Modifying Line Patterns and Styles/Controlling Object Styles

12/14/09 6:00pm-7:15pm
Modifying Line Patterns and Styles/Controlling Object Styles

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In this exercise, you create a line pattern and apply it to the fascia of the roof in a sample project. You then create a line style to mark the zoning setback from the property line.

Create a line pattern

1. In the Project Browser, under 3D Views, double-click {3D}.
2. Click Manage tab, then Project Settings panel, then Settings drop-down, then Line Patterns.
3. In the Line Patterns dialog, click New.
4. In the Line Pattern Properties dialog, for Name, enter Roof Line.
5. Enter the Types and Values shown in the following illustration:

   

6. Click OK twice.

   Now that you have created a line pattern, you can apply it using either of the following methods:

   • Use Visibility/Graphics settings to modify the roof appearance in a specific view.
   • Use object styles to apply the change to all views.
7. On the View Control Bar, click Model Graphics Style, then Hidden Line.
8. On the Project Settings panel, click Settings drop-down, then Object Styles.
9. In the Object Styles dialog, under Category, select Roofs.
10. For Line Color, select Red.
11. For Line Pattern, select Roof Line.
12. Click OK.

    The line style is applied to the roof in the view.

    NoteObject Styles for the project can be modified. For example, Projection and Cut Line Weight values can be modified to match office standards.

    

13. In the Project Browser, under 3D Views, double-click to Building.
14. On the View Control Bar, click Model Graphics Style, and verify that Hidden Line is selected.

    Notice that the line color displays in this view, but not the line pattern.

    Note: The line pattern is most appropriate in plan views. The pattern is not applied in a perspective or camera view where you expect to see a solid line. Plans, sections, elevations, and orthogonal 3D views show line color and pattern.

15. In the Project Browser, under Floor Plans, double-click 03 Roof.
16. Click Manage tab, then Project Settings panel, then Settings drop-down, then Object Styles.
17. In the Object Styles dialog, under Category, select Roofs.
18. For Line Color, select Black.
19. For Line Pattern, select Solid.
20. Click OK.
21. Click View tab, then Graphics panel, then Visibility/Graphics.
22. On the Model Categories tab, for Visibility, select Roofs.
23. For Projection/Surface Lines, click Override.

    This setting overrides the appearance of the roof only in the current view.

24. In the Line Graphics dialog, specify the following options:
    • For Weight, select 5.
    • For Color, select Blue.
    • For Pattern, select Roof Line.
25. Click OK twice.

    Notice that only the appearance of the projection line of the roof is changed. You did not specify a graphic override for the cut lines, so they remain unchanged.

    

Create a line style

26. In the Project Browser, under Floor Plans, double-click Site.

    Notice the site topography and the property lines.

27. Click Manage tab, then Project Settings panel, then Settings drop-down, then Line Styles.
28. In the Line Styles dialog, under Modify Subcategories, click New.
29. For Name, enter Zoning Setback, and click OK.
30. For the Zoning Setback category, specify the following values:
    • For Line Weight Projection, select 2.
    • For Line Color, select Red.
    • For Line Pattern, select Double Dash 5/8" .
31. Click OK.
32. Click Home tab, then Model panel, then Model Line.
33. On the Element panel, in the Type Selector, select Zoning Setback.
34. On the Options Bar, For Placement Plane, select Level: 02 Entry Level.

    This places the line above the topography.

35. On the Draw panel, click (Line).
36. Draw lines for the setback approximately as shown:
    NoteIf you only want the setback to display on the site view, click Annotate tab, then Detail panel, then Detail Line. Detail lines only show in the view where they are created, as if they are placed on an overlay of the view.
37. Click Modify.
38. On the Quick Access toolbar, click (3D View).

    Notice that the Zoning Setback lines display in this view.

39. Click View tab, then Graphics panel, then Visibility/Graphics.
40. On the Model Categories tab, expand Lines, and clear Zoning Setback.

    This turns off the visibility of the Zoning Setback lines only in this view.

41. Click OK.
42. In the Project Browser, under Floor Plans, double-click 02 Entry Level.
43. Click View tab, then Graphics panel, then Visibility/Graphics.
44. On the Model Categories tab:
    • Expand Lines, and clear Zoning Setback.
    • Expand Site, and clear Property Lines.
      NoteIf Site is not selected, select it, and then clear Property Lines.
45. Click OK.
46. On the Quick Access toolbar, click (3D View).