Phil hunt Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) I am working in 2017 and create 2d/3d symbols but as I can't use them in a hidden line render (in plan view) to just show the outline of the symbol, I find it hard to think why they are useful except to keep the drawing clean on a layer plane.....or am I missing a trick thanks Edited March 7, 2019 by Phil hunt Quote Link to comment
markdd Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 In 2019 you can use them in Hidden Line. For me, the beauty of them is when they're used in Top/Plan. That way you can keep Top/Plan views as simple or as busy as you like, whilst keeping the 3D geometry as "real" as possible. So a complicated 3d object can effectively be represented by a simple outline shape in Top/Plan. 1 Quote Link to comment
EAlexander Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 I'm with Mark - I use them (for everything) in Top Plan view - not a hidden line render of the plan view. So you can have complicated 3D and control the simplicity or graphic nature of the 2D in a more useful way. See attached. Plan section and elevation all made from the same model. Everything is a hybrid. 1 Quote Link to comment
Phil hunt Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 i thought that may be the case so if i create a viewport from a plan would it be better to just use wireframe thanks for the reply Quote Link to comment
markdd Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Yes. If the viewport is from a Top/Plan view then yes. However, If you have classed all your objects thoroughly, then there is no reason why you shouldn't use multiple sheet layer viewports on top of each other with different render styles. A combination of Top/Plan for your hybrid symbols and maybe a hidden line rendered viewport underneath for the stuff that's just 3D. Quote Link to comment
Phil hunt Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 really interesting it would be good for an in-depth video showing these benefits...although I guess in 2019 its so much easier to achieve the effect you need Quote Link to comment
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