2006-12-13 06:30 PM
2006-12-13 07:31 PM
2006-12-13 11:25 PM
TomWaltz wrote:One classic is reflected ceiling versus plan view of the same elements. Another I ran into today had to do with screening the bulk of the plan with a 50% white fill and drawing over the top for structural schematics. I would have liked to move everything to the back, but hesitate to do so incase I had set a "stacking" order in another drawing. If I had the ability to save the display order with a view, it would give me this added flexibility.
I'm curious, what's the goal/application for this? I'm having a hard time coming up with one.
2006-12-13 11:30 PM
2006-12-14 12:31 AM
TomWaltz wrote:I am not convinced a pure cut plane representation will serve our needs. Until we hand off a digital 3d file to the contractor, building officials and consultants, our drawings are abstractions designed to effectively communicate the necessary information. I am all for better cut plane control and in currently reserve it for times it is needed versus using it on all my elements. The added time and complexity of cut plane control and display add too much to an already overly complex environment. That is my current opinion anyway...
Would a better projection of the view and perhaps even better control of the cut planes give the same results?
2006-12-14 01:02 AM
2006-12-14 01:57 AM
Mike wrote:whether you like it or not a cut plane height value is saved with your view, so why not use that instead: display order is based on the top of the element's distance away from the cut plane falling away from it. (... as a default and modified accordingly which should take care of most situations).TomWaltz wrote:I am not convinced a pure cut plane representation will serve our needs.
Would a better projection of the view and perhaps even better control of the cut planes give the same results?
2006-12-14 05:47 AM
TomWaltz wrote:You are correct. Just an alternate to using another pen set.
What was the 50% fill for on your structural plan? To make part of the plan gray?