Graphics Programs Reference
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9.
In the Properties window, change the style to C-STRM - MH Symbol
Plan & Profile.
As you select the new style, watch the manhole in the profile view
in the top-right viewport to see its shape change slightly. This is
because the block isn't an accurate dimensional representation of
the manhole.
This may be acceptable
for some instances, but
when you need to see
the exact dimensions of
a manhole, you would
use a different style.
10.
Save and close the drawing.
You can view the results of successfully completing this exercise by opening
Applying Structure and Fitting Styles - Complete.dwg
.
Applying Pipe Styles
A pipe object is a bit simpler than a structure object in that it's essentially the
extrusion of a circle, an ellipse, or a rectangle. Even so, the graphical representa-
tion of a pipe is broken down into numerous parts, each of which can be stylized
differently. Figure 16.5 shows a pipe and its components in profile view.
You can use pipe styles to control the various pipe components as follows:
Pipe Centerline
In addition to controlling the visibility and graphical prop-
erties of the pipe centerline, such as layer, color, and linetype, you can also set
the width of the centerline to match the diameter of the pipe (as well as several
other sizing options). The striped appearance of the storm pipes you have seen
in the example drawings was achieved by setting the centerline width to the
inside pipe diameter and using a dashed linetype.
Pipe Centerline
Pipe Hatch
Inside Pipe Walls
Outside Pipe Walls
FiGuRE 16.5
A pipe in profile view
inside and outside Pipe Walls
You can use styles to control the visibility
and graphical properties of the inner and outer walls.
