I prefer to have a separate plan for each building then create a 3D symbol of each building and store in the library
then create a site plan with the terrain and roads and sidewalks and then place each building symbol in the site plan
as has been noted if the building needs changes then a new symbol has to be created and the placed in the site plan
I'm seeking an easy way to place the new symbol in its proper location
I'm trying to use a "placement
Michael:
thanks so very much for the refresher on setting materials and transparency
I now have the "placement block" set to transparency in plan mode and 3D mode
your tip on using "replace from library" works very nicely
so I suspect the "placement block" may not be needed anymore
open the attached site plan and in 3D mode turn off the "placement block" layer
then select the "Sawmill Symbol" and use "replace from library" and choo