martinfdc Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Hi, I'd like to know if it's possible to show instances of sections in horizontal section viewports. I've tried but the VW only shows me viewport which are top/plan and not horizontal section viewports. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment
markdd Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Interesting - Can you illustrate a bit further what you are thinking about? Quote Link to comment
martinfdc Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) @markdd This is what I'm talking about: http://app-help.vectorworks.net/2019/eng/index.htm#t=VW2019_Guide%2FViewports1%2FSection_Line_Instances.htm&rhhlterm=section line instances&rhsyns= &ux=search The lines that indicate where a section is running through in a plan view; I can't get to show these on a horizontal section viewport. Edited August 29, 2019 by martinfdc Quote Link to comment
markdd Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 What this refers to is the actual section line used to indicate where the section is taken from - Is that what you mean? Quote Link to comment
martinfdc Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 yes, that's what I mean Quote Link to comment
markdd Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I just tried with a horizontal section and I don't think it is possible to add a Section Line to a Section Viewport. You can add a section line to any other sheet layer viewport using the Section Line Instances button just not other Section Viewports. The workaround is to do it manually using the Section Line tool in the Dims/Notes toolset, but you can't link it to a viewport which is a shame because you won't get the automatic number feature which I find really useful. Maybe someone else knows a better way.... 1 Quote Link to comment
martinfdc Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 Many thanks for your answer @markdd I guess for now I'll solve my problem doing it manually as you say. Quote Link to comment
Amorphous - Julian Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 @martinfdc I agree, with your point. We have created horizontal sections, through say, a piece of joinery before. But inside the horizontal section, we do not have have the 'section line instances' to choose which 'elevation viewport' or 'section viewport' this 'section marker' should appear in. Improvements we would like to see: (1) Horizontal Sections should be able to be created through an elevation or section viewport. Not just through 'clip cube' (2) 'Horizontal Section Line Instances' to be added for these viewport I've attached a couple of screenshot to explain how we do it, and what is missing. I think it is what you described too? 1 Quote Link to comment
martinfdc Posted August 30, 2019 Author Share Posted August 30, 2019 That's correct @Amorphous - Julian, that's exactly what I meant. Quote Link to comment
Amorphous - Julian Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 @martinfdc it's a necessary change, especially if we work with complex forms and construction. Should we post it up on wishlist forum? 1 Quote Link to comment
martinfdc Posted August 30, 2019 Author Share Posted August 30, 2019 @Amorphous - Julian Yes, for sure it should be in the wishlist forum. I'll post it there soon. Quote Link to comment
Amorphous - Julian Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Cool @martinfdc I'll be sure to vote it up, let me know when you post it Quote Link to comment
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