Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Don't be concerned if the filter names seem a bit cryptic at first. What is really important is
the four graphic conditions that can be overridden: New, Existing, Demolished, and Temporary.
Let's take a moment to explore how these graphic conditions are applied to a virtually unlimited
number of user-defined project phases. Any object you place into a project has certain states
relative to any particular phase. In other words, you might ask the following questions about a
model element:
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Was it created in the
current
phase? That's
new
.
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Was it created in a previous phase? That's
existing
.
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Was it created in a previous phase and demolished in the current phase? That's
demolished
.
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Is the object created and demolished in the same phase? That's
temporary
.
As you can see, phase filters are relative settings. That is, the filters are relative to the phasing
properties of the object and the phase of the view in which the object is displayed. Also realize
that while phases are applied to elements, phase filters are applied only to views.
Now let's explore the predefined ways a phase filter can be applied. Select any of the drop-
down menus, as shown in Figure 10.12. You'll notice that the phase filter can override the
graphics in one of three ways:
Figure 10.12
setting a filter
override
By Category: The object can be shown by its category settings or
not
overridden. It will be
displayed in the project just as it does by default.
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Overridden: This means that you can define a graphic override for that object. We'll get
into the graphic overrides in a moment.
Not Displayed: The object is hidden in the view.
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Once you understand how each of the phase filters displays objects, phases can begin to
make sense. For example, the Show Complete phase filter shows New and Existing elements
By Category
. But Existing and Temporary elements are not displayed at all. Use this setting when
you want to show the model in a finished condition. Another example is to use the Show New
phase filter in a schedule such as in a door schedule. The Show New filter will include only
those doors that are assigned to the phase that is also assigned to the schedule. The schedule
will not list any existing doors or doors that were demolished.
