Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
per view. Of course, you can manually override elements by using graphic
overrides or the Linework tool under the Modify tab after they have been
created.
Although you may have levels established in your template, there is no
way of knowing what their actual dimensions will be until the building is
modeled. However, there is a way to set default View Range settings that
ensures that the initial view of the model will correctly show the building
elements. For example, to establish a view range that ensures visibility of
objects for a first-floor plan view, follow these steps:
1. For plan views, choose View Properties View Range and set Top to
Level Above with an Offset setting of
0′
-
0″
(
0
mm).
2. Set Cut Plane to
4′
-
0″
(
1200
mm).
3. Set Bottom and View Depth to Associated Level with an Offset setting of
0′
-
0″
(
0
mm).
Adjustments may be required, depending on the construction of the
building, but these settings are a good starting point because they will
display all the visible model components from floor to floor. Because the
Cut Plane setting is what determines the visible architectural and structural
components, you don't need to worry that the actual floor object of the level
above will interfere with visibility.
Figure 2.2
shows the View Range dialog box with the settings described in
the previous steps for a first-floor plan view.
Figure 2.2
Typical View Range settings for a plan view
For a ceiling plan view, do the following:
1. Set Top to Level Above with an Offset setting of
0′
-
0″
(
0
mm).
