Line types on plan view from 3d

[MRD Mark Ridgewell]

Is there a straight forward way to set up VW plan from a 3d model whereby VW draws lines as per drafting conventions (assuming of course these are universal..?):

 

Hidden objects below plan cut (eg. under counter tops): dashed lines

Above plan cut (eg. ceilings): dash-dot

Cut plane: thick lines

Visible beyond view plane: solid, but not so thick as cut plane

 

[Kevin McAllister]

The only way I know of is to put your objects into an auto-hybrid container object. You can put each single object into its own auto-hybrid or you can put an entire layout into an auto-hybrid. For simple objects it will create a nice clean version of what you're asking for. For complex objects it will create a bit of a dogs breakfast of hidden line dashes and above plan dash-dot because it will give you everything, not just the big outline shapes.

 

Kevin

[AlanW]

@MRD Mark RidgewellHi, Have a look at this video hopefully it will assist in understanding how to use AutoHybrids.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zo3erdwpF40

 

[MRD Mark Ridgewell]

Thanks Alan, works really well.

Makes it worth investing even more time in the 3d model!

 

M