Wall elevation polyline

[Skip_D]

Hi All,

Not sure if this is possible but thought I'd ask ....

Using an exterior 2D elevation, click on the wall and it outlines the wall with a polyine.  I'd like to be able to convert that polyine to a 'simple CAD' polyine so that I can manipulate it and be able to open a dialogue box that provides area and perimeter information.  As it is, it appears that all the 'handles' on the polyline adjust the wall itself, which Iunderstand why.  It would be great if I could click a box and convert it to a CAD polyine and manipulate it w/out changing the underlying wall.

 

thoughts,

Thanks,

George

X13

[Skip_D]

Signature correct, done, thanks.

[Skip_D]

Eric,

why woudl I do a CAD detail from view?  I just draw the polyline over the camera view and get same result, correct?  Am I missing something?

My question is if it's possible to convert the wall polyline to a CAD polyline in the same manner it can be done if plan view when a room is selected.  If not, perhaps this is a 'Wish List' item.

 

thanks,

George

[Alaskan_Son]

Depending on the situation, one method I use sometimes is to single click either a Wall Material Region or Custom Backsplash and then Convert to Plain Polyline.

[robdyck]

1 hour ago, Alaskan_Son said:

to single click either a Wall Material Region

This function is new to me! Probably because I never use a WMR for an entire wall. Handy tip to know though!

[Joe_Carrick]

1 minute ago, robdyck said:

This function is new to me! Probably because I never use a WMR for an entire wall. Handy tip to know though!

It's kind of simple.  to get the WMR for the entire wall you just click anyplace on the wall.