Just for those that aren't aware or are interested, it's possible to create 2D graphical linestyles using cad blocks and the Distribution Path tool.
This method may not be 100%, but it's an OK tool to enable creation of graphical 2D linetypes until we get a dedicated tool.
You can create the path and assign a 2D Cad Block - it doesn't have to be a 3D symbol.
This allows for drawing the insulation as long as needed (as well as drawing arcs etc) without the pattern stretching, which is what happens if you just place the block and stretch it.
Here is a quick insulation one I created very quickly using a standard insulation cad block from the library, in conjunction with a Distribution Path.
And another using a Marker with Text (just for demo purposes)
New to the forum. Longtime Chief User.
I was looking thru for another topic and found this comment here. I tried your Distribution path for the CAD block and it worked in PLAN view but won't work, or I can't get it to work in any other view. Tried making a CAD detail to put this in and it wouldn't show. It was there, but wouldn't show. The layer it is on was turned on, so not sure why it doesn't show. It also won't make a Distribution path in a Section/ Elevation view either.
Am I missing something? This would be great for the Section views to show the insulation in a larger complicated section view.
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New to the forum. Longtime Chief User.
I was looking thru for another topic and found this comment here. I tried your Distribution path for the CAD block and it worked in PLAN view but
won'twork, or I can't get it to work in any other view. Tried making a CAD detail to put this in and it wouldn't show. It was there, but wouldn't show. The layer it is on was turned on, so not sure why it doesn't show. It also won't make a Distribution path in a Section/ Elevation view either.Am I missing something? This would be great for the Section views to show the insulation in a larger complicated section view.