Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
modeledsothatthegeometryisinsidethehost,orlyingonthesurfaceofthe
host where applicable. For families that are not parametric, you can simply
create the solid geometry at the appropriate size and position it relative to
where you want the insertion point.
Set the visibility of your device geometry as desired by clicking the Visibility
Settings button on the Mode panel when you select a solid form. Even
though you will not likely show this geometry in your plan views, allowing
the geometry to be visible at some level of detail can be helpful so that you
can determine the exact location of the device when needed. The geometry
should be kept visible in Front/Back and Left/Right views so that your
devices can be seen in section and elevation. This will allow for coordination
with architectural and structural features as well as give you the ability to
edit the device location when working in section or elevation views.
Figure
21.3
shows the visibility settings for device geometry that work well for
standard model views while allowing for a view of the geometry in Fine
detail views. Your results may vary depending on the level of detail used for
your plan views at certain scales.
Face-Hosted Visibility
When you are creating a face-hosted device family, remember that the
Ref. Level view in the Family Editor is parallel to the front face of the
host extrusion. If you want to set the visibility of device geometry so
that it does not appear in model plan views when hosted by a vertical
face, you must deselect the Front/Back visibility of the geometry. This
rule changes based on the mounting orientation of the device—floor,
wall, ceiling. What is front for one device may be elevation for another.
When you're placing devices on a sloped surface, the 3D geometry will
have to represent the device because symbols are not visible on sloped
surfaces and in 3D views.