EconBlueprints Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Can a CAD line be broken into segments, and then each segment assigned a different layer and properties. When I do an elevation view I send it to a Cad View so I can show the elevation with a a grade line. I want the lines below the grade line to be dashed, indicating they are below grade. So If the vertical lines representing the foundation walls can be broken at the grade line, then I could assign a dashed line to the portion below the grade line and leave the line above the grade line solid. Or, is there another way to show the below grade lines as dashed in an elevation view. Thanks, Lane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscussel Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Lane, I use a "Retangular Polyline" with the fill set to "angle Hatch", spacing 6", line weight 50, color white and "transparent pattern background" checked. Been using this method for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge_Runner Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 I do the same as Jon; works great to do what you want to do. I use a line weight of 75 but that is person preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermot Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Quote Can a CAD line be broken into segments, and then each segment assigned a different layer and properties. Yes, depending on the type of line or polyline you are working with. Simple lines and polylines can be split apart but the more complex ones can't (like the ones that represent 3D objects). You can split any line into two segments using the "Break Line" tool that appears on the edit toolbar or right-click menu. When you click on this tool, you might also notice that your edit toolbar changed giving you some new options. The "Complete Break" tool will allow you to split the line into separate pieces that can have different properties. You can also select any line within a polyline and use the "Disconnect Selected Edge" tool to separate it from the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_Morrison Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 This technique with the white diagonal fill has been around for awhile.... http://www.chieftalk.com/showthread.php?26332-Foundations-below-grade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EconBlueprints Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey_martin Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 FWIW you can do this with a Anno/Layer set and not have to deal with CAD boxes. My Walls, Foundation layer are set to gray and dashed....done when I send it to layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 1 hour ago, joey_martin said: FWIW you can do this with a Anno/Layer set and not have to deal with CAD boxes. My Walls, Foundation layer are set to gray and dashed....done when I send it to layout. It seems a downside to this method is if the top off the foundation walls are higher than grade , not an uncommon situation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkwest Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Dan Bauman has a good video on this topic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscussel Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Scott, You can draw cad lines over the exposed areas. Don't know if this is quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey_martin Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 The clean-up is minimal and easy enough to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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