Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
• View Scale
• Detail Level
• Visual Style
For the most part, model plan views are set to 1/8″ = 1′-0″ (1:100 mm)
scale and are displayed at Medium detail with a Hidden Line visual style.
Consider using the Shaded visual style with the Show Edges option at a Fine
level of detail for 3D views. This gives the viewer a better sense of the model
and will display any pipes or conduit in full 3D.
When you're creating views that will include piping, setting the detail level
to Fine enables you to see the actual pipe, pipe fittings, and accessories
instead of their single-line representation. Many users prefer to model their
piping systems in Fine detail because it is easier to see where connections
are made and to discern differences in pipe sizes. For piping plans that
are set to Fine detail, the Visual Style option should be set to Wireframe,
because this will help improve performance when zooming or panning in
the view. The visual style should be set to Hidden Line when these views are
printed so that it can be easily determined which pipes are crossing.
You may also want to edit the following parameters:
• Underlay
• Underlay Orientation
• Phase properties
You can use the Underlay and Underlay Orientation parameters to display
other levels of the model as an underlay to the current view. Doing so causes
the underlay to appear as halftone, while any detail or annotation graphics
are displayed normally. You can choose which level to underlay by using the
Underlay parameter, while the Underlay Orientation parameter determines
how the model is being viewed. Any level of the model can be used in any
other view. Although these are useful settings for seeing how things line up
in your model, it is not necessary to set an underlay in your default view
settings.
Phase properties of a view are important when working in phased projects.
They add another level of visibility that can cause frustration if not set
properly.Althoughtheseareinstanceparameters,theyreallyshouldbeused
to determine the types of views you create. If you do a lot of renovation
