

I doubt the standard D&W would be set up for this though , but I agree it would be very useful.
It's quite possible.
The guys at Cadimage has that feature in D&W Builder.
Once you set the pens for one (say a Door) all other doors and even window use those pens.

However, you can save you settings a favorite and transfer those settings.
Sedley Jeffers
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